SEARCH AND RESCUE

Objectives and Learning Outcomes

It is intended that at the end of the course participants shall be able to:

• Implement initial search procedures as a prelude to formal SAR planning.
• Instigate in flight emergency procedures as a prelude to formal SAR planning.
• Apply the principles of terrestrial SAR planning both as an individual and a member of a team.
• Allocate aircraft and other resources to calculated search area in a systematic manner.
• Coordinate with other SAR authorities.
• Act as a SAR mission coordinator or member of an RCC team whenever required.

Pre- entry requirements

Good command of English. Language is essential. Nominees are Licensed Air Traffic Controllers, civil or military air crew members with at least 5 years operational experience.

However, officers of other disciplines that have responsibility for either civil or military SAR operations may also be nominated.

Subjects and topics covered:

SAR procedures:

• SAR system
• Communication
• Awareness and initial action
• Search planning and evaluation concepts
• Search techniques and operations
• Rescue planning and operations
• Emergency assistance
• Conclusion of SAR operations

SAR Practical:

• SAR Plotting
• SAR Flying
• RCC exercises. 

Navigation:

• Earth, distance and direction
• Maps and Charts
• Basic Navigation plotting
• Time
• Triangle of Velocity
• Air plot and track plot
• Navigation computer

Meteorology: