CSAR-eXit: The Future of Air Force Combat Search and Rescue

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Abstract:

This research paper addresses the question of Air Force Combat Search and Rescue CSAR validity in a world dominated by irregular warfare. Following the cancellation of the CSAR-X acquisition program in 2009 the DoD tasked the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency JPRA to study whether Air Force CSAR represented a single servicesingle mission capability that could be replaced by similarduplicate capabilities found in other services. The author studied the question by researching joint publications, DoD Directives and sister service documents on personnel recovery. He then discusses the Air Forces CSAR doctrine and TTPs using some historical examples to illustrate the unique capabilities found in the Air Force. Finally, he details why the Air Forces capabilities are so important to recovering isolated, missing, detained or captured personnel. Concluding remarks urge the DoD to maintain the current joint PR structure with no changes. In order for Air Force CSAR to remain a viable combat capability into the future, CSAR-X should be fielded as soon as possible to replace the aging fleet of HH-60G Pavehawk helicopters.

Author(s):
Divittorio, Ernesto M.
Author Organization(s):
AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE, AIR UNIVERSITY Maxwell Air Force Base United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD1018553
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1.2.4_Doctrine; JCA_8.2_Shape
Modernization Areas:
Cyber
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
search and rescue, helicopters, Air Force operations, Flight crews, air force personnel
Keyword(s):
personnel recovery, csar x(Combat Search and Rescue X)
Report Date:
2010 Apr 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 19