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

commander and the Department of State. The immigration and
customs authorities are to be kept advised of the situation
and where overflight of United States land areas will occur.
3. Except in cases of distress or as provided for by prior
agreements, no foreign vessel may undertake salvage of any
vessel or aircraft in United States territory or territorial
sea unless an application completely describing the operation
has been approved by the Commissioner of the Customs. (46 USC
316, 19 CFR 4.97)
4. Unless otherwise specified in international agreements, an
aircraft entering the United States or its territorial sea
will make an entry report to the nearest customs officer,
stating the character, quantity, destination, and use to be
made of the aircraft. The report should be made prior to
entry, or as soon thereafter as possible, but not later than
10 days after entry. If practicable, the aircraft will be
removed under customs supervision. In any other case, as soon
as possible after removal a report will be made to the customs
officer to whom the arrival was reported, stating the
character, quantity, and circumstances of the removal. The
entry reports are required of the person in charge of sending
the aircraft from the foreign country, or by the person for
whom it was brought into the United States. Removal reports
are required of the person in charge of removal. The reports
may be made by the RCC on behalf of both parties.
D. Landing of Foreign Units. When it becomes necessary for
foreign units to land in the United States for SAR, the RCC notifies
interested authorities, such as the Bureau of Customs, Immigration and
Naturalization Service, Public Health Service, and Department of
Agriculture, and ask that they make necessary arrangements.
1230 BODY SEARCHES
While the military services have no legal responsibility to search
for bodies, humanitarian interest may permit such a search. The
decision to assist local agencies rests with the commanding officer
having operational control. Assistance may be provided when it does not
interfere with the unit's primary mission.
1231 Removal of Human Remains
A. On Land. Human remains may be removed only upon the approval
of a law enforcement officer or coroner. In the absence of a law
enforcement officer or coroner on scene, the SMC should obtain
clearance, usually through the law enforcement authority in the area,
and relay it to the SRU on scene.
B. At Sea. Remains may be recovered when possible and preserved
for delivery ashore. Upon arrival ashore, the SRU or vessel should
contact local law enforcement officials for disposition of the remains.