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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare search plan
   • Search and rescue assets and potential assets are identified and recorded in databases
   • Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans
   • Strategies to achieve objectives are identified
   • Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
   • Information management strategies are identified and applied
   • Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people
2. Strategic and tactical objectives are identified, in accordance with search and rescue unit plans
3. Strategies to achieve objectives are identified
4. Hazards are identified, risks assessed and control measures implemented
5. Information management strategies are identified and applied
6. Search and rescue procedures and policies are communicated to personnel, groups and other organisations, in accordance with the needs of those people
7. Apply datum search planning principles
   • Last known and/or most probable position of missing person is established from available data
8. Initial search procedures are implemented, in accordance with search and rescue organisational policies
9. Calculations are made to establish intended track, area or position, in accordance with planned route
10. Time frame for survival of the missing persons is calculated
11. Physical and environmental factors are determined to assist in decision making
12. Search area is calculated consistent with organisational policies and procedures
13. Search pattern and track spacing is determined
14. Probability of detection factor for the missing person is calculated
15. Acceptability of probability of detection factor is evaluated
16. Search area is recalculated or redefined, determined by availability of assets, changing weather conditions and search time available
17. Apply rescueplanning principles
    • Nature of problem and/or distress is determined, in accordance with the available information
18. Rescue resources are identified, mobilised and monitored
19. Operational risks are assessed and minimised
20. Survivor delivery points are identified, in accordance with requirements and capability of the rescue platform
21. Physical, geographic and medical factors are considered for rescue and delivery, in accordance with situational requirements
22. Time factors are considered, in accordance with situational requirements
23. Chosen solution is evaluated and reported against determined criteria
24. Evaluate operational direction
    • Search and rescue plan is implemented and amended as dictated by the requirements of the situation
25. Process of continual evaluation is applied
26. Contingency planning is conducted, in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
27. Regular briefings and debriefings are conducted with relevant personnel

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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