The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, and specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue distressed persons on land or at sea in a permissive environment. Also called SAR. See also combat search and rescue; isolated personnel; joint personnel recovery center; personnel recovery coordination cell. (JP 3-50)
SEARCH AND RESCUE
Meaning of SEARCH AND RESCUE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012