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

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<strong>and</strong> development <strong>and</strong> advances in search theory. It was designed to serve<br />

as both a training <strong>and</strong> operational tool for civil SAR operations.<br />

a. SAR planning is both an art <strong>and</strong> a science, relying greatly on<br />

the creativity <strong>and</strong> experience of the personnel involved. Because of the<br />

many variables encountered during SAR operations <strong>and</strong> the individuality<br />

of each SAR case, the guidance provided in this <strong>Manual</strong> must be tempered<br />

with sound judgement, having due regard for the individual situation.<br />

Nothing in this <strong>Manual</strong> should be construed as relieving SAR personnel of<br />

the need for initiative <strong>and</strong> sound judgement. Therefore, few actions or<br />

procedures discussed in this <strong>Manual</strong> are m<strong>and</strong>atory. Use of the words<br />

"must" or "shall" only distinguish those actions or procedures normally<br />

considered m<strong>and</strong>atory from those that are discretionary.<br />

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