JP 3-50 National Search and Rescue Manual Vol I - US Navy

pararescue teams can place medically trained personnel at the distress
scene with a minimum of delay. These teams, qualified for jumping into
both open ocean and inland environment, may be requested through the
AFRCC.
716 Optimum Rescue Plan
A rescue plan may not be necessary for many SAR missions. However,
when one is needed, the SMC, in developing an optimum rescue plan,
should weigh the above considerations and also the type of casualty or
incident, the urgency and magnitude of the situation, the results of an
aerial survey, and the available access routes to the scene and most
suitable RU for each route. The route chosen should take the least en
route time while providing adequate safety and navigational references
for the RU. The SMC determines RU availability, selects specific RUs
for various tasks, and specifies a rescue method for the circumstances,
subject to RU commander approval. Possible need for aerial delivery of
supplies and other supporting equipment or technical advice to SRUs
should be considered. RU efforts are coordinated in rescue missions as
they are in search operations.
717 Attainable Rescue Plan
Having developed an optimum rescue plan, the SMC should then
coordinate with parent agencies having suitable RUs for executing the
plan. If the original conditions of the plan change (e.g., if the
selected RU is not available), the SMC alters the optimum rescue plan to
meet changing conditions. The SMC then informs all participating
agencies of the final plan. Vol. II, Chapter 5, provides a sample
rescue action plan message.
720 DELIVERY PLANNING
The final step in the planning sequence involves the safe transport
and delivery of all survivors and, where possible, their property. The
SMC should select a safe delivery point, such as a hospital, airport, or
safe mooring, and a means of transport.
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