1. USNORTHCOM Joint Personnel Recovery Center (JPRC)
Mr. Anthony Cornett
AFNORTH
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
(AFRCC)
Lt Col Robert L. Russell IV

2. This brief is UNCLASSIFIED

3. Overview
Who We Are
What We Do
How We Do It
Assets

4. NORTHCOM NC Staff (ADM Winnefeld) 1 AF / JFACC / CFACC (Maj Gen Dean)
National
SAR School
(Yorktown, VA)
Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center
(Lt Col Tomko)
Rescue
Coordination Center
(Tyndall AFB, FL)
Joint Personnel Recovery Center
(O-5, TBD)
1 AF / JFACC / CFACC
(Maj Gen Dean)
601st Air & Space
Operations Center
(Col Spear)
NORTHCOM
(ADM Winnefeld)

5. JPRC / AFRCC Distinctions
Joint Personnel Recovery Center (JPRC)
Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)
Personnel Recovery (PR) / Catastrophic Incident Search and Rescue (CISAR) responsibilities in support of the Combatant Commander
PR/CISAR planning and coordination in the NORTHCOM AOR
Joint Manning Document approved for Military and Civilian personnel
National (Day-to-Day) routine to Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) civil search and rescue (SAR) in support of US treaty obligations
24/7 Coordination Center within the Airspace Operations Center
Civil SAR (routine to MRO) support in lower 48 contiguous states (CONUS)
Two organizations conducting two distinct missions in the NORTHCOM Area of Responsibility.

6. Civil SAR is a global System
SAR System
Civil SAR is a global System
IMO SAR
Convention
(1979)
ICAO Convention
(1944)
Intl Aeronautical & Maritime
SAR Manual (IAMSAR)
U.S. National
SAR Plan
U.S. Nat’l SAR Supplement
(NSS) to the IAMSAR Manual
USCG RCCs
USAF RCC

7. US Civil SAR System “The Olive”
Routine SAR is considered day-to-day operations performed by federal agencies—Dept of Homeland Security/ FEMA, USCG, DOI/ NPS and DOD
AFRCC
Mass Rescue Operations (MROs) are infrequent operations that require the rescue of large numbers of people
They are not considered “routine” SAR, but do not meet the threshold of a catastrophic incident (i.e. airline plane crash)
A Catastrophic Incident SAR (CISAR) is any natural or manmade incident, including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption, severely effecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy or govt functions.
CISAR is qualified when the response is associated with a presidential declaration and ESF-9 is established.
J PRC
No line between “routine” SAR and MROs: unique to each agency, circumstance, and type of SAR (land, aeronautical, maritime, etc.).
Black line surrounds Catastrophic Incident SAR. Presidential declaration and ESF-9 established is required.
Closer to center: lower probability/larger response

8. AFRCC Charter
Responsible for federal inland commercial, military, and interstate aeronautical SAR in contiguous U.S.
Searching for missing/overdue aircraft
Coordinating all inland beacon searches
Assisting states with their search and rescue missions
Validate requests / broker federal assistance
Save life, limb, eyesight, or prevent undue suffering
“Ask, not task” - no tasking authority
Considerations for use of DoD assets
Not-to-interfere with military mission
Posse Comitatus Act: military cannot enforce law 2

9. AFRCC Civil SAR AFRCC coordinates Federal SAR services in CONUS
Federal (NPS, Coast Guard RCCs)
States (CONUS only)
International (Canada and Mexico)
Local, state, tribal SAR organizations are the first responders to day-to-day SAR events within the U.S.
Designated State SAR Coordinators will request Federal SAR assistance
When overwhelmed
Require specialized capability
AFRCC coordinates all federal assistance
Military
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)

10. US SAR Authority National Search and Rescue Plan (2007)
Coordinate SAR in U.S. to meet domestic needs and international commitments
Integrate available civil SAR resources into a cooperative network
Recognize lead federal agencies … and describe civil SAR responsibilities
National Search and Rescue Supplement (2000)
Provides guidance NSP implementation
Designed to serve as both a training & operational tool for civil SAR operations

11. SAR Agreements
All 48 State Authorities (Governors) have detailed SAR agreements
Land civil SAR services may include aeronautical civil SAR operations
Participant’s involvement in such operations may be governed by agreements between SAR coordinators and various state and local authorities
Participants which develop any agreement concerning civil SAR shall ensure that such efforts are coordinated with other interested Participants
Any such international agreement may not be signed or otherwise concluded without prior consultation with the Secretary of State (refer to Title 1 USC 112b)
All 48 Contiguous state Governors have retained the right to execute SAR within their state. Each state has a SAR agreement with the AFRCC

12. SAR Responsibilities Legal Agreement between SAR Coordinator &
MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
1AF/CC
AND
STATE
GOVERNORS
UNDERSTANDING
AFRCC/CC
SAR AGENCY
Legal Agreement between SAR Coordinator &
each State Governor
Operational document between AFRCC & each State SAR agency
(Dictates day-to-day CONUS SAR Operations)

13. US Civil SAR System “The Olive”
Routine SAR is considered day-to-day operations performed by federal agencies—Dept of Homeland Security/ FEMA, USCG, DOI/ NPS and DOD
AFRCC
Mass Rescue Operations (MROs) are infrequent operations that require the rescue of large numbers of people
They are not considered “routine” SAR, but do not meet the threshold of a catastrophic incident (i.e. airline plane crash)
A Catastrophic Incident SAR (CISAR) is any natural or manmade incident, including terrorism, that results in extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption, severely effecting the population, infrastructure, environment, economy or govt functions.
CISAR is qualified when the response is associated with a presidential declaration and ESF-9 is established.
J PRC
No line between “routine” SAR and MROs: unique to each agency, circumstance, and type of SAR (land, aeronautical, maritime, etc.).
Black line surrounds Catastrophic Incident SAR. Presidential declaration and ESF-9 established is required.
Closer to center: lower probability/larger response

14. FEMA Regions JPRC Personnel will tasked to FEMA/ DCO Regions
Build interpersonal relationships
Continuity w/ DCO/E, State ESF-9 Coords, SAR Coords, EPLOs, etc.
Region Focus – High Probability Regions
Hurricane: IV, III, VI, V, II, I
Wildland Fires: VIII, IV, IX, II, X
Floods: VIII, X, V, I, II, III, IX, VII
Earthquakes: X, IX, VIII, II, IV, V, VI, VII
Volcanoes: X
Cross Border SAR: VI, IX, X, VIII, V, I, II
Ice Storms: VII, VI, IV, II

15. CISAR FACTS
SAR starts immediately following any catastrophic event (first hrs)
Trigger CISAR: Presidential “Major Disaster” or “Emergency” Declaration + FEMA activation of ESF-9
NOTE: The incident may start at routine SAR (immediate response), or mass rescue, then escalate to an Catastrophic Incident SAR, or may transition directly to a Catastrophic Incident SAR
State, tribal, local SAR organizations are the first responders to Catastrophic Incident SAR within the U.S.
The affected State has an Operating Incident Command System
States are in charge!
JPRC will coordinate with each state and understand each state’s triggers for federal support prior to a CISAR event via the DCO/E
State SAR Plans should integrate T10 SAR assets
USNORTHCOM’s JPRC will plan & coordinate all Title 10 SAR operations during a Catastrophic Incident SAR through the DCO or Joint Task Force

16. JPRC Response Employment Scenarios
No-Notice Event (Earthquake, Man Made Disaster)
JPRC augmentation based on State’s needs
Notice Event (Hurricane, Flooding)
DCOs expressed access to SAR expertise earlier in the event
Augmenting Title 32 staff represents a key enabling concept
USNORTHCOM Staff/ JPRC LNOs at key nodes to deconflict/ synchronize DOD T10 response
FEMA National Response Coordination Center (NRCC) and Regional Response Coordination Center (RRCC)
Air Component Coordination Element (ACCE)
State Aviation Cell and state interagency coordination group
State defined Command and Control nodes as applicable
Principle Federal Official (PFO)/ Defense Coordination Officer (DCO) location – JTF HQ (if activated)
USCG District HQ/RCC (as appropriate)
Communicate! Collaborate! Respond!

17. Mission Assignment Process JPRC SA Picture
STATE
Mission Assignment (MA)
Mission Assignment (MA)
USNORTHCOM reviews request and submits to JDOMS for staffing and approval
FEMA Req DoD Assistance
By Submitting A Mission Assignment (MA)
DCE Prepares Mission Tasking Orders (MTO) based on the Mission Assignment. DCO Must Approve
State Request Federal Assistance
NC/JPRC SA through entire process to coordinate the flow of DOD assets & not duplicate T14/ T32 efforts.
Combat Search and Rescue
JPRC
JFCOM Order
DEPORD or
EXORD
EXAMPLE
Air Combat Command
ACC Order
Joint Director of
Military Support (JDOMS) receives & staffs with:
- COCOMS
- Services
- Defense Agencies
- JCS Legal Counsel
Joint Staff
Approval
Dep Dir Anti-Terrorism / HD
DJ-3
- Dir of the Joint Staff
Asst Sec Def (HD&ASA)
- Office of General
Counsel
Sec Def Approval
* Execute Order
* Deployment Order
Asset (s) deploys and become OPCON to the DCO, DCE serves as higher HQ C2 staff (OPCON to JTF if deployed)
Supporting Combatant Command tasked to provide the asset (s) needed

18. JPRC Inter-Agency Communication Nexus SYNCHRONIZATION USNORTHCOM FEMA
- JPRC coordinates Active Duty DOD with vital CISAR Nodes
- Maintains/distributes CISAR Situational Awareness
- Advises State SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) & DOD leadership
- coordinate the flow of DOD SAR assets & not duplicate USCG/ National Guard efforts.
USNORTHCOM
FEMA
AFNORTH
ARNORTH
ESF-9
JFO / RRCC / NRCC
INCIDENT COMMANDER
STATE EOC
JPRC
JTF
SMC
DCO
ESF-9
SYNCHRONIZATION
“Unity of Effort”
ACCE
331 AEW
USCG SAR
OTHER SAR
63rd TAB
NGB SAR
STATE SAR
Active Duty DOD
USCG
Other Govt Agencies
National Guard
State

19. First 8-Hours
BOTTOMLINE: Get the right information to the right people at the right time.
Focus on information requirements, not systems
Plan ahead of the crisis
Pre-scripted IRs can be developed and exercised
Time critical information categories and flow:
Who (level of command) needs to get the information…IC, State EOC, JFO, HQs (Tactical/Operational/Strategic)
What information categories are needed?
When is the information needed?
Where is the JOA, the most effected area?
Why is the information important?
Format of information--make it usable to the decision makers, planners, workers, i.e. maps, overhead, GIS, photos

20. SAR ASSETS

21. National SAR School
“To promote standardization and professionalism within the search and rescue community by providing comprehensive SAR training to selected Coast Guard, Air Force and other personnel.” 3

22. National SAR School Courses
Inland Search and Rescue Planning Course (USAF)
12 Annual Classes in regional locations
National SAR system and C2 architecture
Statistical search theory (air and ground searches)
Maritime Search Planning Course (USCG)
Search Coordination and Execution (USCG)
Search and Rescue Supervisor’s Course (USCG)
International Maritime Officer’s Course (USCG)

23. Cell Phone Forensics Tool for missing person or aircraft searches
NHQ CAP cellular analysis expert
Results:
Recent activity (time)
Last Known Position (LKP)
Tower(s)
Range
Sector
GPS (if equipped)

24. Radar Forensics Tool for missing/overdue aircraft searches Sources:
FAA
USAF
NHQ CAP
(volunteer analyst)
Results:
Last Known Position (LKP)
Heading
Altitude
Speed
Maneuvers

25. AIR FORCE SAR ASSETS

26. USAF SAR ASSETS
USAF organizes, trains & equips SAR staffs, fixed & vertical lift airborne assets and ground recovery forces
Air Combat Command (ACC) is the lead command and proponent
Unique composition of ACC rescue squadrons provide Geographical CCDRs a small-footprint package of efficient, full-spectrum capability
Dedicated Airborne Assets:
HH60-G
HC-130P/N
MC-130P/N (ANG only)
Dedicated Ground Assets:
Guardian Angel

27. HC-130 P/N General Characteristics
Primary Function: Air refueling for CSAR helicopters
Speed: 289 miles per hour (464 kilometers per hour) at sea level
Ceiling: 33,000 feet
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 155,000 pounds
Range: Beyond 4,000 miles (3,478 nautical miles)
Crew: Three officers (pilot, co-pilot, navigator) and seven enlisted (flight engineer, airborne communications specialist, two loadmasters and three pararescuemen)
Extends helo range by providing air refueling
Tactical Delivery via Airdrop or Airland PJ teams
Small bundles, zodiac watercraft, or four-wheel drive ATV
Night Vision Goggle – Compatible Interior / Exterior Goggles
Preferred Role: Support-aerial refueling of HH60s, tactical employment of PJs

28. HH-60G PAVE HAWK General Characteristics
Primary Function: CSAR and military operations other than war in day, night or marginal weather conditions
Speed: 184 mph (294.4 kph)
Ceiling: 10,000 feet w/o supplemental oxygen
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,000 pounds (9,900 kilograms)
Range: 445 statute miles; 504 nautical miles (unlimited with air refueling)
Crew: Two pilots, one flight engineer and one gunner
Day/night capable
Night Vision Goggle Lighting
Forward Looking Infrared System
Air Refuel Capable
8000 LBS Capacity Cargo Hook
Hoist (Capable of Lifting 600 lbs. load)
Hover Height of 200 feet
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

29. UH-1N HUEY General Characteristics PAX configuration accommodates 11
Primary Function: Light-lift Utility
MaxSpeed: 149 mph (130 knots)
Cruise Speed: mph ( knots)
Ceiling: 15,000 feet (4,572 meters); 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) for gross weights above 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 10,500 pounds
Range: 300-plus miles
Crew: Pilot with co-pilot and flight engineer, depending upon mission
PAX configuration accommodates 11
MEDEVAC configuration accommodates six litters
Hoist capable
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

30. PARARESCUEMEN (PJ)
Only DOD specialty trained/equipped to conduct conventional/unconventional rescue ops
Emergency medical capabilities
Extract, treat, stabilize & evacuate injured personnel
Trained trauma specialists
Preferred Role: Dedicated Recovery Force

31. ARMY ASSETS

32. USA ASSETS USA is not organized nor assigns SAR as a mission task.
Airborne Assets: (utilized in a SAR like mode)
UH60-Q (MEDEVAC)
Dedicated Ground Assets:
None

33. UH-60A BLACKHAWK General Characteristics Hoist capable
Cruise Speed: 139 knots
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 20,250 pounds
Range: 320 nm
Endurance: 2.3 hrs
Crew: 2 Pilots; 2 crew chiefs
Hoist capable
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

34. UH-60L BLACKHAWK General Characteristics Hoist capable
Cruise Speed: 150 knots
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,000 pounds
Range: 306 nm
Endurance: 2.1 hrs
Crew: 2 Pilots; 2 crew chiefs
Hoist capable
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

35. UH-60Q BLACKHAWK General Characteristics Hoist capable
Cruise Speed: 150 knots
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,000 pounds
Range: 315nm
Endurance: 2.1 hrs
Crew: 2 Pilots; 2 crew chiefs
Hoist capable
Preferred Role: MEDEVAC

36. CH-47 CHINOOK General Characteristics Hoist capable
Cruise Speed: 183 mph
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 22,000 pounds
Range: 2,060 nm
Ceiling: 8,500 ft
Capacity: 30 troops or 24 litters and 2 attendants
Crew: : 3 (pilot, copilot, crew chief/combat commander)
Hoist capable
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

37. NAVY SAR ASSETS

38. USN SAR ASSETS
USN units trained to execute full PR missions, to include:
Over water rescue
Underwater rescue
Over land rescue
Helicopter Direct Rescue
Consists of selected trained crews within squadrons
Capable to insert/extract ground recovery assets
Surface Direct Rescue
Surface ships to recover in open water environment

39. SH-60 SEAHAWK General Characteristics Primary Function: Varies
Speed: 180 knots (max)
Ceiling: 10,000 feet w/o supplemental oxygen
Range: 380 nautical miles
Crew: 3-4 Personnel
Day/night capable
Night Vision Goggle Lighting
Forward Looking Infrared System
8000 LBS Capacity Cargo Hook
Hoist (Capable of Lifting 600 lbs. load)
Hover Height of 200 feet
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

40. HH-60H General Characteristics Primary Function: SAR Day/night capable
Speed: 180 knots (max)
Ceiling: 10,000 feet w/o supplemental oxygen
Range: 380 nautical miles
Crew: 3-4 Personnel
Can Carry up to 8 people
Day/night capable
Night Vision Goggle Lighting
Forward Looking Infrared System
8000 LBS Capacity Cargo Hook
Hoist (Capable of Lifting 600 lbs. load)
Hover Height of 200 feet
Preferred Role: Rescue Vehicle

41. Way Ahead Each State Is Sovereign
Engage State Emergency Management Before an Incident
Develop Trust
Personal Relationships
Assist with Mission Analysis
Assist SAR Plan development & Title 10 forces reception - fill gaps
Help identify potential unfulfilled requirements
Leverage Defense Coordination Officers (DCOs) & State Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLOs)
Establish Lines of Communication with State Guard Leadership
Each State Is Sovereign
(If you been to one state, you’ve been to one state.)
DoD plays a supporting role in the State’s success

42. Questions? Commander – Lt Col Robert Russell(DSN 523-5084)
Director of Operations – Lt Col Jim Dugdale (DSN )
AFRCC Console (24/7 ops for civil SAR/AFNORTH PRCC)
DSN / Comm or

43. Questions?
An HH-60 Pave Hawk assigned to the 331st Air Expeditionary Group at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, sits in the street during operations in Galveston, Texas, after Hurricane Ike, Sept. 13. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. James L. Harper Jr.)