A Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) Role for the CV-22: It's Coming, Get Ready

Abstract

A Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) role for the V-22, particularly for CV-22 squadrons within Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), is imminent. Leaders within the V-22 community should embrace this challenge, recognize training opportunities, and develop the key relationships required for successful CSAR operations. V-22 units are gaining operational capacity in an environment where Joint Force Commanders thirst for Personnel Recovery capability. The Personnel Recovery mission, and particularly CSAR, traditionally falls to Special Operations Air Forces. Air Force Rescue units continue to grow in capability but have limitations. V-22 is uniquely capable of performing the CSAR mission, and will be the best platform available in many future environments where Personal Recovery is required.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA490577

Entities

People

  • John M. Groves

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Birds
  • Employment
  • Flight Crews
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Force Levels
  • Search And Rescue
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tilt Rotor Aircraft
  • United States Central Command
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design