Lt Col Andy Smith N-NC/J35 This Briefing is Classified UNCLASSIFIED USNORTHCOM/J35 Proposed SAR METS Current as of: 29 April 2016

UNCLASSIFIED DODI : CDRUSNORTHCOM designated as SAR Coordinator for 48 contiguous states Dep SECDEF designated SAR Coordinator for region corresponding to Alaska CDRNORTHCOM responsible for providing or arranging for SAR services in the two SRRs CDRUSNORTHCOM serves as DOD lead in the AOR for matters pertaining to planning and operation of Emergency Support Function #9 Background 2

UNCLASSIFIED 3 Discussion USNORTHCOM coordinates SAR on a daily basis USNORTHCOM is expected to coordinate SAR in response to a Catastrophic Incident Search and Rescue SAR is an essential task USNORTHCOM not tracking any SAR related METs in the Defense Readiness Reporting System

UNCLASSIFIED Proposed SAR METS ST X.X.X Establish and provide for Search and Rescue (SAR) Services Description: Synchronize military efforts to prepare for and support the National SAR Plan and provide Defense Support to Civil Authorities Measurements: Does CDRUSNORTHCOM serve as the SAR Coordinator for the two internationally recognized Search and Rescue Regions corresponding to mainland Alaska and the 48 contiguous states (Y/N) Has the CCMD designated a civil SAR expert to provide operational advice to the National Search and Rescue Committee? (Y/N) 4

UNCLASSIFIED Proposed SAR ST X.X.X METS Measurements (cont): Does the CCMD serve as DOD lead for matters pretaining to planning and operations of Emergency Support Function #9 (Y/N) Does the CCMD provide a representative to the DOD Civil SAR Working Group? (Y/N) Has the CCMD created a structure (architecture) within the headquarters and throughout the components to provide or arrange for SAR services for persons in potential or actual distress? (Y/N) Does the CCMD have the capability to plan and execute operations in support of ESF #9 (Y/N) Have SAR requirements been identified? (Y/N) 5

UNCLASSIFIED Proposed SAR ST X.X.X METS Measurements (cont): Have SAR capabilities to satisfy the requirements been identified? (Y/N) Are outstanding requirements, and issues adversely impacting SAR, reported to the CCDR and Joint Staff? (Y/N) 6

UNCLASSIFIED Proposed SAR METS ST X.X.X. Coordinate Civil Support Civil Support Coordinate Civil Search and Rescue Description: Manage Search and Rescue assets assigned, attached, or apportioned, in support of routine and emergency operations. During emergency operations, this task will be provided in direct support of the incident commander or other proper civilian administration. This capability includes planning coordinating, tracking, and supervising all assets supporting search and rescue operations. 7

UNCLASSIFIED Proposed SAR Reporting Requirements Subordinate Units/Components: JPRC, ALCOM, AFNORTH Civil Support Coordinate Civil Search and Rescue Description: Manage Search and Rescue assets assigned, attached, or apportioned, in support of routine and emergency operations. During emergency operations, this task will be provided in direct support of the incident commander or other proper civilian administration. This capability includes planning coordinating, tracking, and supervising all assets supporting search and rescue operations. 8

UNCLASSIFIED Proposed Measures Under Coordinate DSCA, focused on Routine SAR AFRCC and AKRCC will report Under Coordinate Consequence Management, focused on MRO/CISAR/ESF#9 AFRCC, AKRCC and JPRC will report Measures: Establish, staff, equip, and manage the SAR system Provide appropriate legal and funding support Establish the RCC and Rescue Subcenters Provide or arrange for SAR facilities and resources Coordinate SAR training and exercises Promulgate SAR policies and supporting documents 9

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