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

immigration authorities and customs authorities should also be
notified. Unless the military commander or Department of
State objects, the RCC will permit the entry, assign search
areas, and specify any other conditions under which the
operation is to be conducted. If the military commander or
the Department of State does object, the RCC will deny the
entry and advise the nation that any appeal should be made
through diplomatic channels. (Annex 12 to the Convention on
International Civil Aviation, and the International Convention
on Maritime Search and Rescue--1979)
2. When a request or notification from a foreign source indicates
need for expedited entry to United States territory, including
the territorial sea, the RCC should immediately acknowledge
receipt, may specify conditions under which the SAR mission
may be performed, and should proceed as follows:
a. When the position of a casualty is fairly well known,
RCC may request or permit foreign units to proceed to the
vicinity of the casualty to rescue personnel, and to search
the immediate vicinity to locate the casualty or survivors.
The RCC immediately notifies the military commander
responsible for defense of the area and the Department of
State. Where overflight of United States land areas is
involved, the immigration and customs authorities are also
notified.
b. When the position of a casualty is not fairly well
known, an RCC may request or permit nearby foreign units to
assist in an extended search for a missing or overdue unit or
persons, within areas under its direction and control. Before
assigning search areas to these units, the RCC must obtain the
approval of the military
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