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

2. Rations packs - concentrated or canned food, water (should
normally take precedence over food), coffee, sugar, and salt.
3. Signaling equipment - portable radio, pyrotechnics, Very
pistol and cartridges, whistle, signaling mirror, and signal
code card.
4. Coverings - tent, sleeping bag, blanket, water proof clothing,
socks, gloves, poncho, and protective footwear.
5. Fire and lighting materials - waterproof matches, emergency
stove, candles, and flashlights with spare batteries and
bulbs.
6. Other items - can opener, cooking and eating utensils, axe,
rope, writing pad, pencil, soap, paper towels, and a survival
booklet.
E. Supply dropping should be coordinated with ATC. Notify ATC of
the details of the flight as far in advance as possible to avoid delays
in air traffic clearances. For delivery to remote sites, the margin
between endurance and the time required for the mission may not be
great.
752 Rescue by Aircraft
A. Rescue by helicopter. Helicopter rescue may be accomplished by
landing or by hoisting. Landings are made when a suitable site is
available; they are usually necessary at high altitudes because hovering
capabilities are limited there. Hovering and hoisting not only require
more power, but also present a greater risk to the aircraft and
survivor. Helicopter operations close to collapsed parachutes can cause
inflation by rotor downwash and result in survivor injury or parachute
entanglement in the helicopter rotor.
1. An electrical shock hazard exists to individuals being rescued
if they contact an ungrounded helicopter hoist. The hoist
should be first grounded by contact with a vessel, ground, or
water.
2. Caution must be exercised when hoisting from vessels with
flammable/explosive cargo, or in the vicinity of a flammable
spillage. The hoist rig must be grounded clear of the
spillage or tank
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