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

information received over a voice system, and may resolve
disputes about information received. Tapes should be retained
per agency directives.
G. RCC equipment varies, but should include:
1. Charts
a. Large-scale wall charts showing assigned SAR area and
locations of resources listed in the SAR plan, along with a
SAR Facility Status Board or computer file reflecting the
current status of SAR facilities.
b. A SAR Unit Response Chart providing a pictorial view
of time and range capabilities, and limitations, of all
primary SAR aircraft, vessels, boats, and vehicles, and all
medical facilities with helicopter landing areas.
c. Aeronautical charts, pilot charts, bathymetric
charts, operating area and warning area charts, oceanic vessel
track charts, lake survey charts, geological survey charts,
topographical charts, small craft nautical charts, marine
waterway charts, civil defense charts of water reservoirs and
airfields, population density charts, township maps, road
maps, three-dimensional terrain and ocean-bottom charts,
wreckage location charts cross-indexed to the wreckage locator
file, and low-level hazard charts depicting obstacles to lowlevel
flight.
2. Plotting equipment for plotting mission information, bearings,
search areas, SRU assignments, reported leads, and sightings.
Clear plastic on top of plotting tables allows protection of
search planning nomographs and frequently used charts. An
underlit adjustable plotting table allows use of multiple
transparent search overlays, and enhances planning during
extended SAR missions.
3. Rapid information Retrieval/Display for information previously
accumulated. Any system, such as quick reference cards,
computers, or checklists, that reduces time lost by the SMC or
RCC controller should be considered. Rapid-dial telephone
equipment may ease information retrieval and speed operations.
H. RCC information should generally include:
1. Data Files
a. A SAR Facilities Liaison File on primary and
secondary SAR facilities within the SRR, and SAR facilities in
adjacent regions, including locations, operational
capabilities and constraints, SAR and communications
capabilities, specialization, names and positions of key
personnel, and methods of contact.