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SEARCH BRIEFING

1. Objective
    1.1. Number of Survivors/Description/Medical Condition
    1.2. Signaling Devices/Equipment
    1.3. Specialized Aircraft Equipment Required
2. Search Area
3. On Scene Search and Rescue (SAR) Forces/On Scene Commander (OSC)
    3.1. Establish Contact with OSC; if none, accomplish OSC Duties below:
    3.2. Inventory Status: Fuel/Wingman/Assets Available
    3.3. Establish Comm Plan Initial Contact with Survivor: Reassurance/Turn Locator Beacon Off/Etc.
    3.4. Authenticate as Required
    3.5. Relay Info: Pass Location to Appropriate Agency
    3.6. Condition: Injuries/Ability to Move/Any Previous Instructions
    3.7. Signaling Devices (Prep Survivor: Find and Have Ready Devices in Kit/Vest, Radio, Batteries)
    3.8. Verify Survivor’s Position: Confirm Location/SARDOT/GPS/Overflight/ What Can Survivor See?
    3.9. Survivor Actions: Radio Check-In Schedule as Required, Prepare for Pickup (Hoist, air, land)
4. Weather (En Route/On
5. Method of Search (Visual/Electronic)
    5.1. Type of Pattern
    5.2. Altitude/Airspeed
6. Bingo Fuel and Refueling Options
7. Actions Upon Sighting Objective
8. Medical Facilities