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OPNAVINST 3130.

6E
03 MAY 2010

NAVAL SEARCH AND RESCUE


STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM
OPNAVINST 3130.6E
03 MAY 2010

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OPNAVINST 3130.6E
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MAY 0 a 2010
OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3130 . 6E

From: Chief of Naval Operations

SUbj: NAVAL SEARCH AND RESCUE STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM

Ref: See appendix A

1. Purpose. To implement standardi zation in naval search and


rescue (SAR) policies, procedures, training and evaluation
programs. This is a complete revision and should be reviewed in
its entirety.

2. Cance llation. OPNAVINST 3130.60 . The following forms are


also cancelled: OPNAV 3130/8, OPNAV 3130/10, OPNAV 3130/11,and
OPNAV 3130/14.

3. Background. The Department of the Navy (DON) maintains a SAR


capability for its own forces and in support of reference (a) .
This capability is an inherent responsibility of all operating
forces. The complexity of modern fleet operations has increased
the requirement for the training and standardization of commands
assigned SAR missions as primary and collateral duties . The
variety of possible SAR platforms and divergence of associated
equipment listed by the operating forces necessitates that
standard traini ng, rescue equipment, and procedures are
coordinated among the operating force shore establishment s and
allied nations .

4. Records Management. Records created by this instruction,


regardless of media, will be managed in accordance with Secretary
of the Navy (SECNAV) Manual (M-)S210 . 1 of November 2007 .

5. Reports Control and Forms

a. Reports required by this instruction are exempt from


reports control by SECNAV M-5214.1 of December 2005.

b. See appendix B for list of applicable forms .

/D.'~---
Rear Admiral, U. S. Navy
Director Air Warfare
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Distribution:
Electronic only, via Department of the Navy Issuances Web site
http://doni.daps.dla.mil/

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter Title Page

1 Scope, General, Definitions,


Responsibilities, and Waivers 1-1

2 SAR Conference Procedures 2-1

3 SAR Advisory Board Procedures 3-1

4 Aviation Unit SAR Policies and Evaluation


Procedures 4-1

5 Helicopter High Altitude Training


Requirements 5-1

6 SAR Training and Evaluation Requirements


for Pilots 6-1

7 Chief of Naval Operations Rescue Swimmer


Mission Statement and Training, Proficiency
and Evaluation Requirements 7-1

8 Naval Search and Rescue Medical Technician


Mission Statement and Training, Proficiency
and Evaluation Requirements 8-1

9 Naval Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen


Mission Statement and Training, Proficiency
and Evaluation Requirements 9-1

10 Aviation NATOPS Records Maintenance


Requirements 10-1

11 Surface Unit SAR Policies and Evaluation


Procedures 11-1

12 Naval Surface Rescue Swimmer Mission


Statement and Training, Proficiency
and Evaluation Requirements 12-1

13 SAR Fitness Test (SFT) Requirements 13-1

14 Pool Training Requirements 14-1

15 CNO SAR Model Manager SAR Excellence Award 15-1

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APPENDIX A References A-1

APPENDIX B Forms B-1

APPENDIX C Emergency Flow Chart/Check List C-1

ii Enclosure (1)
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CHAPTER 1

SCOPE, GENERAL, DEFINITIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND WAIVERS

1. Scope. This instruction applies to all DON units and


activities capable of conducting search and/or rescue operations
and all units and activities capable of supporting such
operations.

2. General

a. Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE (HSC-3) is


designated as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) SAR model
manager, and is responsible for promoting policy and
standardization in SAR training, equipment, manuals and
procedures for all rescue capable units and associated medical
personnel.

b. The CNO SAR model manager (HSC-3) remains under the


operational and administrative control of Commander, Naval Air
Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR), U.S. Pacific Fleet, but is authorized
direct liaison with CNO Maritime Surveillance Aircraft and other
agencies in all SAR related matters.

c. References (a) through (d) establish basic SAR


procedures, policies and equipment. CNO SAR Conference and SAR
Advisory Board (SAB) procedures are established in chapters 2 and
3. Chapters 4 and 11 outline aviation and surface unit SAR
policies and evaluation procedures. Chapter 5 addresses the high
altitude training course requirement. Chapters 6 through 15
address SAR training and evaluation requirements for pilots,
rescue air crewmen, rescue crewchiefs, surface rescue swimmers
(SRS) and rescue boat crews/forecastle deck crews. Chapter 13
outlines SAR Fitness Test (SFT) requirements. Chapter 15 gives
guidance on SAR Excellence Award inputs. OPNAV 3130/17 Change
Recommendation Form is the change recommendation form for this
instruction.

3. Definitions

a. CNO SAR Sponsor. The SAR Standardization Program shall


be under the sponsorship of Director, Air Warfare (N88).
Director, Surface Warfare (N86) should be consulted on all SAR
issues related to surface units.

b. Rescue Capable Helicopters. All naval helicopters are


capable of performing search and/or communications assistance

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during a SAR. With the exception of the AH-1 Cobra, all


helicopters are potentially capable of landing to recover victims
or can deploy a raft to assist an overwater rescue. Only those
helicopters configured with a personnel rescue hoist will be
considered overwater recovery capable; of these, only helicopters
equipped with an overwater automatic hover system may be
considered night overwater recovery capable. Helicopters that do
not have an operable night overwater automatic hover system may
be considered night overwater recovery capable in accordance with
type commander (TYCOM)/type wing night vision device training,
qualification and proficiency instructions.

c. Rescue Capable Ships. All classes of surface ships are


considered rescue capable, through the use of deck recovery or
small boat recovery.

d. Rescue Air Crewmen and Rescue Crewchief. Rescue


aircrewmen are defined as naval aircrewmen who are qualified and
designated in accordance with specific helicopter Naval Air
Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS)
manuals and this instruction, to deploy from the helicopter
during a SAR or medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) mission. Examples
are: aviation rescue swimmer, helicopter inland rescue
aircrewman (HIRA) and SAR medical technician (SMT). For the
purpose of clarification in this instruction, rescue crewchiefs
are defined as naval aircrewmen who are qualified and designated
in accordance with NATOPS manuals to operate helicopter systems
and deploy/recover rescue aircrewmen and equipment during a SAR
or MEDEVAC mission. Examples are: crewchief, first aircrewman,
tactical systems operator and sensor operator.

e. SRS. SRSs are defined as personnel assigned rescue


swimmer duties who are qualified and designated in accordance
with this instruction to deploy from ships or small boats during
a SAR mission.

f. Rescue Swimmer School Model Manager (RSSMM). Surface and


aviation rescue swimmer instructor training and category I and II
course curriculums preparation are the responsibility of the
RSSMM. Commanding Officer, Naval Aviation Schools Command is
designated as the RSSMM. The RSSMM is responsible for
identifying audiovisual training needs, conducting the rescue
swimmer instructor course and advising Chief of Naval Education
and Training (CNET) and CNO on training matters related to these
courses. The RSSMM evaluates the rescue swimmer training sites
annually to ensure all safety requirements are met and the
approved curriculum is being taught. The RSSMM chairs the annual

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Rescue Swimmer School (RSS) Curriculum Review Conference and


distributes changes once approved by CNO. The RSSMM shall
provide the CNO SAR model manager a copy of the CNO approved
surface and aviation category I and II curriculums and changes as
they occur.

g. Rappel School Model Manager (RSMM). Basic helicopter


rappel indoctrination training and course curriculum preparation
are the responsibility of the RSMM. Commanding Officer, HSC-3 is
designated as the RSMM. The RSMM is responsible for advising
CNET and CNO on training matters related to this course. The
RSMM evaluates the basic helicopter rappel training sites
annually to ensure all safety requirements are met and the
approved curriculum is being taught. The RSMM chairs the Basic
Helicopter Rappel Indoctrination Course Curriculum Review
Conference and distributes changes once approved by CNO. The
RSMM shall provide the CNO SAR model manager a copy of the CNO
approved curriculum and changes as they occur.

h. SAR Evaluation

(1) Deployable Aviation Units. Defined as an aviation


unit with a sea Unit Identification Code (UIC). The TYCOM SAR
evaluator shall conduct an evaluation of SAR training and
readiness of aviation units with assigned helicopters per
chapters 4 through 10 every 12 months. Evaluations expire on the
last day of the twelveth month. At immediate superior in command
(ISIC) discretion, the unit evaluation may be extended up to 6
months. Reporting requirements are outlined in chapter 4.
Commands receiving a grade of "Off Track" for the overall
evaluation may continue to conduct SAR operations at ISIC’s
discretion.

(2) Surface Units. The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall conduct


an evaluation of surface ship's rescue boat crew/forecastle deck
crew and SRS. The evaluation shall be administered once per
inter-deployment cycle, not to exceed 24 months in accordance
with chapters 11 and 12. If SAR certification expires during
ship’s overhaul, the ship shall request the TYCOM SAR evaluation
team to conduct a full SAR certification prior to sea trials.
Crew certification for pre-commissioned units will include a SAR
certification by the TYCOM SAR evaluation team. Reporting
requirements are outlined in chapter 11. Evaluations expire on
the last day of the twenty-fourth month. Evaluation failure will
result in removal of SAR certification.

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(3) Non-deployable Aviation Units. Defined as an


aviation unit without a sea UIC. The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall
conduct an evaluation of the SAR training and readiness status of
these units. The evaluation will be conducted per the relevant
portions of the aviation unit evaluation requirements contained
within this instruction. Evaluation cycle shall be every 12
months. Evaluations expire on the last day of the twelveth
month. Reporting requirements are outlined in chapter 4.
Commands receiving a grade of "Off Track" for the overall
evaluation may continue to conduct SAR operations at ISIC’s
discretion.

(4) Training Units. The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall conduct


an evaluation of SAR training of aviation/SRSs and SMTs assigned
to instructor billets in commands that do not maintain a rescue
capable platform. The evaluation will be conducted in accordance
with the relevant portions of both the aviation unit and surface
unit requirements contained within this instruction. Evaluation
cycle shall be every 12 months. At ISIC’s discretion, the unit
evaluation may be extended from 12 to 24 months (not to exceed 24
months). Evaluations expire on the last day of the twenty-fourth
month. Reporting requirements are outlined in chapters 4 and 11.

i. SAR Certification. Satisfactory completion of a SAR


evaluation grants certification to conduct SAR operations and
associated operations requiring SAR capabilities.

4. Responsibilities

a. CNO SAR Sponsor. The CNO SAR sponsor will coordinate


plans, policies and guidance through all affected elements of the
CNO staffs, convene/sponsor the CNO SAR Conference and sign out
SAR Conference action items.

b. Fleet Commanders. Exercise SAR units and SAR command and


control organizations in fleet and joint exercises.

c. SAR Conference Executive Committee. The SAR Conference


Executive Committee is composed of representatives from those
commands listed in chapter 2. At the CNO SAR conference, the
executive committee will review action items and recommendations,
assign action items to cognizant organizations, and prioritize
the most critical items. Command representatives within the
executive committee shall have the authority to speak and vote
for their command on action items and recommendations.

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d. TYCOM

(1) Applicable TYCOMs shall designate SAR evaluation units


within their commands to train, evaluate and assist individual
commands in developing and implementing SAR programs. Established
TYCOM SAR evaluation units may be used to evaluate the units of
other TYCOM’s through letters of agreement. The evaluation units
shall be staffed as follows:

(a) Air Activities. The officer evaluator shall be a


designated helicopter aircraft commander (HAC) with an extensive
background in SAR operations and a graduate of the Aviation SAR
Officer Course (E-2G-2001 or D-2D-2001). At least one officer
evaluator on each TYCOM evaluation team shall be a graduate of
National SAR School, Yorktown, VA, in order to act as a subject
matter expert and liaison with civilian and other governmental
SAR agencies. The enlisted evaluator shall be a highly
experienced individual with a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC)
7815, and current rescue swimmer/HIRA/direct deployment
qualifications. The SMT evaluator shall be a highly experienced
individual with an NEC 8401 and a current SMT/HIRA qualification.
SAR evaluations shall be conducted per this instruction and TYCOM
instructions/requirements. Evaluation team members shall
maintain all applicable qualification and proficiency
requirements of this instruction.

(b) Surface Activities. The evaluation team will


include members who are thoroughly familiar with all facets of
surface SAR procedures. The team will include, but will not be
limited to, one E-7 or above and an enlisted evaluator. The
enlisted evaluator shall be a highly experienced individual with
an NEC 0170 and current SRS qualification. Aviation rescue
swimmers NEC 7815 that have met the SRS qualification and
evaluation requirements as certified by CNO surface SAR model
manager or designated representative, may serve on the TYCOM
evaluation team, when NEC 0170 swimmers are not available. SAR
evaluations shall be conducted per this instruction and TYCOM
instructions/ requirements. Evaluation team members shall
maintain all applicable qualification and proficiency
requirements of this instruction.

(2) TYCOMS unable to designate their own SAR evaluation


unit are to request, through letter of agreement, SAR evaluations
by established SAR evaluation units. This letter of agreement
shall include funding arrangements and the desired routing of the
final report.

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e. Naval Air Systems Command/Naval Sea Systems Command/


Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED) Units. Shall keep the CNO
SAR model manager abreast of developments related to SAR
equipment, and make prototype or existing SAR/life support
equipment available to the CNO SAR model manager for operational
test and evaluation for SAR compatibility.

f. CNO SAR Model Manager. Shall be responsible for the


establishment of SAR policy and the promotion of standardization
in training, equipment and procedures; manage all changes to the
Navy SAR training lectures (compact disk read only memory (CD
ROM)) and SAR model manager Web site; review and maintain all SAR
reports and surface SAR related situation reports (SITREPS);
review all SAR evaluation reports to ensure Navy-wide SAR
standardization; conduct the CNO SAR Conference per chapter 2;
conduct the SAB per chapter 3; coordinate the completion of
conference generated action items; conduct an annual evaluation
of all TYCOM SAR evaluation units to ensure standardization and
compliance with this instruction; and be responsible for keeping
the CNO SAR Sponsor and affected elements of the CNO staff
abreast of all SAR related matters.

g. Commanding Officers of Individual Units. The commanding


officer shall comply with proficiency requirements set forth in
this instruction and review SAR capabilities and operations on an
annual basis.

h. Command SAR Officer. The unit SAR officer shall be a


graduate of a naval SAR officer course and be designated in
writing by the commanding officer; be responsible for maintaining
an operational SAR capability through training, qualification and
proficiency requirements in accordance with criteria set forth in
this instruction; ensure SAR reports (aviation and surface), SAR
SITREPS (surface) and medical SAR report requirements are
completed and submitted per reference (b).

(1) Air Activities SAR Officer. Shall be a designated


HAC and a graduate of the Aviation SAR Officer Course (E-2G-2001
or D-2G-2001). The SAR officer shall ensure SAR training and
proficiency requirements for pilots, rescue aircrewmen and rescue
crewchiefs are maintained and documented; fly a SAR evaluation
flight with the TYCOM SAR evaluator during the unit evaluation;
ensure the command ground and flight training syllabis include
areas specified in chapters 6 through 9 as applicable; ensure all
rescue aircrewmen/rescue crewchiefs complete initial
qualifications as directed by this instruction; ensure all
applicable SAR publications, instructions, directives and SAR

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Grams (SARGRAM) are current and available for all pilots, aircrew
and paraloft personnel; and be familiar with SAR planning and SAR
operational requirements contained in references (a) through (j).

(2) Surface Units SAR Officer. The SAR officer shall be


a graduate of the Surface SAR Officer Course (E-2G-2002); be
responsible for ensuring all training and proficiency
requirements per chapters 11 and 12 are maintained and documented
for rescue swimmers and rescue boat crew/forecastle deck crew; be
familiar with SAR planning and SAR operational requirements
contained in references (a) through (j); ensure that each watch
section has one operation specialist or quartermaster (E-4 or
above) who has attended a recognized SAR planning course; ensure
all SAR related SITREPS per reference (b) are forwarded to SAR
model manager; ensure all applicable SAR publications,
instructions, directives and SARGRAMS are current and available
for rescue swimmers, rescue teams and bridge watch standers.

i. Aviation Standardization Petty Officers

(1) SAR Standardization Petty Officer. Shall be a


graduate of the SAR Petty Officer Course (E-050-0027). Shall be
designated in writing by the commanding officer. Shall be
recommended and evaluated by the TYCOM SAR evaluator. The TYCOM
evaluation shall be per chapter 4. A copy of the OPNAV 3130/1
Rescue Swimmer, SMT, HIRA and Rescue Crewchief Evaluation Report,
shall be filed in the individual's NATOPS training record. Shall
recommend and evaluate an assistant SAR standardization petty
officer(s) for the command. Shall be responsible for the
training and indoctrination of all command rescue swimmers.
Shall ensure an annual evaluation is conducted on each rescue
swimmer assigned to the command. Guidelines for conducting the
rescue swimmer evaluation are contained in chapter 7. Shall
ensure proper documentation of all SAR training and that
proficiency records are maintained on each rescue swimmer per
chapter 10.

(a) In order to maintain SAR currency between TYCOM


unit evaluations, the SAR standardization petty officer shall be
evaluated by a designated assistant SAR standardization petty
officer.

(b) This evaluation is for currency only and has no


effect on the standardization petty officer’s designation.

(2) Assistant SAR Standardization Petty Officer. Shall


be designated in writing by the commanding officer. Shall be

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recommended and annually evaluated by the command SAR


standardization petty officer. A copy of the evaluation shall be
filed in the individual's NATOPS training record. Shall conduct
annual SAR evaluations, when directed by the command SAR
standardization petty officer, on rescue swimmers assigned to the
command.

(a) In order to maintain SAR currency, assistant SAR


standardization petty officers may administer a SAR evaluation to
other assistant petty officers if the command SAR standardization
petty officer is temporary additional duty (TAD), on leave,
deployed, medically down or has transferred prior to the
expiration date.

(b) The annual SAR evaluation is for currency


purposes only and does not change the status of the assistant SAR
Petty Officer’s original designation.

(3) SMT Standardization Petty Officer. Shall be


designated in writing by the commanding officer. Shall be
recommended and evaluated by the TYCOM SMT evaluator. The TYCOM
evaluation shall be per chapter 4. A copy of the OPNAV 3130/1
shall be filed in the individual's NATOPS training record. Shall
recommend and evaluate an assistant SMT standardization petty
officer(s) for the command. Shall be responsible for the
training and indoctrination of all command SMTs. Shall ensure an
annual SAR evaluation is conducted on each SMT assigned to the
command. Guidelines for conducting the SMT evaluation are
contained in chapter 8. Shall ensure proper documentation of all
SMT training and that proficiency records are maintained on each
SMT per chapter 10. Shall ensure command SMTs complete OPNAV
3130/20 SAR Medical Rescue Report, as required as per reference
(b), and forwarded to the command's SAR officer.

(a) In order to maintain SAR currency, assistant SMT


standardization petty officers may administer an SMT evaluation
to other assistant petty officers if the command SMT
standardization petty officer is TAD, on leave, deployed,
medically down or has transferred prior to the expiration date.

(b) The annual SMT evaluation is for currency


purposes only and does not change the status of the assistant SMT
petty officer’s original designation.

(4) Assistant SMT Standardization Petty Officer. Shall


be designated in writing by the commanding officer. Shall be
recommended and annually evaluated by the SMT standardization

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petty officer. A copy of the evaluation shall be filed in the


individual’s NATOPS training record. Shall conduct annual
evaluations, when directed by the SMT standardization petty
officer, on the SMTs assigned to the command.

(a) In order to maintain SAR currency, assistant SMT


standardization petty officers may administer an SMT evaluation
to other assistant petty officers if the command SMT
standardization petty officer is TAD, on leave, deployed,
medically down or has transferred prior to the expiration date.

(b) The annual SMT evaluation is for currency


purposes only and does not change the status of the assistant SMT
petty officer’s original designation.

(5) HIRA Standardization Petty Officer. Shall be a


NATOPS qualified rescue crewchief in the aircraft. Shall have
performed at least 30 rappels from various altitudes and five
short hauls using the hoisting vest and rescue litter. Shall
demonstrate proper aircraft rigging procedures for the rappel and
belay stations. Shall be proficient and designated as a tree
extrication rescue crewmen, if the command maintains a ground
tree extrication rescue capability. Shall be designated in
writing by the commanding officer. Shall be recommended and
evaluated by the TYCOM SAR evaluator. The TYCOM evaluation shall
be per chapter 4. A copy of the OPNAV 3130/1 shall be filed in
the individual's NATOPS training record. Shall recommend and
evaluate an assistant HIRA standardization petty officer for the
command. Shall be responsible for the training and
indoctrination of all command HIRA’s. Shall ensure an annual
evaluation is conducted on each HIRA assigned to the command.
Guidelines for conducting the HIRA evaluation are contained in
chapter 9. Shall ensure proper documentation of all HIRA
training and that proficiency records are maintained on each HIRA
per chapter 10.

(a) A highly experienced HIRA qualified SMT who is


not a qualified crewchief may be designated HIRA standardization
petty officer if command rescue crewchiefs lack experience or
qualification.

(b) In order to maintain SAR currency between TYCOM


unit evaluations, the HIRA standardization petty officer shall be
evaluated by a designated assistant HIRA standardization petty
officer. This evaluation is for currency only and has no effect
on the standardization petty officer’s designation.

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(6) Assistant HIRA Standardization Petty Officer. Shall


be designated in writing by the commanding officer. Shall be
recommended and annually evaluated by the HIRA standardization
petty officer. A copy of the evaluation shall be filed in the
individual's NATOPS training record. Shall conduct annual HIRA
evaluations, when directed by the HIRA standardization petty
officer, on HIRAs assigned to the command.

(a) In order to maintain SAR currency, assistant HIRA


standardization petty officers may administer a HIRA evaluation
to other assistant petty officers if the command HIRA
standardization petty officer is TAD, on leave, deployed,
medically down or has transferred prior to the expiration date.

(b) The annual HIRA evaluation is for currency


purposes only and does not change the status of the assistant
HIRA petty officer's original designation.

5. Waivers. This instruction issues specific CNO guidance and


policy. Except as otherwise delineated in chapters 7 through 9
and 11, waivers to these provisions shall be requested from the
applicable TYCOM. A copy of the TYCOM approved waiver shall be
sent to the CNO SAR model manager. Waiver requests shall
indicate the purpose and time extension requested. Approved
waivers shall be in writing and documented in appropriate
training records.

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CHAPTER 2

SAR CONFERENCE PROCEDURES

1. General. The effectiveness of the SAR program is largely


dependent upon review and update of SAR manuals, procedures and
equipment to ensure that they reflect current and accurate
information. The formal SAR Conference is the primary means of
carrying out this phase of the program. Procedures set forth in
this chapter are intended to ensure that maximum benefits are
realized from these conferences.

2. Responsibility. The responsibility for scheduling and


convening the SAR Conference rests with the CNO SAR program
administrator. The responsibility for chairing and hosting the
SAR Conference rests with the CNO SAR model manager.

3. Scheduling. SAR conferences will be held every 18 to 24


months. Close coordination with activities that have a SAR
responsibility is essential in scheduling a SAR conference to
avoid conflicting with other conferences.

4. Conference Location. SAR conferences will normally be held


at the CNO SAR model manager’s home station (Naval Air Station
(NAS) North Island, San Diego, CA) unless the CNO SAR program
administrator believes that the interests of SAR would best be
served at another location.

5. Convening Announcement. When the date of the SAR Conference


has been determined, the CNO SAR program administrator shall
originate the convening announcement. Announcement of the SAR
Conference shall be via message, and shall be addressed as a
minimum to all SAR Conference Executive Committee members and the
following: Naval Personnel Command Aviation Warfare Systems
Operator Lead Detailer (PERS-404EC), COMNAVAIRFOR Force Surgeon
(N01H), the SAB members, Naval Inventory Control Point, United
States Army, Naval Safety Center, United States Coast Guard (USCG)
and the United States Air Force. The announcement should precede
the conference convening date by at least 60 days. The body of
the message shall include the date and location of the conference,
a deadline (30 days prior to the conference) for submission of
action items to the SAR model manager, instructions for billeting
arrangements, and a request for TYCOMs to inform their units of
the conference and call for agenda items.

6. Conference Agenda. Items shall be forwarded to arrive at the


CNO SAR model manager no later than 30 days prior to the

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convening date. Agenda items received after the deadline shall


be retained by the CNO SAR model manager until the conference and
submitted to the conference at the discretion of the CNO SAR
model manager and the CNO SAR program administrator.

7. SAR Conference Executive Committee. Shall be composed of


representatives from CNO; Commandant of the Marine Corps;
Commander, Fleet Forces Command; Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet;
Commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces
Europe; Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command; Commander,
U.S. Naval Forces Central Command; CNET; Chief of Naval Reserve;
Commander, Naval Air Systems Command; Chief of Naval Air
Training; COMNAVAIRFOR; Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic
Fleet; Commander, Naval Surface Forces; Commander, U.S. Pacific
Command; Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet;
Commander, Naval Reserve Forces Command; and Commander, Military
Sealift Command.

8. Conduct of a SAR Conference. The CNO SAR model manager shall


provide a schedule of events and list of agenda items to the
attendees and shall act as the chair of the conference.
Discussions should be relatively informal; however, the chair
shall exercise the authority to discontinue a discussion when it
is no longer profitable and call for a vote, defer the agenda item
pending receipt of additional information or refer it to a
committee for further study. Voting membership shall be limited
to the SAR Conference Executive Committee. The CNO SAR program
administrator will determine any voting procedures other than
those specified herein, to include restricting voting rights on
specific subjects of limited scope to only those cognizant
commands. Committees may be appointed to consider specific agenda
items.

9. Reports. The CNO SAR model manager shall prepare an official


record of agenda items discussed and the resulting decisions.
These minutes shall be signed and published by the CNO. Copies
shall be sent to all conference attendees and commands with
assigned action. Those commands with assigned action items will
provide the CNO SAR model manager with points of contact within
30 days after receipt of the minutes and a quarterly progress
update. If a delay in completion of an assigned action item
occurs, the CNO SAR model manager shall be notified.

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CHAPTER 3

SAR ADVISORY BOARD PROCEDURES

1. General. In order to promote continued standardization,


address issues of an immediate nature and keep the fleet advised,
the CNO SAR model manager and staff will meet annually or as
necessary between SAR conferences with representatives from
Headquarters, Marine Corps; BUMED; Navy and Marine Corps TYCOM
SAR evaluation units; helicopter and SRS schools and curriculum
model managers; and helicopter aircrewman rappelling school and
curriculum model manager.

2. Responsibility. The responsibility for scheduling, convening


and chairing the SAB rests with the CNO SAR model manager.

3. SAB Conference Agenda Items. Agenda items shall be submitted


to the CNO SAR model manager no later than 30 days prior to the
convening date. The CNO SAR model manager will prioritize agenda
items and recognize the most immediate concerns at the SAB.

4. Conduct of the SAB. The CNO SAR model manager shall act as
chair of the SAB. The conduct of the SAB shall be in accordance
with the schedule of events disseminated with the agenda items.
A record shall be kept of the agenda items discussed and the
resulting decisions. That record shall be forwarded to the CNO
SAR program administrator for approval and sent to all attendees
and any others the CNO SAR model manager deems appropriate.
Action items not requiring immediate resolution should be
retained with the SAB recommendation for inclusion in the next
CNO SAR Conference. Those items requiring immediate resolution
shall be forwarded to the appropriate command for action with
results/updates to the CNO SAR model manager on a monthly basis.

5. Notification Procedures. In order to meet TAD projections,


CNO SAR model manager is directed to notify all SAB members via
naval message 6 months in advance of projected meetings.

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CHAPTER 4

AVIATION UNIT SAR POLICIES AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. General Policies, Qualifications, Requalification’s and


Procedures. The following are set forth:

a. SAR Mission Crew Requirements for Pilot/Co-pilot. All


pilots and co-pilots assigned to SAR missions (including plane
guard) shall be fully qualified for SAR in accordance with this
instruction and applicable NATOPS flight manuals. The HAC shall
have completed a helicopter pilot initial SAR training syllabus
(seven lectures and one quarterly flight) containing the
requirements outlined in chapter 6, in addition to other
requirements that may be delineated by local instructions. In
order to be night SAR current, the HAC shall have logged 2 night
time hours (aided or unaided) within the last 45 days. All HACs
shall meet the requirements of chapter 6, if applicable, prior to
being scheduled for operational SAR missions.

(1) Aviation Units (Maritime). In addition to


requirements listed above, for night overwater SAR missions, the
HAC shall be current in accordance with NATOPS/local instructions
for automatic approaches to a doppler/coupled hover, and, at a
minimum, have completed two night automatic approaches to a hover
within the last 60 days. Each approach shall be preceded by a
windline rescue pattern, and all applicable NATOPS SAR procedures
shall be completed/simulated during the evolution. Helicopters
assigned to SAR duty or plane guard shall be equipped per
reference (b).

(2) NAS’/Naval Bases. In addition to the above


requirements, the HAC shall have completed the following maneuvers
within 30 days if applicable to aircraft NATOPS:

(a) Four confined area landings (CALs);

(b) Four one-skid/wheel;

(c) Four rappels;

(d) Two hoists; and

(e) Two short-hauls.

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b. Rescue Aircrewman Requirements

(1) Helicopter SAR. Helicopters executing an actual SAR


mission, SAR duty or plane guard shall be adequately manned and
equipped per reference (b) and be prepared to deploy a rescue
aircrewman to assist the survivor(s). The rescue aircrewman
shall be attired per reference (b) and be prepared for immediate
deployment when aircraft is engaged in an actual SAR mission, is
assigned airborne plane guard during shipboard launch and
recovery cycles per reference (e), or assigned primary SAR duty
during rescue swimmer training. The rescue aircrewman/crewchief
shall have completed all helicopter initial SAR training
requirements, and be currently qualified in accordance with this
chapter.

(2) Rescue Aircrewman Deployment. The rescue aircrewman


shall deploy and assist the survivor(s) in all cases unless the
HAC determines that the circumstances will unnecessarily endanger
the rescue aircrewman.

Warning: For inanimate object recovery, the


possibility of hazardous material leakage,
however slight, shall require the recovery crew
to review applicable material safety data sheets
(MSDS) or appropriate safety manuals. Recovery
of any inanimate object posing a major health
risk is strictly prohibited.

(3) Rescue Aircrewman Deployment for Inanimate Objects.


The rescue aircrewman may be deployed for day/visual
meteorological conditions (VMC) recoveries of inanimate objects,
provided such deployment is not prohibited by applicable NATOPS or
local instructions. Night/instrument meteorological conditions
(IMC) deployments for inanimate objects are prohibited unless
deemed an operational necessity.

(4) Open Ocean/Protected Waters Rescue Swimmer Deployment

(a) Night/IMC open ocean rescue swimmer deployment is


permitted only during actual SAR/mission essential evolutions.

(b) Day/VMC open ocean rescue swimmer deployment/


training is permitted for proficiency and qualification. The
aircraft carrier (CV) or parent vessel shall be in close
proximity.

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(c) Day or night/VMC protected waters rescue swimmer


deployment/training is permitted for rescue swimmer proficiency
and qualification.

(d) For the purposes of this instruction, protected


waters are defined as harbors, bays, lakes, large rivers and
beaches with jetties, which provide reasonable protection from
high sea states, high winds and swift moving water. The primary
considerations when choosing a protected water location for rescue
swimmer training shall be the safety and constant visual
accountability of all swimmers in the water during training.
Water depth, reefs, surf zones, riptides, currents and sea
predators should be taken into account prior to conducting
training.

(e) Day or night disentanglement training/evaluation


utilizing a parachute shall only be conducted in a pool
environment.

(f) Safety standards of operations for day/VMC open


ocean and day or night/VMC protected water rescue swimmer
deployment training shall include at a minimum:

1. Safety Boat. A safety boat is defined as a


motor powered boat of sufficient size to safely transport boat
crew, required equipment and all rescue swimmers involved in
training. The minimum required crew and equipment are one
coxswain, one safety assistant, one rescue swimmer attired per
reference (b) for immediate water entry, one complete rescue
litter assembly with floatation, trail line, V-strap, gloves,
lifting slings, chemical lights with straps, one operable two-way
radio and one level “A” medical kit. The safety assistant shall
be adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) qualified,
knowledgeable in first aid and the level “A” medical kit, and
assist the safety boat rescue swimmer with recovery and medical
attention of potential survivors. The safety boat must be on
station and in visual contact with the rescue swimmer(s)
undergoing training. It must be fully manned and equipped, and
in two-way radio communication with the helicopter(s) prior to
commencing aviation water entry training. The safety boat shall
remain on station to provide assistance to rescue swimmers and
intercept surface traffic interference if required. A second
airborne SAR capable helicopter equipped per reference (b), in
two-way communications and visual contact with the rescue
swimmer(s) undergoing training is an acceptable substitute for
the safety boat. The crew of the second airborne SAR helicopter

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shall be fully qualified for SAR per this instruction and the
rescue swimmer shall be attired per reference (b) for immediate
water entry.

2. Sea state of two or less.

3. Ceiling/visibility at least 500 feet/one


nautical mile.

4. Rescue swimmer(s) undergoing training shall


be attired per reference (b).

2. Aviation Unit SAR Evaluation Procedures. Unit SAR evaluations


conducted by the TYCOM SAR evaluation team shall consist of the
following:

a. Pilot Subject Area

(1) Review SAR publications.

(2) Review command SAR plan and SAR standard operating


procedures (SOP).

(3) Review SAR ground and flight training syllabi.

(4) Review pilot ground and flight training records.

(5) Written SAR Tactical Airborne Information Document


(TACAID) open book examination for all command helicopter pilots
as outlined in chapter 6. The commanding officer shall ensure
maximum pilot participation during all testing phases, both
academic and practical. All personnel not on leave, TAD or
deployed shall be tested during the TYCOM evaluation

(6) Evaluation of the SAR officer will consist of a SAR


brief and flight as outlined in chapter 6. The flight shall be
accomplished provided weather or insufficient flight hour funding
does not preclude its completion. The SAR evaluator need not be
pilot qualified in model in order to fly as co-pilot and conduct
the evaluation flight.

b. Rescue Aircrewman/Rescue Crewchief Subject Area. The


commanding officer shall ensure maximum rescue aircrewman/rescue
crewchief participation during all testing phases, both academic
and practical. All aircrew personnel not on leave, TAD or
deployed shall be tested during the TYCOM evaluation.

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(1) Review the command's manning documents.

(2) Review NATOPS training records per chapter 10.

(3) Review rescue aircrewman/rescue crewchief initial


training checklist.

(4) A 40 question closed book examination for each of the


rescue aircrewman qualification subject areas. One examination
for each: rescue swimmers, HIRA and SMTs. Rescue crewchiefs who
are not qualified rescue swimmers or HIRA shall receive an
examination encompassing applicable subject areas.

(5) A practical evaluation demonstrating physical fitness,


rescue procedures and first aid skills.

(6) Evaluate SAR standardization petty officer and crew


during flight evaluation to include deployment/recovery
procedures, equipment usage and rescue/medical procedures.

c. Paraloft Subject Area

(1) Inspect material condition of SAR aviation life


support systems (ALSS) equipment (personal and unit) that is used
during the practical evaluation portion of the unit evaluation.

(2) Inspect material condition and maintenance


documentation of SAR ALSS equipment used during the flight portion
of the unit evaluation.

(3) Review most recent type wing commanders/TYCOM


maintenance program assessment and aviation maintenance inspection
results of the ALSS workcenter.

(4) For all HIRA capable SAR units, TYCOM SAR evaluators
will inspect material condition and maintenance documentation of
all HIRA ALSS equipment maintained by the paraloft.

(5) Review OPNAV 3760/32 NATOPS Flight Personnel Training


and Qualification Jackets for annual documentation of all paraloft
training lectures on the Navy SAR training CD ROM in aircraft SAR
equipment and rescue devices, medical equipment, personal
protective equipment blood borne pathogens, personal rescue
swimmer equipment and rappel equipment (rappel SAR commands only).
Each lecture shall be reviewed once every 12 months and a minimum

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of three lectures shall be completed each quarter. Paraloft


training shall be logged on OPNAV 3130/18 Paraloft Ground Training
Form.

3. Grading Criteria. Each of the above areas will be assigned a


subjective grade (“On Track,” “Requires Attention” or “Off
Track”). At the completion of the evaluation, an overall
subjective grade for the command will be assigned and defined as
follows:

a. On Track. That degree of standardization demonstrated


which exhibits a good knowledge, thorough understanding, and
compliance with applicable instructions, manuals and directives.

b. Requires Attention (RA). That degree of standardization


demonstrated which exhibits knowledge of applicable instructions,
manuals and directives. Compliance of which generally meets
minimum acceptable standards, but may be substandard
occasionally. No re-inspection by the TYCOM SAR evaluation team
is required.

c. Off Track. That degree of standardization demonstrated


which generally fails to meet minimum acceptable criteria per
applicable instructions, manuals and directives. Supervised
instruction is needed until a grade of RA or “On Track” can be
achieved. The grade of “Off Track” assigned to any section
requires re-evaluation of that section after a minimum of 30 days
and no later than 90 days. The grade of “Off Track” assigned to
the overall evaluation requires a complete re-evaluation within
the same 30 to 90 day period. All TAD costs of the associated re-
evaluation shall be borne by the command being evaluated. Any
request by the command for a re-evaluation earlier than 30 days or
later than 90 days must be approved by TYCOM via naval message
traffic.

d. A Grade Other than On Track. May be assigned for poor


pilot or aircrew participation during testing phases (academic or
practical), even with individual scores or squadron averages above
passing. Grading is at the discretion of the senior evaluator,
however, the following discrepancies shall warrant a grade of “Off
Track” being assigned to the overall evaluation:

(1) Any repeat discrepancy of a serious nature that has


gone uncorrected.

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(2) Training documentation lapses for a significant


number of personnel (40 percent or more of the pilots or
aircrewmen) or lapses in required academic or practical training
in excess of 6 months.

(3) Multiple instances of personnel standing ready duty


SAR while in an unqualified or down status. This includes
failure to meet proficiency requirements or training requirements
per this instruction or any applicable TYCOM, type wing commander
or squadron currency requirement. This also applies to
individuals standing SAR duty with expired qualifications.

(4) Any equipment/gear discrepancy that directly impacts


aircrew or survivor safety.

4. Debrief. A debrief shall be held following the evaluation


with the unit commanding officer and other personnel as
appropriate.

5. Evaluation Report. Upon completion of the unit SAR


evaluation, the senior member of the evaluation team shall ensure
the completion and forwarding of the evaluation report to the
unit commanding officer, the CNO SAR model manager, and the
unit’s ISIC.

6. Re-Inspections/Assist Visits. In the event a command receives


an “Off Track” grade or desires an assist visit by the TYCOM
evaluator, all TAD costs of the associated visit shall be borne by
the requesting command. Assist visits shall be requested via
naval message traffic and will not normally be conducted within 4
months of the requesting command's SAR evaluation. The purpose of
an assist visit is to address concerns brought out by unexpected
events, such as the unplanned turnover of SAR or paraloft
leadership. The purpose of the visit is not for the TYCOM
evaluator to fix a neglected program. All findings from an assist
visit will be documented and the results submitted to the
requesting unit's commanding officer.

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CHAPTER 5

HELICOPTER HIGH ALTITUDE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. Purpose. To designate naval inland SAR stations requiring


high altitude training.

2. Effective. 1 January 2009.

3. Background. The need for HAC of mountainous area inland SAR


commands to attend a high altitude training course has developed
as a result of several aviation mishaps in high altitude
environments. As the Army High Altitude Aviation Training School
(HAATS) is not available to Navy H-60 pilots, a suitable
alternative is required.

4. Scope. This instruction applies to NAS, Fallon; Naval Air


Weapons Center, China Lake (VX-31); and NAS, Whidbey Island.

5. General. All HACs stationed at NAS, Fallon; Naval Air


Weapons Center, China Lake (VX-31); and NAS, Whidbey Island SAR
stations shall attend the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center
(NSAWC) Mountain Flying School in Fallon, NV, as part of the
command syllabus prior to being qualified as a SAR mission
commander.

6. Amplification. Those SAR mission commanders who have already


completed HAATS are not required to attend the NSAWC Mountain
Flying School.

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CHAPTER 6

SAR TRAINING AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS

1. General

a. This chapter outlines minimum annual pilot SAR training


requirements for both ground and flight training. Commands shall
prepare a training program that incorporates these requirements
into comprehensive ground and flight training syllabi. The
command SAR officer shall ensure documentation for these
requirements includes dates of completion.

b. Crews assigned SAR missions (including plane guard and


MEDEVACs) shall be fully qualified for SAR per this instruction
and applicable NATOPS flight manuals. In order to be current for
a SAR or MEDEVAC mission, the HAC shall have completed the ground
and flight training syllabi below, and any other requirements
delineated by local instructions.

2. Ground Training. All pilots assigned to a command shall


receive ground training lectures in its entirety a minimum of
once per quarter. The entire ground training syllabus shall be
completed a minimum of once per year by all pilots assigned.
Each lecture must be completed within 12 months from the last day
of the month training was completed. Makeup lectures shall be
sufficiently detailed to allow pilots to review the material and
thereby meet training requirements in the event a lecture is
missed. The following is a description of the minimum required
content for each of the seven lectures:

a. Search Planning

(1) Drift.

(2) Sweep width.

(3) Track spacing.

(4) Coverage factor.

(5) Probability of detection.

(6) Search patterns.

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b. SAR Publications

(1) Joint Publication (JP) 3-50 or reference (a).

(2) Reference (b).

(3) Reference (c), Standardization Agreements (STANAGS)


(NATO), Air Standardization Agreements (West Coast).

(4) Reference (d).

(5) Reference (e).

(6) This instruction, OPNAVINST 3130.6E.

(7) TYCOM SAR instructions (as applicable).

(8) SARGRAMS.

c. SAR Equipment

(1) Aircraft requirements.

(2) Utilization, limitations, maintenance.

(3) Medical kits.

(4) Rappelling, tree climbing equipment (as applicable).

d. SAR Organization, Responsibilities, and Duties

(1) SAR coordinator.

(2) SAR mission coordinator

(3) On-scene commander.

(4) SAR unit.

(5) Command SAR plan (alert/recall procedures


homeguard/detachment).

(6) Local agreements, agencies, contingency plans.

(7) SAR reports.

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e. Local Area Familiarization

(1) Geographic considerations.

(2) Climate considerations.

(3) Available medical facilities.

f. Overland SAR Procedures

(1) Inland probability of detection.

(2) Rescue methods

(a) Landing.

(b) Rescue via one skid/wheel.

(c) Hoisting.

(d) Rappelling (as applicable).

(e) Short haul (as applicable).

(f) Direct deployment (as applicable).

(3) Landing zone evaluation and landing procedures.

(4) Geographic considerations.

g. Rescue Procedures

(1) Factors to be considered prior to swimmer deployment.

(2) Rescue hover position.

(3) Rescue swimmer deployment/recovery.

(a) Day/VMC procedures

(b) Night/IMC procedures

(c) Direct deployment (as applicable)

(4) Rescue equipment deployment/recovery procedures.

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3. Flight Training

a. Frequency and Applicability. All pilots assigned to a


command shall fly a SAR training flight a minimum of once per
quarter (the prosecution of an actual SAR may be documented as
SAR training). Each pilot must complete an annual SAR evaluation
flight, which may be conducted concurrently with the annual
NATOPS check flight and annotated on the NATOPS flight evaluation
report. The flight may be conducted separately from the NATOPS
check by the command SAR officer, NATOPS officer or assistant
NATOPS officer, with documentation signed by the commanding
officer, and placed in the OPNAV 3760/32. The annual flight
required items are identical to quarterly SAR flight required
items. The annual SAR evaluation flight may be counted as the
quarterly SAR flight for the quarter in which it is given. Both
the annual SAR evaluation flight and each quarterly SAR training
flight should be annotated with the appropriate flight purpose
code per reference (e). For example, 1P0 for the quarterly SAR
flight and 2L5 for the annual SAR evaluation flight.

b. High Altitude Flight Training. In accordance with chapter


5.

c. Flight Training Syllabus. The following items in


subparagraphs 3c(1), (2) and (3) may be discussed during the pre-
flight brief and/or performed in the aircraft. Items in
subparagraphs 3c(4), (5) and (6) must be accomplished (per
applicable NATOPS flight manual/local instructions) by each pilot
logging a quarterly SAR training flight/annual SAR evaluation
flight.

(1) SAR Brief

(a) Crew coordination/responsibilities.

(b) Communications.

(c) Mission brief.

(d) Scanning procedures.

(e) Emergency procedures.

(2) Local Area Familiarization. This is intended to be


flown, but may be briefed if course rules, operational constraints
or weather precludes completion.

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(a) Course rules.

(b) Hospital pad recognition.

(c) Landing zone evaluation.

(3) Search Patterns. Per references (a) through (d) and,


as appropriate, to aircraft capabilities and navigation equipment.

(4) Helicopter Approaches

(a) Day/night doppler and/or day visual flight rules


rescue approaches per applicable NATOPS flight manual/local
instructions.

(b) Night low visibility raft deployment pattern.

(5) Swimmer/Crew Deployment/Recovery

(a) Manual approaches/night IMC approaches in


accordance with applicable aircraft NATOPS.

(b) Hoisting.

(c) CAL zones.

(d) One skid pick ups.

(e) Rappelling.

(f) Direct deployment (as applicable).

(6) On Scene Commander Duties

(a) Organization/use of checklists.

(b) Voice procedures.

(c) Traffic control.

(d) Time/asset management.

Note: Full scenario simulated swimmer deployments


are optional dependent on type aircraft, SOP
restrictions and actual training mission
requirements.

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4. Helicopter Pilot SAR Evaluation. One written open book


examination shall be given by the TYCOM SAR evaluation team to
all command helicopter pilots covering use of reference (c).
Minimum score of 3.4 is required to pass. If an individual fails
to attain a passing grade, it is at the discretion of the
commanding officer to determine remediation procedures and
whether the individual is qualified to stand SAR duty. An oral
and flight evaluation shall be given to the command SAR officer
consisting of a simulated SAR mission reviewing standard SAR
briefs and procedures per references (a) through (d), applicable
NATOPS flight manual, and this chapter.

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CHAPTER 7

CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS RESCUE SWIMMER MISSION STATEMENT


AND TRAINING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission Statement. The mission of the naval aviation rescue


swimmer is to execute SAR operations from rotary wing aircraft.
The rescue swimmer shall be physically conditioned to routinely
perform demanding rescues in all operational environments. The
rescue swimmer’s expertise shall provide fleet commanders the
ability to assist Department of Defense (DoD) and civilian
personnel in distress.

Note: the following applies for the remainder of this


chapter:

* Not required if proficiency requirements are current.


** Required for rescue crewchief as defined on page 4 in
the main body of this instruction.

2. Capabilities. The rescue swimmer shall be a volunteer, be in


and maintain proper physical condition, be proficient with rescue
equipment and have the basic first aid, CPR knowledge and skills
necessary to recover, and assist personnel during SAR operations.
The rescue swimmer must be able to function in physiologically
demanding environments at sea or on land during day and night
operations. Initial training requirements for command aviation
rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief designation refers to newly
reporting rescue swimmers/rescue crewchiefs and shall be
completed upon initial reporting to each command. The individual
shall:

a. Be a graduate of the CNO approved category I Aviation


Rescue Swimmer School (Q-050-0600). This requirement is not
applicable to command rescue crewchiefs (as defined in page 3 of
this document).

b. */**Be certified in either the American Red Cross (ARC)


“CPR for the professional rescuer” or American Heart Association
(AHA) Health Care Provider course. Annually demonstrate
proficiency to a qualified CPR instructor and document on OPNAV
3130/3 Rescue Crewman Common Core Ground Training Form. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR instructors as well.
CPR currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR
card.

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c. **Complete initial training checklist. OPNAV 3130/2


Initial Training Checklist shall be used to document completion
of initial requirements. Commands may supplement checklist with
additional lectures and materials pertinent to local mission
requirements. The initial checklist includes the following
requirements:

(1) *Perform 4-day deployments (10’/10 knots or 15’/0


knots) from a helicopter. Deployments should be from a command
type aircraft, two of which shall be rescues of a simulated
survivor. OPNAV 3130/4 Aviation Rescue Swimmer/Hoist Operator
Practical Training Form shall be used to document day deployment
requirements.

(2) *Perform 2-night deployments (hoist) in protected


waters from a helicopter capable of night over water rescue.
Deployments should be from command type aircraft. Both shall be
rescues of a simulated survivor. OPNAV 3130/4 shall be used to
document night deployment requirements.

(a) All direct deployment requirements listed in


paragraph 3 below shall be completed if a command elects direct
deployment as an optional rescue capability. Direct deployment
involves specific equipment for the rescue swimmer and detailed
procedures for the entire helicopter aircrew. A thorough review
of procedures in reference (b), pre-flight brief and strict
aircrew coordination are paramount to a safe and effective
training evolution.

(b) Repeated rapid hoist descents and ascents with


rescue swimmer(s) attached (tea bagging) shall not be continued as
fulfilling night deployment requirements.

(3) */**Complete practical training requirements. OPNAV


3130/4 outlines and shall be used to document practical training
requirements.

Note: Semi-annual proficiency SFTs shall be done


in addition to the annual/TYCOM SFTs. Proficiency
SFTs do not affect the rescues swimmer’s status as
a rescue swimmer and are intended to be used as a
training aid for the SAR standardization petty
officer to assess individual performance prior to
an annual/TYCOM evaluation.

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(4) */**Complete ground training requirements. OPNAV


3130/3 outlines and shall be used to document ground training
requirements.

(5) */**Complete a SAR evaluation by the command SAR


standardization petty officer or assistant. OPNAV 3130/1 shall
be used to document evaluation. Rescue crewchiefs who are not
qualified rescue swimmers shall complete and document an initial
SAR evaluation per subparagraph 5i of this chapter.

Note: Live practice rescue litter operations from


a helicopter shall be completed to the point at
which the simulated survivor is clear of the water
by approximately 10 to 15 feet. Survivor shall then
be lowered and removed prior to recovery of the
litter.

Note: Complete all initial training requirements


prior to designation as a command aviation rescue
swimmer and maritime direct deployment rescue
aircrewman (if applicable). Commanding officer
designation as a command rescue swimmer shall be
completed within 90 days of reporting aboard.

(6) **Complete all initial training requirements


prescribed by this instruction, applicable NATOPS, and local
instructions prior to designation as a command rescue crewchief.

Note: Rescue swimmers reporting to new commands


with a current evaluation and current proficiency
requirements may be designated a command rescue
swimmer by the commanding officer without
completing the command SAR standardization petty
officer rescue swimmer evaluation. However, all
rescue swimmer proficiency and evaluation
requirements shall be maintained and completed on
their due date. Any local supplements to command
initial training checklist shall be completed prior
to designation.

3. Maritime Direct Deployment. If a command elects this mission


capability, the following procedures shall be followed for
initial training and qualification as maritime direct deployment
rescue aircrewman.

a. When setting up a maritime direct deployment program


within a unit, the commanding officer shall designate a command

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direct deployment standardization petty officer who has


successfully graduated from the USCG Advanced Helicopter Rescue
School (AHRS) or has been qualified locally by a graduate of USCG
AHRS. TYCOM evaluators are available to assist with setting up a
program. These assist visits are highly encouraged and should be
scheduled in conjunction with the unit SAR evaluation in order to
maximize the use of time and TAD funds. Once a unit has been
established maritime direct deployment capability, initial
qualifications shall be accomplished during completion of the
unit’s training syllabus and requalifications accomplished during
annual SAR evaluations.

b. Over land and maritime direct deployment recovery


procedures are the same. Maritime commands are authorized
to employ direct deployment procedures when tasked with an
actual rescue scenario outside the maritime environment.
Factors to take into account would be, but not limited to,
imminent loss of life, other recovery methods, and more
capable assets.

c. Maritime direct deployment rescue aircrewman shall be a


currently qualified aviation rescue swimmer and either graduate
from the USCG AHRS or receive initial training at the command (on-
site) from a currently qualified United States Navy (USN)/United
States Marine Corps (USMC)/USCG maritime direct deployment rescue
swimmer who is a graduate of the USCG AHRS.

d. Upon completion of USCG AHRS or on-site training, the


rescue swimmer shall complete and document day and night water
direct deployments from parent command aircraft as specified
below prior to designation as a command maritime direct
deployment aircrewman.

(1) *Perform 2-day water direct deployment rescues of a


simulated survivor from a helicopter. Deployments shall be from
command type aircraft. OPNAV 3130/4 shall be used to document
direct deployment requirements.

(2) *Perform 2-night protected water direct deployment


rescues of a simulated survivor from a helicopter. Deployments
shall be from command type aircraft. OPNAV 3130/4 shall be used
to document direct deployment requirements.

e. The command may request a currently qualified (USN, USMC,


USCG) maritime direct deployment rescue aircrewman who is a
graduate of the USCG AHRS to provide training on site.

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f. Classroom training and familiarization of maritime direct


deployment equipment and procedures. Rescue crewchiefs who will
participate in the flight phase shall attend this training unless
previously trained.

g. In-flight training with command pilots, rescue


crewchiefs, and rescue swimmers under the supervision of the
direct deployment standardization petty officer/instructor. The
instructor may supervise from the aircraft or the water with two-
way radio communications. Each rescue swimmer and rescue
crewchief trainee shall perform three daytime direct deployment
recoveries per reference (b) of a simulated survivor; two using
only the quick strop, and one using the double lift method.
These daytime direct deployment rescues of a simulated survivor
satisfy the initial requirements listed in subparagraph 3d(1)
above. Students are still required to complete initial night
protected water direct deployments listed in subparagraph 3d(2)
prior to designation. The initial night direct deployments are
not required to be supervised by the direct deployment
standardization petty officer/instructor.

h. Documentation of direct deployment training. Training


documentation shall be a USCG AHRS graduation certificate or a
formal memorandum outlining classroom and flight training given
on site. The memorandum shall list the name, rank, and command
of the direct deployment instructor and all students who were
trained. Documentation of training shall be filed in the OPNAV
3760/32 per chapter 10.

4. Refresher Training Requirements for Command Aviation Rescue


Swimmer, Maritime Direct Deployment Rescue Aircrewman, and Rescue
Crewchief Designation

a. Previously qualified rescue swimmers, maritime direct


deployment rescue aircrewmen, and rescue crewchiefs who have not
performed the duties of a rescue swimmer, maritime direct
deployment rescue aircrewman, or rescue crewchief for a period of
2 years or more shall complete the following requirements:

(1) Graduate the CNO approved Category II Rescue Swimmer


Course (Q-050-0604).

(2) **Complete requirements listed in subparagraphs 5a


through 5i of this chapter.

b. Previously qualified rescue swimmers, maritime direct


deployment rescue aircrewman, or rescue crewchiefs who have not

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performed the duties of a rescue swimmer, maritime direct


deployment rescue aircrewman, or rescue crewchief for a period of
less than 2 years shall (**)complete requirements listed in
subparagraphs 5a through 5i of this chapter.

5. Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements for a Command Aviation


Rescue Swimmers, Maritime Direct Deployment Rescue Aircrewmen, and
Rescue Crewchiefs. The individual shall:

a. **Be certified in either the ARC “CPR for the


professional rescuer” or AHA Health Care Provider course.
Annually demonstrate proficiency to a qualified CPR instructor
and document in OPNAV 3130/3. Annual proficiency demonstration
applies to CPR instructors as well. CPR currency shall be
maintained based on expiration date of CPR card.

b. Perform 4-day deployments (10/10 or 15/0) from a


helicopter. Deployments should be from command type aircraft.
Two shall be rescues of a simulated survivor. OPNAV 3130/4 shall
be used to document day deployment requirements.

c. Perform 2-night deployments (hoist) in protected waters


from a helicopter. Deployments should be from command type
aircraft (commands capable of night over water rescue). Both
shall be rescues of a simulated survivor. OPNAV 3130/4 shall be
used to document night deployment requirements.

d. Perform 2-day water direct deployment rescues of a


simulated survivor from a helicopter. Deployments shall be from
command type aircraft. OPNAV 3130/4 shall be used to document
direct deployment requirements.

e. Perform 2-night protected water direct deployment rescues


of a simulated survivor from a helicopter. Deployments shall be
from command type aircraft. OPNAV 3130/4 shall be used to
document direct deployment requirements.

Note: For swimmers qualified in direct deployment, the


day direct deployment requirement can be counted as 2
of their conventional day deployments. However, the
night direct deployment requirement is in addition to
their 2 conventional night deployments for a total of
4-day and 4-night deployments.

f. **Complete ground training requirements. OPNAV 3130/3


outlines and shall be used to document ground training
requirements.

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g. **Complete practical training requirements. OPNAV 3130/4


outlines and shall be used to document practical training
requirements. Hoist operator practical training shall be
conducted in accordance with OPNAV 3130/4. Each event should be
conducted concurrently with the pilot’s 1P0 flight.

h. **Complete a rescue crewchief annual SAR evaluation.


Rescue crewchiefs who are not qualified command rescue swimmers
shall receive an annual SAR evaluation by the command SAR
standardization petty officer or assistant within 30 days of
their annual NATOPS evaluation. The SAR evaluation shall consist
of the requirements listed in subparagraph 5i marked by a double
asterisk (**). OPNAV 3130/1 shall be used to document the rescue
crewchief annual SAR evaluation and placed in the OPNAV 3760/32
per chapter 10.

i. Annually, complete a rescue swimmer evaluation


administered by the command SAR standardization petty officer or
assistant. OPNAV 3130/1 shall be used to document evaluation.
The evaluation shall consist of the following:

Note: Renewal of a current annual evaluation may be


accomplished within 60 days preceding expiration of the
current evaluation and is valid for 12 months from the
last day of the month in which the current evaluation
expires. Otherwise (if evaluation is expired), the
annual evaluation shall expire 12 months from the last
day of the month in which the practical (pool)
evaluation is completed.

(1) **Closed book examination. Required minimum grade of


3.4 to pass examination. Subject matter shall encompass areas
outlined in this instruction, references (b) and (d), and the
naval SAR training lectures (CD ROM) and be comprised of 40
questions. Subject matter for basic first aid procedures will be
derived from the naval SAR training lectures (CD ROM).

(2) Practical evaluation of the following areas:

(a) Lifesaving procedures (approaches, carries,


releases, and escapes).

(b) Parachute disentanglement procedures.

(c) **Rescue equipment and device procedures.

(d) **Rescue hand signals.

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(e) **Mock trauma scenario using first aid, CPR, level


“A” medical kit, moulage kit, rescue litter and blood borne
pathogen prevention procedures. The annual evaluation mock trauma
scenario does not fulfill the mock trauma practical ground
training requirement in OPNAV 3130/4.

(3) **SFT. Rescue swimmers/rescue crewchiefs shall


perform fitness tests as outlined in chapter 13 during initial and
annual command rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief evaluations
administered by the command or assistant SAR standardization petty
officer, and during command SAR evaluations administered by the
TYCOM SAR evaluator. If during the TYCOM SAR evaluation command
rescue swimmers are not available for the SFT, the command SAR
standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the test
within 30 days of the day the TYCOM SAR evaluation team
administered the test. The only exception to this is if the
rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief was on deployment or extended TAD
status during this time. Makeup TYCOM rescue swimmer/rescue
crewchief fitness tests shall be documented in accordance with
chapter 10.

(4) **Verification of CPR currency.

(5) **Verification of day and night direct deployments.

(6) **Verification of practical training requirements.

(7) **Verification of ground training requirements.

Note: Commanding officers may grant a written


waiver to subparagraphs 5b through 5i (with
the exception of OPNAV 3130/3) of this chapter
for deployments, operational commitments, or
aircraft availability/adverse weather.
Waivers shall not exceed 90 days from the
evaluation expiration date or return from
operational commitment. Waivers shall be
filed in OPNAV 3760/32 per chapter 10.

j. Failure to successfully complete the annual SAR evaluation


or pass all SAR fitness requirements outlined in this chapter will
require a re-evaluation within 30 days. The failure shall be
documented on an OPNAV 3130/1 or memorandum for rescue crewchiefs
and filed in the OPNAV 3760/32 per chapter 10. The rescue
swimmer/rescue crewchief shall be considered unqualified to
perform the duties of a rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief until
successful completion of a re-evaluation by the command SAR

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standardization petty officer or assistant. Rescue swimmers or


rescue crewchiefs who fail the re-evaluation and are, therefore,
unable to maintain qualification shall appear before a command
evaluation board (CEB). After consideration of all circumstances,
the board may recommend written removal of the command rescue
swimmer/rescue crewchief designation by the commanding officer.
The board may also recommend a period of remedial training (not
greater than two months) to correct the deficiency followed by an
evaluation by the command SAR standardization petty officer or
assistant. Upon successful completion of the evaluation, the
commanding officer may re-designate the individual as a command
rescue swimmer or rescue crewchief. If the rescue swimmer/rescue
crewchief fails to satisfactory complete the re-evaluation, the
removal of the rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief designation and
applicable NECs shall occur.

Note: Minimum CEB members should include the SAR


officer, flight surgeon, leading chief petty officer
(LCPO), SAR petty officer, and NATOPS petty officer.

k. Any subsequent failures within a period of 2 years shall


require an automatic CEB without the option for a 30-day re-
evaluation. After consideration of all circumstances, a
recommendation shall be made to the commanding officer on further
qualification as rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief, as outlined in
subparagraph 5j of this chapter.

l. If proficiency requirements have expired (without waiver


approval) for a period not exceeding 60 days, the rescue
swimmer/rescue crewchief shall be removed from an operational
status. If all proficiency requirements are completed within 60
days from expiration, the rescue swimmer may be reinstated to an
operational status.

m. If proficiency requirements have expired (without waiver


approval) for a period exceeding 60 days, the rescue
swimmer/rescue crewchief designation shall be removed and the
individual shall appear before a CEB. After consideration of all
circumstances, the board shall recommend one of the courses of
action outlined in previous paragraphs of this chapter for
commanding officer approval.

6. Safety Standards for Practical Training, Evaluations, and


SFT. Safety standards of operation shall include at a minimum:

a. Rescue Swimmer Practical Training/Evaluations. Prior to


commencing training/evaluations, use the emergency flow

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chart/check list in appendix C. The rescue swimmer supervising


the practical training/evaluations shall ensure a level “A”
medical kit and a rescue litter or backboard is on hand, and all
personnel involved are given a verbal safety brief concerning:

(1) Training Time Out (TTO) Procedures. A rescue swimmer


shall call a TTO when there is uncertainty about requirements or
procedures to be performed in the water. A TTO shall be called by
a rescue swimmer supervising training when the rescue swimmer
under training is observed performing procedures incorrectly or
unsafely.

(2) Break/Release Hold Procedures. Any rescue swimmer who


is involved in close contact water training and feels in distress
shall verbally order the other rescue swimmer to “BREAK”. If the
rescue swimmer in distress cannot give verbal instructions, the
swimmer shall pinch the other rescue swimmer in order to “release
hold.” Rescue swimmers who are ordered to “BREAK” or are pinched
shall release the hold immediately and render assistance to the
distressed rescue swimmer as necessary.

(3) Recall Procedures. Recall procedures for medical


personnel in case of emergency.

(4) Safety Observer. Identify a qualified rescue swimmer


as a safety observer. The safety observer shall remain out of the
pool and wear a whistle. Observer shall observe training/
evaluations and initiate procedures to render assistance and
recall medical personnel in case of emergency.

(5) Whistle Blasts. One whistle blast shall require an


individual’s attention. Two whistle blasts shall require all
personnel in the pool to look at the safety observer for
instructions. Multiple whistle blasts shall require all personnel
in the pool to swim to the edge of the pool and exit as soon as
possible.

(6) Safety Swimmer. Identify an additional qualified


rescue swimmer as safety swimmer. The safety swimmer shall be
prepared to render immediate assistance to personnel in the water.

(7) Night Pool Training. Night pool training maybe done


in one of two ways:

(a) Night pool training may be completed during the


day by using rescue swimmer mask configured with four layers of 5
percent window tint. Training evolutions shall be conducted using

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all night IMC SAR procedures for rescue swimmers, equipment, and
hoist operators.

Note: For outdoor pools in bright sunlight,


one more layer of 5 percent tint may be
required for a more realistic night time
simulation.

Note: After a rescue swimmer is dressed out


and sitting on the side of the pool, an eye
acclimation period of 3 to 5 minutes is
required before the swimmer will feel safe and
comfortable with the night time simulation.

(b) The SAR training supervisor shall ensure that the


pool area is set up as follows for night pool training:

1. All exits from the water and from the pool


areas are marked with red chemlights.

2. Pool and pool deck light switches are marked


with a blue chemlights.

3. Phone is marked with a blue chemlight or


flashlight.

4. If a parachute is used, a green chemlight


shall be attached to the apex.

5. All rescue swimmers performing training in the


pool shall wear an activated green chemlight in the mask while in
the water.

b. SFT. When conducting SFT, the following minimum safety


standards shall be complied with:

(1) Command/assistant SAR petty officer shall verify that


each individual performing an SFT has a current NAVMED 6410/2
Clearance Notice (Aeromedical) in their OPNAV 3760/32.

(2) One person who is qualified in adult CPR and trained


in first aid procedures shall be identified as a safety observer
for the SFT. The safety observer shall monitor the testing,
render assistance, be equipped with a level “A” medical kit, and
recall medical personnel when needed. Safety observers may not
perform the fitness test while performing safety observer
responsibilities.

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c. Commands Without Rescue Capable Helicopters or Over Water


Rescue Capability. Rescue swimmers assigned to commands that do
not maintain rescue capable helicopters and/or an over water
rescue capability shall maintain all training, evaluation, and
proficiency requirements of this chapter with the following
exceptions:

(1) Night helicopter water deployments.

(2) Rescue swimmers shall perform day deployments from a


suitable platform and document completion as “T4” on OPNAV
3130/4.

Note: All designations and/or qualifications


shall expire on the last day of the month the
designation and/or qualification was received.

Note: All currency/proficiency requirements


shall expire as prescribed by this
instruction.

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CHAPTER 8

NAVAL SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECHNICIAN MISSION


STATEMENT AND TRAINING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission Statement. The mission of the naval SMT is to perform


aircrew and advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical care
functions independent of a medical officer during SAR, combat
search and rescue (CSAR), air ambulance, casualty evacutation
(CASEVAC), en-route care and/or MEDEVAC missions from rotary and
fixed wing aircraft. The SMT shall be a volunteer and be
physically conditioned to routinely perform demanding rescues in
all operational environments. The SMT’s expertise shall provide
fleet commanders with the ability to assist DoD and civilian
personnel in distress.

2. Capabilities. The SMT shall be able to use all current


methods of deployment and recovery that are outlined in reference
(b) from rotary wing aircraft. They shall be proficient with all
rescue equipment necessary to assist and/or recover personnel
during SAR, CSAR, air ambulance, CASEVAC, en-route care and/or
MEDEVAC missions. They shall be proficient in and maintain ALS
skills to provide emergency medical care independent of a medical
officer for periods of up to 24 hours in all operational
environments.

3. SMT Training, Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements and


Training Requirements for SMT. All SMTs shall complete the
following training requirements:

a. Complete all applicable training pipeline schools/courses


for billet assigned:

(1) Field Medical Training Battalion (NEC 8404) as


required for USMC billet assignment.

(2) Aerospace Medical Technician (NEC 8406).

(3) Naval Aircrew Candidate School (NEC 8201).

(4) U.S. Army Flight Medic Course (NEC 8401).

(5) Applicable Fleet Replacement Squadron.

(6) Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape.

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b. Complete OPNAV 3130/6 SAR Medical Technician (SMT)


Initial Training Checklist. Commands should supplement checklist
with additional lectures and materials pertinent to local mission
requirements. OPNAV 3130/6 includes the following:

(1) Review applicable publications and instructions.

(2) Complete rescue crewman common core ground training


requirements. OPNAV 3130/3 outlines and shall be used to
document ground training requirements.

(3) Complete SMT practical and ground training


requirements. OPNAV 3130/7 SAR Medical Technician(SMT) Practical
and Ground Training Form outlines and shall be used to document
practical and ground training requirements.

Note: SMT assigned to USMC units without hoist


capable aircraft are not required to perform/
maintain hoist related practical skills.

c. Complete medical training requirements as identified


below:

(1) Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR. Be adult, child, and


infant BLS/CPR certified as a health care provider by the AHA.
CPR currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR
card.

Note: ARC certifications are suitable for


initial qualifications. AHA certification
shall be obtained prior to the SMT’s next
annual evaluation.

(2) Emergency Medical Skills. SMTs must have a basic


understanding of emergency medical skills. For this purpose, the
National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT)—
Basic/Intermediate/Paramedic certification is highly recommended.
Commands should support SMTs in obtaining NREMT certification.
Certification in any of the following advanced emergency medical
skills courses satisfies the basic requirement: Pre-Hospital
Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), International Trauma Life Support,
and/or the Operational Emergency Medical Skills course. SMT
assigned to station SAR commands that regularly support local EMS
agencies should obtain national and/or state EMT certifications
at the command’s expense.

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(3) Intravenous (IV) Therapy Administration. Be


certified in accordance with local medical facility directives
and/or unit SOP.

(4) ALS Skills. Be Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS),


Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or equivalent, and PHTLS
or equivalent certified. ALS currency shall be maintained based
on expiration date of ALS certification.

d. Shall be NATOPS qualified to crew position for aircraft


type/model/series as per applicable NATOPS and command SOP.

e. Complete SMT evaluation as described in subparagraph 4h


by the Commander Naval Air Force, Pacific Fleet (CNAP)/Commander
Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet (CNAL) SMT evaluator, command SMT
standardization petty officer or assistant. OPNAV 3130/1 shall
be used to document evaluation.

f. Complete all initial training requirements prior to


designation as a command SMT. Commanding officer designation as
a command SMT shall be completed within 180 days of reporting
aboard.

Note: SMT reporting to new commands with a current SMT


evaluation and current proficiency requirements may be
designated a command SMT by the new commanding officer
without completing a new/additional SMT evaluation. All
SMT proficiency and evaluation requirements shall be
maintained and completed on or before the existing due
date.

4. SMT Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements

a. Complete or be current with ground training requirements.


OPNAV 3130/3 shall be used to document rescue crewman common core
ground training requirements.

b. Complete or be current with SMT practical and ground


training requirements. OPNAV 3130/7 shall be used to document
SMT practical and ground training requirements.

Note: Semi-annual proficiency SFTs shall be done in


additions to the annual/TYCOM SFTs. Proficiency SFTs do
not affect the rescue crewman’s status as a rescue
crewman and are intended to be used as a training aid
for the SAR/SMT/HIRA standardization petty officer to
assess individual performance prior to an annual/TYCOM

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evaluation. Rescue crewman that maintain multiple


qualifications can log proficiency SFTs of the same date
on multiple practical training forms.

c. Maintain adult, child and infant BLS certification


(Health Care Provider CPR course) by AHA. Annually demonstrate
proficiency verified by a qualified CPR provider. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR instructors as well.
CPR currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR
card.

d. Maintain existing emergency medical skills


certifications. Qualified SMTs possessing NREMT certification
shall maintain a current NREMT certification.

e. Be certified in IV therapy administration in accordance


with local medical facility directives and/or unit SOP.

f. Maintain ACLS, PALS and PHTLS (or equivalent)


certifications. Certifications shall be maintained based on
expiration date of card.

g. Complete annual NATOPS qualifications to crew position of


SMT for aircraft type/model/series as per command SOP.

h. Complete annual SMT evaluation by the CNAP/CNAL SMT


evaluator, command SMT standardization petty officer or
assistant. OPNAV 3130/1 shall be used to document evaluation.
The evaluation shall consist of the following:

(1) SFT. SMT shall perform the fitness test outlined in


chapter 13 during initial and annual SMT evaluations by the
command or assistant SMT standardization petty officer, and
during unit’s annual TYCOM SAR evaluations by the TYCOM SMT
evaluator. If during the annual TYCOM evaluation command SMTs
are not available for the fitness test, the command SAR or SMT
standardization petty officer or assistant shall administer the
test within 30 days of the day the TYCOM evaluation team
administered the test. The only exception is if the SMT was on
deployment or extended TAD status during this time.
Annual/makeup TYCOM SFT shall be documented per chapter 10.

(2) A 40 Question Closed Book Examination. Subject


matter shall encompass areas outlined in this instruction,

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references (b) and (d), and the naval SAR training lectures (CD
ROM). A minimum grade of 3.4 is required to pass the
examination.

(3) Practical Evaluation. This is a scenario-based


demonstration of appropriate medical skills, equipment usage, and
headwork with crew coordination. The SMT shall be prepared and
able to perform/demonstrate the following procedures:

(a) Simulated rescue with one or more survivor(s).

(b) Deployment from aircraft.

(c) Scene evaluation (size-up).

(d) Trauma/medical assessment(s).

(e) Patient evaluation and treatment of injuries.

(f) Medical equipment usage:

1. Level A/B Medical Kit;

2. Rescue/MEDEVAC litters and spinal


immobilization;

3. Patient monitoring equipment;

4. Oxygen administration;

5. IV therapy;

6. Orthopedic immobilization devices; and

7. Military antishock trousers.

(g) Crew coordination and communication.

(h) Litter/trail line use/recovery.

(i) Recovery by aircraft.

(j) In-flight care.

Note: Commanding officers may grant a written waiver to


subparagraphs 4b through 4f and 4h (with the exception
of OPNAV 3130/3) of this chapter for deployments,

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operational commitments or aircraft availability/adverse


weather. Waivers shall not exceed 90 days from the
evaluation expiration date or return from operational
commitment. Waivers shall be filed in OPNAV 3760/32 per
chapter 10. Renewal of a current annual evaluation may
be accomplished within 60 days preceding expiration of
the current evaluation and is valid for 12 months from
the last day of the month in which the current
evaluation expires. Otherwise (if evaluation is
expired), the annual evaluation shall expire 12 months
from last day of month in which the evaluation is
completed.

5. Training Proficiency Delinquencies or Evaluation Failures

a. If proficiency requirements have expired without waiver


approval for a period not exceeding 60 days, the SMT shall be
removed from an operational status. If all proficiency
requirements are completed within 60 days from expiration, the
SMT may be re-instated to an operational status.

b. If proficiency requirements have expired without waiver


approval for a period exceeding 60 days, the SMT designation
shall be removed and the SMT shall appear before a CEB. After
consideration of all circumstances, the board may recommend the
following course of action for the commanding officer’s approval.

Note: Minimum CEB members should include SAR officer,


flight surgeon, LCPO, SMT standardization petty officer
and NATOPS petty officer.

(1) The board should direct remedial training (for a


period of up to 90 days from board convening date) in areas to
correct deficiencies, followed by an evaluation by the SMT
standardization petty officer or assistant. Upon successful
completion of the evaluation, the commanding officer may re-
designate the individual as a command SMT.

(2) If member fails to satisfactorily complete the


remedial training and subsequent SMT evaluation, the SMT
standardization petty officer shall recommend removal of SMT NEC
8401 per reference (f) to the commanding officer.

c. Failure to successfully complete the annual evaluation or


pass all SAR fitness requirements of this chapter will require a
CEB and re-evaluation within 90 days. The failure shall be
documented on an OPNAV 3130/1 and filed in the OPNAV 3760/32 per

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chapter 10. The SMT shall be considered unqualified to perform


the duties of an SMT until successful completion of a re-
evaluation by the command SMT standardization petty officer or
assistant. SMTs who fail the re-evaluation shall be subject to
subparagraph 5b(2) at the commanding officer’s discretion.

6. SFT. Safety standards of operation shall include as a


minimum:

a. Command/assistant SAR or SMT standardization petty


officer shall verify that each individual performing the SFT has
a current NAVMED 6410/2 in their OPNAV 3760/32.

b. One person who is qualified in adult CPR and trained in


first aid procedures shall be identified as a safety observer for
the SFT. The safety observer shall monitor the testing, render
assistance, be equipped with a level “A” medical kit, and recall
medical personnel when needed. Safety observers may not perform
the fitness test while performing safety observer
responsibilities.

Note: All designations and/or qualifications shall


expire on the last day of the month the designation
and/or qualification was achieved. All currency/
proficiency requirements shall expire as prescribed by
this instruction.

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CHAPTER 9

NAVAL HELICOPTER INLAND RESCUE AIRCREWMEN MISSION


STATEMENT AND TRAINING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION
REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission Statement. The mission of the naval HIRA is to


execute SAR operations from rotary wing aircraft. The HIRA shall
be physically conditioned to routinely perform demanding rescues
in all operational environments. The HIRA’s expertise shall
provide fleet commanders the ability to assist DoD and civilian
personnel in distress.

2. Capabilities. The HIRA shall be a volunteer, be in and


maintain proper physical condition, be adept at rappel and
shorthaul procedures, be proficient with rescue equipment and
possess the basic first aid, and have CPR knowledge and skills
necessary to recover and assist personnel during SAR operations.
The HIRA must be able to function in physiologically demanding
environments over various terrains during day and night
operations.

Note: the following applies for the remainder of this


chapter:

* Not required if proficiency requirements are


current.
** Required for rescue crewchief.

3. HIRA/Rescue Crewchief Training, Proficiency and


Evaluation Requirements. Initial training requirements for
command HIRA and rescue crewchief designation; initial refers
to newly reporting personnel and shall be completed upon
initially reporting to each command. The individual shall:

a. Be a graduate of CNO approved Basic Rappel Indoctrination


Course (D-050-2600).

b. */**Be certified in either the ARC “CPR for the


professional rescuer” or AHA Health Care Provider course.
Annually demonstrate proficiency to a qualified CPR instructor
and document in OPNAV 3130/3. Annual proficiency demonstration
applies to CPR instructors as well. CPR currency shall be
maintained based on expiration date of CPR card.

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c. */**Complete initial training checklist. OPNAV 3130/2


shall be used to document completion of initial requirements.
Commands shall supplement checklist with additional lectures and
materials pertinent to local mission requirements. The initial
checklist includes the following requirements:

(1) */**Complete ground training requirements. OPNAV


3130/3 shall be used to document ground training requirements.

Note: For initial training (excluding direct


deployment), practical training requirements
outlined in OPNAV 3130/12 Helicopter Inland
Rescue Aircrewman/Rescue Crewchief Practical
Form shall be completed/simulated from a
suitable platform prior to completing practical
training in-flight.

(2) */**Complete practical training requirements. OPNAV


3130/12 shall be used to document practical training
requirements.

Note: Semi-annual proficiency SFTs shall be done in


addition to the annual/TYCOM SFTs. Proficiency SFTs
do not affect the rescue crewman’s status as a
rescue crewman and are intended to be used as a
training aid for the SAR/SMT/HIRA standardization
petty officer to assess individual performance prior
to an annual/TYCOM evaluation. Rescue crewman that
maintains multiple qualifications can log
proficiency SFTs of the same date on multiple
practical training forms.

(3) *Complete an evaluation by the command HIRA


standardization petty officer or assistant. OPNAV 3130/1 shall
be used to document HIRA evaluations.

d. Complete all initial training requirements prior to


designation by the commanding officer as a command HIRA or rescue
crewchief. Complete all initial training requirements prescribed
by this instruction, applicable NATOPS and local instructions
prior to designation as a command rescue crewchief.

Note: HIRA personnel that are trained and qualified per


this instruction and assigned to commands that maintain
a ground tree extrication rescue capability shall be
designated in writing by the commanding officer for tree

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extrication. Designation letter shall be maintained per


chapter 10.

Note: Commands may elect direct deployment as an


optional rescue capability for overland SAR missions.
Direct deployment involves specific equipment for the
HIRA and detailed procedures for the entire helicopter
aircrew. A thorough review of procedures in reference
(b), pre-flight brief and strict aircrew coordination
are paramount to a safe and effective training
evolution.

Note: Due to the complex procedures of overland direct


deployment, overland training should be conducted at
sites with a vertical elevation rise, which takes into
account aircrew proficiency in low overland hovering and
hoisting evolutions.

Warning: A belay line shall be used during all practice


live hoist training evolutions above 10 feet above ground
level (AGL) per reference (b).

4. Initial Training Requirements for Overland Direct Deployment


Rescue Aircrewman Designation. If command elects this mission
capability, the requirements listed in paragraph 3 of this
chapter, with the exception of Basic Rappel Indoctrination Course
(D-050-2600), shall be met prior to initial training and
qualification as overland direct deployment rescue aircrewman.

Note: Only aviation rescue swimmers currently qualified


per this instruction may attend the USCG AHRS.

a. Currently qualified HIRA, rescue crewchiefs, SMTs or


rescue swimmers may qualify as overland direct deployment rescue
aircrewman. Rescue personnel shall complete the USCG AHRS or
receive initial training at the command (on-site) from a
currently qualified (USN/USMC/USCG) overland direct deployment
rescue aircrewman.

b. Upon completion of USCG AHRS, the rescue swimmer shall


complete and document day overland direct deployments from parent
command aircraft as specified in subparagraph 3c(2) prior to
designation as a command overland direct deployment rescue
aircrewman. Once designated, he/she may instruct and qualify
other command rescue aircrewman in overland direct deployment.

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c. The command may request a currently qualified (USN/USMC/


USCG) overland direct deployment rescue aircrewman to provide
training on site. Training conducted on site shall consist of
the following:

(1) Classroom training and familiarization of overland


direct deployment equipment and procedures. Pilots and rescue
crewchiefs who will participate in the flight phase shall attend
this training unless previously trained.

(2) In-flight training with command pilots, rescue


crewchiefs and rescue aircrewman under the supervision of the
direct deployment instructor. The direct deployment instructor
may supervise from the aircraft or land obstacle with two way
radio communications. Each direct deployment student shall
perform three daytime direct deployment recoveries per reference
(b) of a simulated survivor. These daytime direct deployment
rescues of a simulated survivor satisfy the initial requirements
listed in paragraph 3.

(3) Documentation of direct deployment training.


Training shall be documented by a USCG AHRS graduation
certificate or a formal memorandum outlining classroom and flight
training given on site. The memorandum shall list the name, rank
and command of the direct deployment instructor and all students
who were trained. Documentation of training shall be filed in
the OPNAV 3760/32 per chapter 10.

(4) If commands elect direct deployment capability, the


command HIRA standardization petty officer shall be trained and
designated as an overland direct deployment rescue aircrewman.
He/she shall be responsible for direct deployment qualification
and training of command rescue aircrewman.

Note: When standing up an overland direct deployment


program within a unit the command HIRA Standardization
Petty Officer shall be a graduate of the USCG AHRS or
have been qualified locally by a graduate of USCG
Advanced Rescue Swimmer School (ARSS). TYCOM evaluators
are available to assist with standing up a program.
These assist visits should be scheduled in conjunction
with the unit SAR evaluation in order to maximize the use
of time and TAD funds. Once a unit has established
overland direct deployment capability initial
qualifications and requalifications shall be accomplished
during the annual SAR evaluation.

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5. Refresher Training Requirements for Command HIRA, Direct


Deployment Rescue Aircrewman, and Rescue Crewchief Designation.
Previously qualified HIRA, direct deployment aircrewman, or
rescue crewchief who have not performed the duties of a HIRA,
direct deployment rescue aircrewman, and rescue crewchief for a
period of 180 days or more (medical grounding, TAD, assignment
out of community, etc.) shall complete the requirements of this
chapter as applicable.

6. Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements for Command HIRA,


Overland Direct Deployment Rescue Aircrewman, and Rescue
Crewchief. The individual shall:

a. **Be certified in either the ARC “CPR for the


professional rescuer” or AHA Health Care Provider course.
Annually demonstrate proficiency to a qualified CPR instructor
and document on OPNAV 3130/3. Annual proficiency demonstration
applies to CPR instructors as well. CPR currency shall be
maintained based on expiration date of CPR card.

b. **Complete ground training requirements. OPNAV 3130/3


outlines and shall be used to document ground training
requirements.

c. **Complete practical training requirements. OPNAV


3130/12 shall be used to document practical training
requirements. Annually complete all requirements prescribed by
this instruction, applicable NATOPS, and local instructions prior
to designation as a command rescue crewchief.

Note: Semi-annual proficiency SFTs shall be done in


addition to the annual/TYCOM SFTs. Proficiency SFTs do
not affect the rescue crewman’s status as a rescue
crewman and are intended to be used as a training aid
for the SAR/SMT/HIRA standardization petty officer to
assess individual performance prior to an annual/TYCOM
evaluation. Rescue crewman that maintain multiple
qualifications can log proficiency SFTs of the same date
on multiple practical training forms.

Note: Practical HIRA proficiency training should be


conducted inflight whenever possible. If an aircraft is
unavailable, complete/simulate all practical training
requirements as listed on OPNAV 3130/12 from a suitable
platform. Include all hook-ups for short haul, single
and dual man hoist recoveries.

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Note: Commands may elect direct deployment as an


optional rescue capability for overland SAR missions.
Direct deployment involves specific equipment for the
HIRA and detailed procedures for the entire helicopter
aircrew. A thorough review of procedures in reference
(b), pre-flight brief and strict aircrew coordination
are paramount to a safe and effective training
evolution.

Note: Due to the complex procedures of overland direct


deployment, overland training should be conducted at
sites with a vertical elevation rise, which takes into
account aircrew proficiency in low overland hovering and
hoisting evolutions.

Warning: A belay line shall be used during all practice


live hoist training evolutions above 10 feet AGL per
reference (b).

d. **Perform 2-day overland direct deployment rescues of a


simulated survivor from a helicopter. Deployments shall be from
command type aircraft. OPNAV 3130/12 shall be used to document
direct deployment requirements.

e. **Rescue crewchiefs who are not qualified HIRA shall


receive an annual SAR evaluation by the command SAR
standardization petty officer or assistant. The SAR evaluation
shall consist of the requirements listed in subparagraph 6f
marked by a double asterisk (**). OPNAV 3130/1 shall be used to
document the SAR evaluation and it shall be placed in the OPNAV
3760/32 per chapter 10.

f. **Annually complete an evaluation administered by the


command HIRA standardization petty officer. OPNAV 3130/1 shall
be used to document the evaluation. The evaluation shall consist
of the following:

Note: Renewal of a current evaluation may be


accomplished within 60 days preceding expiration of the
current evaluation and is valid for 12 months from the
last day of the month in which the current evaluation
expires. Otherwise if evaluation is expired, the annual
evaluation shall expire 12 months from last day of month
in which the practical (flight) evaluation is completed.

(1) **Forty question closed book examination. A minimum


grade of 3.4 is required to pass the examination. Subject matter

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shall encompass areas outlined in this instruction, references


(b) and (d), and the naval SAR training lectures (CD ROM).
Subject matter for basic first aid procedures will be derived
from the naval SAR training lectures (CD ROM).

(2) Practical evaluation of the following areas:

(a) **Rappel and belay station rigging procedures.

(b) Descent control device procedures.

(c) **Rappel procedures.

Warning. For safety considerations, practice live


short hauls in the rescue litter shall be limited to
practical HIRA evaluations by the command or
Assistant HIRA Standardization Petty Officer or TYCOM
SAR evaluator.

(d) **Short haul evolution procedures.

(e) **Hoist recovery procedures.

(f) **(Optional) In flight or hover hoist recovery


from short haul.

(g) **Rescue crewchief directed procedures.

(h) Single and dual tree extrication procedures, if


command maintains a ground tree extrication rescue capability.

(i) **Rescue hand signals.

(j) **Simulated mock trauma scenario using first aid,


CPR, level “A” medical kit, moulage kit, spinal immobilization,
rescue litter and blood borne pathogen procedure.

Note: Annual evaluation mock trauma scenario does


not fulfill the mock trauma practical ground training
requirement on OPNAV 3130/12.

(k) **HIRA emergency procedures.

(3) **SFT. HIRA/overland direct deployment rescue


aircrewman and rescue crewchiefs shall perform fitness tests as
outlined in chapter 13 during initial and annual command rescue
crewmen evaluations by the command or assistant HIRA

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standardization petty officer and during command SAR evaluations


by the TYCOM SAR evaluator. Rescue aircrewman who are qualified
aviation rescue swimmers shall perform the aviation rescue
swimmer SFT. If during the TYCOM annual evaluation command
rescue crewmen are not available for the fitness test the command
HIRA standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the
test within 30 days of the day the TYCOM evaluation team
administered the test. The only exception to this is if the
crewman was on deployment or extended TAD status during this
time. Rescue crewmen who fail to meet minimum fitness
requirements shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
Makeup TYCOM SFT shall be documented in accordance with chapter
10.

(4) **Verification of CPR currency.

(5) **Verification of ground training requirements.

(6) **Verification of practical training requirements.

g. Failure to successfully complete the annual evaluation or


pass all SAR fitness requirements of this chapter will require a
re-evaluation within 30 days. The failure shall be documented on
an OPNAV 3130/1 and filed in the OPNAV 3760/32 per chapter 10.
The rescue aircrewman and/or rescue crewchief shall be considered
unqualified to perform the duties of a rescue aircrewman and/or
rescue crewchief until successful completion of a re-evaluation
by the command HIRA standardization petty officer or assistant.
Personnel who fail the re-evaluation and are, therefore, unable
to maintain qualification shall appear before a CEB. After
consideration of all circumstances, the board may recommend
written removal of the command HIRA and/or rescue crewchief
designation by the commanding officer. The board may also
recommend a period of remedial training (not greater than 60
days) to correct the deficiency followed by an evaluation by the
command HIRA standardization petty officer or assistant. Upon
successful completion of the evaluation, the commanding officer
may re-designate the individual as a command HIRA and/or rescue
crewchief. If the rescue swimmer/rescue crewchief fails to
satisfactory complete the re-evaluation, the removal of the HIRA
and/or rescue crewchief designation and applicable NECs shall
occur.

Note: Minimum CEB members should include the SAR officer,


flight surgeon, LCPO, HIRA standardization petty officer,
and NATOPS petty officer.

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h. If semi-annual and/or annual proficiency requirements


have expired for a period not exceeding 60 days, the HIRA/rescue
crewchief shall be removed from an operational status. If all
proficiency requirements are completed within 60 days from
expiration, the individual may be reinstated to an operational
status.

i. If semi-annual and/or annual proficiency requirements


have expired for a period exceeding 60 days, the HIRA and/or
rescue crewchief designation shall be removed and the individual
shall appear before a CEB. After consideration of all
circumstances, the board shall recommend one of the courses of
action outlined in this chapter for commanding officer’s
approval.

7. Safety Standards for Rappel Tower Training, Evaluations, and


SFTs. Safety standards of operation shall include at a minimum:

a. Rappel Tower/Platform. When conducting training or


evaluations for HIRA or tree extrication, the following minimum
safety standards shall be complied with:

(1) Command or assistant HIRA standardization petty


officer shall inspect the tower or suitable platform. Ensure
rope(s) attachment points are secure and can support rappel
operations, rope(s) path is free of obstructions, and protected
from sharp edges.

(2) A safety brief is given to all personnel involved.


Brief shall encompass personnel responsibilities, anticipated
training evolutions, and emergency procedures in case of mishap.

(3) One person qualified in adult CPR, trained in first


aid and equipped with a level “A” medical kit, rescue litter and
radio or phone shall be identified as a safety observer. The
safety observer shall be familiar with station emergency
communication information. Safety observers shall not
participate in rappel operations while performing safety observer
responsibilities.

(4) One person qualified as a HIRA and experienced in


rescue crewchief procedures shall be identified as a rappel
master. The rappel master shall supervise all rappel procedures
from the top of the platform, and shall ensure all required
equipment is available and rappel or tree extrication procedures

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are conducted per reference (b). Rappel masters shall not


participate in rappel operations while performing rappel master
responsibilities.

(5) One person qualified as a HIRA shall be identified to


safety the bottom of rappel rope during “quick stop” training.

b. SFT. When conducting SFTs, the following minimum safety


standards shall be complied with:

(1) Command/assistant HIRA petty officers shall verify


that each individual performing the SFT has a current BUMED
6401/1 in their OPNAV 3760/32.

(2) One person who is qualified in adult CPR and trained


in first aid procedures shall be identified as a safety observer
for the SFT. The safety observer shall monitor the testing,
render assistance, be equipped with a level “A” medical kit, and
recall medical personnel when needed. Safety observers may not
perform the fitness test while performing safety observer
responsibilities.

Note: All designations and/or qualifications


shall expire on the last day of the month the
designation and/or qualification was achieved.

Note: All currency/proficiency requirements


shall expire as prescribed by this instruction.

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CHAPTER 10

AVIATION NATOPS RECORDS MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Flight Physicals. Part C of OPNAV 3760/32 under “General Tab”


shall be maintained per reference (e).

2. Designation Letters. Part A of OPNAV 3760/32 under


"Qualifications and Achievements Tab" shall contain a permanent
record of all SAR designations listed below:

a. Command aviation rescue swimmer, command maritime direct


deployment rescue swimmer, sommand or assistant SAR
standardization petty officer.

b. Command HIRA, command overland direct deployment rescue


aircrewman, command or assistant HIRA standardization petty
officer, tree extrication rescue aircrewman.

c. Command SMT, command or assistant SMT standardization


petty officer.

3. School and Courses. Section III, part A of OPNAV 3760/32


under "Training Tab" shall contain a record of SAR course
completions such as category (CAT) I or CAT II RSS, SAR petty
officer, basic rappel. A copy of page 4 school completion or
graduation certificate shall be filed following the OPNAV 3760/32E
School/Course Attendance Record.

a. USCG ARSS completion or direct deployment training


certification.

b. CPR courses attended shall be listed on OPNAV 3760/32E


with a copy of the current CPR card (AHA/ARC) and/or copy of
course roster for annual proficiency (CPR instructors).

c. Emergency medical technician (SMT only) shall be listed on


OPNAV 3760/32E with a copy of the certificate included.

d. IV certification (SMT only) shall be listed on OPNAV


3760/32E with a copy of the certificate included.

4. SAR Examination. Section III, part C of OPNAV 3760/32 under


"Training Tab" shall contain a record of the result of SAR
examinations. Results shall be recorded in “Other Exams” section

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of this form. The current answer sheet or data sheet (indicating


individual, date of test, and score) shall be included following
OPNAV 3760/32G Examination Record.

5. SAR Evaluation Reports/Training Forms. Section III, part E of


OPNAV 3760/32, “Instrument Rating Training Tab,” shall be re-
labeled "SAR." This section shall be maintained in the following
manner:

a. All waivers for training, evaluations and/or


qualifications shall be filed immediately following section III,
part E, “SAR” tab.

b. Annual aviation rescue swimmer, rescue crewchief, SMT,


HIRA evaluation reports shall immediately follow part E of OPNAV
3760/32 (“SAR Tab”). A record of the current evaluation report,
and a minimum of the previous 2 years of evaluation reports shall
be maintained in chronological order beginning with the most
recent. Dual qualified rescue aircrewman shall maintain both sets
of evaluations. An annual/makeup TYCOM SFT shall be recorded on
the appropriate evaluation report and filed directly behind
current annual evaluation.

Note: Evaluation forms shall have member’s


name, date completed and SFT score. The form
shall be signed by the SAR petty
officer/assistant and the individual being
tested.

Note: Remarks section of evaluation forms


shall contain one of the following statements:
- fitness test conducted during annual
TYCOM SAR evaluation.
- makeup fitness test for annual TYCOM
SAR evaluation (member not present during TYCOM
evaluation).

c. OPNAV 3130/3 shall be filed immediately following the


annual SAR evaluation reports. Maintain current and previous
calendar years forms.

d. OPNAV 3130/4, OPNAV 3130/7 and OPNAV 3130/12,


respectively, shall be filed immediately following ground training
forms. Maintain current and previous calendar years forms.

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Note: Semi annual proficiency SFTs shall be done in


additions to the annual/TYCOM SFTs. Proficiency SFTs
do not affect the rescue crewman’s status as a rescue
crewman and are intended to be used as a training aid
for the SAR/SMT/HIRA standardization petty officer to
assess individual performance prior to an annual/TYCOM
evaluation. Rescue crewman that maintain multiple
qualifications can log proficiency SFTs of the same
date on multiple practical training enclosures.

e. OPNAV 3130/2, OPNAV 3130/6, and applicable training


syllabi, shall be filed immediately following the practical
training forms.

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CHAPTER 11

SURFACE UNIT SAR POLICIES AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. Policies, Requirements and Procedures. The following general


policies, qualification requirements, and evaluation procedures
are set forth:

a. SAR Mission Crew Requirements. Crew members assigned per


references (b) and (g) to specific jobs relating to SAR missions
shall be fully qualified in accordance with this instruction and
applicable watch station qualifications. The SRS shall have
completed the initial SAR training, lectures and proficiency
requirements per OPNAV 3130/3, OPNAV 3130/15 Surface Rescue
Swimmer Practical Training Form, and chapter 12 of this
instruction. The J-Bar Davit Recovery Crew and Rescue Boat Crew
shall have completed lectures and practical training requirements
per form OPNAV 3130/16 Rescue Boat Crew/Forecastle Deck Crew
Training Form prior to being assigned these duties.

b. Surface Units. Surface units, when underway, shall be


adequately manned and equipped per reference (b). When assigned
to plane guard, conducting helicopter operations, or during a man
overboard (MOB), the ship shall be prepared to deploy a rescue
swimmer or launch the rescue boat.

c. Mishap Survivor(s). The rescue swimmer shall enter the


water and assist the mishap survivor(s) in all cases except when
the commanding officer determines that the circumstances will
unnecessarily endanger the rescue swimmer.

d. Inanimate Objects. Rescue swimmers may be deployed for


open ocean recoveries of inanimate objects provided such
deployment is not prohibited by local instructions. Night/low
visibility open ocean deployments for inanimate objects are
prohibited unless deemed an operational necessity by the
commanding officer. Since the possibility of hazardous material
leakage exists, the rescue swimmer and recovery crew shall review
applicable MSDS and appropriate safety manuals. Recovery of any
inanimate object posing a major health risk is prohibited.

e. Open Ocean SRS Deployment

(1) Night/low visibility open ocean rescue swimmer


deployment is permitted only during actual SAR/mission essential
evolutions.

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(2) Day open ocean rescue swimmer deployment/training is


permitted for proficiency and qualification. Day or night
disentanglement training/evaluation utilizing a parachute shall
only be conducted in a pool environment.

(3) Safety standards of operation for day open ocean


rescue swimmer training deployment from a J-bar davit or rescue
boat shall include as a minimum:

(a) Sea state of two or less.

(b) Visibility of at least three nautical miles.

(c) Rescue swimmer(s) shall be attired per reference


(b).

(d) Rescue swimmer shall be in constant visual


contact.

(e) During J-bar davit training, the rescue swimmer


shall be tended to the parent vessel at all times by the
swimmer’s tending line.

(f) During rescue boat training, the crew shall be


readied and equipped per reference (b). The assigned rescue boat
swimmer may participate in required proficiency training.

f. Protected Waters SRS Deployment

(1) Day or night protected waters rescue swimmer


deployment/training is permitted for rescue swimmer proficiency
and qualification. Day or night disentanglement
training/evaluation utilizing a parachute shall only be conducted
in a pool environment.

(2) Safety standards of operation for a day or night


protected waters rescue swimmer training deployment from a J-bar
davit shall include as a minimum:

(a) Rescue swimmer(s) shall be attired per reference


(b).

(b) Rescue swimmer shall be in constant visual


contact and tended to parent vessel at all times by swimmer’s
tending line.

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(3) Safety standards of operation for a day or night


protected waters surface swimmer training deployment from the
rescue boat shall include as a minimum:

(a) Rescue swimmer(s) shall be attired per reference


(b).

(b) Rescue boat manned and equipped per reference


(b).

(c) Rescue boat shall maintain constant visual contact


with swimmer(s).

2. Surface Unit SAR Evaluation Procedures. TYCOM designated


sites will conduct evaluations using the CNO SAR model manager’s
standardized checklist. The checklist outlines specific
discrepancies that lead to grades other than qualified. All
evaluations will be broken into the five sections listed below:

a. SAR Administration

(1) Ships are required to maintain updated versions of


the following publications:

(a) This instruction;

(b) Reference (a);

(c) Reference (b);

(d) Reference (c);

(e) Reference (d);

(f) Reference (g);

(g) Reference (h);

(h) OPNAVINST 5100.19 (series);

(i) NAVAIR 13-1-6.1-2;

(j) NAVAIR 13-1-6.5;

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(k) NAVAIR 13-1-6.7-2; and

(l) COMNAVSURFORINST 3130.2 (series).

(2) SRS administrative documentation will include the


following information for each swimmer:

(a) Copy of graduation certificate from rescue


swimmer school.

(b) Designation letter by commanding officer.

(c) Current and previous 2 years of SRS training


lectures per OPNAV 3130/3.

(d) Current and previous 2 years of SRS practical


training requirements per OPNAV 3130/15.

(e) Copy of shot record showing Hepatitis B series.

(f) Current CPR Certification and Proficiency (ARC


Professional Rescuer/AHA Health Care Provider).

(g) Current and previous SRS evaluation. The form is


provided on OPNAV 3130/1.

(h) Copy of last two physical fitness assessment (PFA)


results of “Good Low” or better from the Physical Readiness
Information Management System (PRIMS) website.

Note: If an SRS fails to maintain good low


or better PFA standards or does not have a
current PFA due to permanent change of
station, underway periods or any other
reason, a mock physical readiness test with
good low or better score administered by a
command fitness leader satisfies the
currency requirement.

Note: Commands are recommended to maintain


additional copies of the rescue swimmer’s
paperwork in a personal training folder to
allow them to maintain a copy when they
transfer to another command.

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(3) Command SAR officer shall be a graduate of the Surface


SAR Officer Course (E-2G-2002) and be designated in writing by the
commanding officer.

(4) All J-bar davit recovery crew and rescue boat crew
training records are required to be maintained including:

(a) Watch, quarter and station bill.

(b) MOB-S exercise report from Training and


Operational Readiness Information Services (TORIS)/Training
Figure of Merit (TFOM).

(c) Current and previous 2 years of J-bar davit


recovery crew training records per OPNAV 3130/16.

(d) Current and previous 2 years of rescue boat crew


training records per OPNAV 3130/16.

(e) Command watch team qualifications records.

(5) Overall program administration must contain the


following items:

(a) All TYCOM or commanding officer waivers for SAR


training or SAR evaluations since the previous evaluation.

(b) SAR Grams (2 years).

(c) SAR Training CD (most recent).

(d) Applicable weight test memos.

b. SAR Equipment

(1) Inspect material condition and readiness of the


rescue swimmers’ personal equipment per reference (b).

(2) Inspect material condition and readiness of the deck,


J-bar davit, and rescue boat equipment per reference (b).

c. SRS

(1) A minimum grade of 3.4 is required to pass the closed


book examination, which is comprised of 40 questions. Subject
matter shall encompass areas outlined in this instruction,
reference (b), and the naval SAR training lectures (CD ROM).

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(2) SFT. Rescue swimmers shall perform a fitness test as


outlined in chapter 13 during command SAR evaluations conducted by
TYCOM SAR evaluators.

(3) Practical evaluation of the following areas:

(a) Lifesaving procedures (approaches, carries,


releases, and escapes).

(b) Parachute disentanglement procedures.

(c) Combative swimmer procedures.

(d) Rescue equipment and device procedures.

(e) Mock trauma scenario using moulage kit to


demonstrate overall first aid, CPR, level “A” medical kit, rescue
litter, and blood borne pathogen prevention procedures. Unit
evaluation mock trauma scenarios do not fulfill the mock trauma
practical training requirement on OPNAV 3130/15.

(4) Failure to successfully complete any portion of the


evaluation or pass all SAR fitness requirements listed in chapter
13 will constitute a failure and require a reevaluation. The
failure shall be documented on OPNAV 3130/1 and filed in the
swimmer’s OPNAV 3760/32. The rescue swimmer shall be considered
unqualified until the successful completion of a TYCOM
reevaluation. Rescue swimmers who fail the reevaluation shall
appear before a CEB (to include executive officer, operations
officer, first lieutenant, SAR officer, and department head or
LCPO), with a written recommendation provided by the TYCOM SAR
evaluator. After consideration of all circumstances, the board
shall recommend one of the following courses of action for
commanding officer’s approval:

(a) Written removal of command rescue swimmer


designation for a period of refresher training (not to exceed 2
months). During this period, the board may direct remedial
training to correct the deficiency followed by an evaluation by
the TYCOM SAR evaluator.

(b) Removal of rescue swimmer designation and NEC


0170.

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d. J-Bar Davit Recovery Crew

(1) Evaluate the use of established procedures and overall


knowledge during rescue swimmer deployment and recovery from the
ship’s J-bar davit.

(2) Evaluate the ability to successfully use and deploy


the Stokes litter from a J-bar davit. In the event that actual
deployments cannot be performed, these events shall be simulated
to the extent that sufficient knowledge of all deployment and
recovery procedures are demonstrated.

e. Rescue Boat Crew

(1) Evaluate the use of established procedures and overall


knowledge during rescue swimmer deployment and recovery from the
ship’s rescue boat.

(2) Evaluate the ability to successfully use and deploy


the SAR MEDEVAC litter from a rescue boat. In the event that
actual deployments cannot be performed, these events shall be
simulated to the extent that sufficient knowledge of all
deployment and recovery procedures are demonstrated.

3. Evaluation Grading Criteria. At the completion of the


evaluation an overall subjective grade (“Qualified,” “Requires
Attention,” or “Unqualified”) will be assigned. Additionally,
each of the five areas will also be assigned a grade from that
scale. The grades are defined as follows:

a. “Q” (Qualified). The degree of proficiency demonstrated


exhibits a strong knowledge, thorough understanding, and
compliance with applicable instructions, manuals, and directives.

b. “RA” (Requires Attention). The degree of proficiency


demonstrated exhibits knowledge of applicable instructions,
manuals, and directives. Compliance of which generally meets
minimum acceptable standards but may be substandard occasionally.

c. “UQ” (Unqualified). The degree of proficiency


demonstrated generally fails to meet minimum acceptable criteria
per applicable instructions, manuals, and directives. Supervised
instruction is needed until a grade of RA or Q can be achieved.
The grade of “Unqualified” assigned to multiple sections will
result in an overall grade of “Unqualified.” Grades of
“Unqualified” in any section or as an overall score require a
reevaluation within a period not to exceed 90 days.

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4. Evaluation Report and Corrective Actions

a. The senior evaluator will debrief the ship’s commanding


officer and any others deemed appropriate following the
evaluation. Completed SRS’s evaluation forms detailed on OPNAV
3130/1 and a list of any discrepancies will be provided to the
ship during the formal debrief.

b. Upon completion of the evaluation, the TYCOM SAR


evaluators will send a certification message referencing the
ship’s overall grade as well as the grades for each of the five
sections. The message shall be addressed to the ship, its ISIC,
applicable TYCOM and the CNO SAR model manager.

c. In the event a command receives an “Unqualified” grade and


requires a reevaluation or desires a limited training team visit,
all TAD costs of the associated visit shall be borne by the
requesting command.

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CHAPTER 12

NAVAL SURFACE RESCUE SWIMMER MISSION STATEMENT AND


TRAINING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Mission Statement. The mission of the naval SRS is to


execute SAR operations from surface ships. SRS shall be
physically conditioned to routinely perform demanding rescues in
hostile environments. The swimmer’s expertise shall provide
fleet commanders the ability to assist DoD and civilian personnel
in distress.

2. Capabilities. SRSs shall be a volunteer, be in, and maintain,


proper physical condition, be proficient with rescue equipment,
and have the basic first aid, and CPR knowledge and skill
necessary to recover and assist personnel during SAR operations.
SAR rescue operations to include the recovery of U.S. and foreign
aviation personnel, DoD and civilian personnel and inanimate
objects as necessary. SRSs must be able to function in physically
demanding environments at sea during day and night operations.

3. Surface Unit SAR Training and Proficiency Requirements Command


SAR Officer shall:

a. Ensure that SRS, J-bar davit recovery crews and rescue


boat crews complete all training requirements listed in this
instruction as well as those promulgated by their respective
TYCOMs.

b. Utilize designated afloat training group sites to pre-


screen all Surface Rescue Swimmer School (SRSS) candidates a
minimum of 3 weeks prior to starting school. CAT I SRS pre-
screening shall be conducted in accordance with the prerequisites
listed on the Catalog of Navy Training Courses course information
page.

4. SRS

a. Initial training requirements listed below will be


completed by all newly reporting rescue swimmers following SRSS.
SRS initial training requirements are primarily designed to
acclimate the rescue swimmer to the ship's equipment and rescue
teams. These requirements are considered a minimum, and commands
may supplement these requirements with additional lectures and
materials pertinent to local mission requirements. The

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commanding officer’s designation shall be accomplished within 90


days of school completion. Prior to designation as a command SRS,
they must:

(1) Be a graduate of the CNO-approved CAT I SRSS (C-050-


0500).

(2) Perform two MOB drills, one utilizing a J-bar davit


recovery and one utilizing a rescue boat recovery. Aircraft
carrier (CV/CVN) and amphibious assault ship (LHA/LHD) class ships
are exempt from the J-bar davit evolution. OPNAV 3130/16 and
TORIS/TFOM shall be used to document MOB training requirements.

(3) Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to


ARC “CPR” for the Professional Rescuer or AHA Health Care Provider
course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by a
qualified CPR instructor. CPR currency shall be maintained based
on expiration date of CPR card as specified by certifying agency.

(4) Complete and document lecture requirements provided


in OPNAV 3130/3. Graduation from CAT I/CAT II SRSS satisfies all
lecture requirements for 90 days after graduation.

(5) Complete and document practical training requirements


provided in OPNAV 3130/15. Graduation from CAT I/CAT II SRSS
satisfies all practical training requirements for 90 days after
graduation.

b. Refresher training requirements for previously


qualified rescue swimmer(s) who have not performed a rescue
swimmer evaluation for a period of 2 years or more. Prior to
receiving command designation, a rescue swimmer shall
complete the following requirements:

(1) Be a graduate of the CNO approved CAT II Rescue


Swimmer Course (Q-050-0604).

Note: Personnel who have previously completed CAT I


Aviation Rescue Swimmer Course (C-050-0600) may
attend the SRS CAT II.

(2) Complete requirements listed in subparagraphs 4a(1)


through 4a(5) of this chapter.

c. Previously qualified or qualified rescue swimmers who have


performed the duties of a rescue swimmer at another command within

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a period of 2 years from their last evaluation shall complete the


requirements listed in subparagraphs 4a(1) through 4a(5) of this
chapter prior to designation.

Note: The minimum requirements for qualified SRS


reporting TAD, including aviation rescue swimmers who are
utilized by units to perform SRS duties, shall include a
J-bar davit and rescue boat deployment as well as ship
class configuration training. These requirements are not
waiverable. Aviation rescue swimmers should only be used
by surface units in emergency situations. If such a
situation exists, the surface unit is required to provide
a plan of action and milestones to both the aviation and
surface ISIC and TYCOM outlining the means by which they
will acquire and train a SRS.

d. A qualified SRS shall:

(1) Maintain qualification for ARC “CPR” for the


professional rescuer or AHA Health Care Provider course. The
adult, child and infant annual proficiency must be verified by a
qualified CPR instructor. Currency shall be maintained based on
expiration date of CPR card as specified by certifying agency.

(2) Complete lecture training requirements detailed in


OPNAV 3130/3.

(3) Perform practical training requirements as specified


by OPNAV 3130/15. Additionally, rescue swimmer night pool
training may be completed in one of two ways:

(a) During daylight using a rescue swimmer mask


configured with four layers of five percent window tint. For an
outdoor pool in bright sunlight one additional layer of five
percent tint may be required for a realistic nighttime
simulation. Training evolutions shall be conducted using all
night SAR procedures. After the rescue swimmer is dressed out
and sitting on the side of the pool, an eye acclimation period of
3 to 5 minutes is required before the swimmer will feel safe and
comfortable with the nighttime simulation.

(b) During night evolutions, the training supervisor


shall ensure that the pool area is set up as follows for night
pool training:

1. All exits from the water and from the pool


areas are marked with a red chemlight.

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2. Pool and pool deck light switches are marked


with a blue chemlight.

3. Phone is marked with a blue chemlight or


flashlight.

4. If a parachute is used, a green chemlight


shall be attached to the apex.

5. All rescue swimmers performing training in the


pool shall wear an activated green chemlight in the mask while in
the water.

Note: Commanding officers may


grant a written waiver to
subparagraph 4d(3) (with the
exception of OPNAV 3130/3) of this
chapter for deployments which may
preclude their completion.
Waivers shall not exceed 90 days
after return from deployment.
Waivers shall be filed in the
rescue swimmer’s training record.

(4) Perform a minimum of two actual J-bar davit and rescue


boat deployments annually. OPNAV 3130/15 and TORIS/TFOM shall be
used to document deployment completion.

(5) If proficiency requirements have expired (without


waiver approval), the rescue swimmer shall be removed from an
operational status and the ship cannot count that swimmer toward
their minimum swimmer requirement. If all proficiency
requirements are completed within 60 days of expiration, the
rescue swimmer may be reinstated to an operational status at the
discretion of the command SAR officer. If requirements are not
completed within that period, the swimmer’s designation will be
removed pending a CEB per chapter 11.

(6) Rescue swimmer’s shall complete an evaluation once per


inter-deployment cycle not to exceed 24 months. Chapter 11 lists
evaluation requirements and OPNAV 3130/1 shall be used to document
the evaluation.

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5. J-Bar Davit Recovery Crew

a. All members shall be assigned per the watch, quarter and


station bills and have completed all applicable Personnel
Qualification Standard (PQS) requirements for their position.

b. Units that are equipped with rescue capable J-bar davits


shall maintain all lecture and proficiency training requirements
detailed in OPNAV 3130/16.

c. Ships shall perform a minimum of two J-bar davit recovery


exercises annually. OPNAV 3130/16 and TORIS/TFOM shall be used
to document deployment completion.

6. Rescue Boat Crew

a. All members shall be assigned per the watch, quarter, and


station bills, complete all applicable PQS requirements for their
position, and be second-class swimmer qualified.

b. Boat officers or coxswains should be weapon qualified (at


the discretion of the commanding officer).

c. All members shall maintain lecture and proficiency


training requirements detailed in OPNAV 3130/16.

d. Ships shall perform a minimum of two rescue boat recovery


exercises annually. OPNAV 3130/16 and TORIS/TFOM shall be used
to document deployment completion.

7. Safety Standards for all SAR Training, Evaluations, and


Fitness Tests

a. Prior to commencing any SAR training or evaluations, the


senior person present shall complete appendix C, ensure a
qualified a rescue swimmer with a level “A” medical kit is on
hand, and verify that all personnel involved in the evolution are
given a safety brief concerning:

(1) Recall procedures for medical personnel in case of


emergency.

(2) Assignment of rescue swimmer or lifeguard as the


safety observer. The safety observer will remain out of the
pool, wear a whistle, and be equipped with their applicable
medical kit. The safety observer shall observe training/

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evaluations and initiate procedures to render assistance and/or


recall medical personnel in case of an emergency.

(3) Identify an additional qualified rescue swimmer as a


safety swimmer. The safety swimmer shall be present to render
immediate assistance to personnel in the water.

(4) TTO procedures. A TTO shall be called by anyone who


is uncertain about requirements or procedures to be performed
during the evolution. A TTO shall also be called by any person
supervising training who observes the rescue swimmer or other
participants performing procedures incorrectly or unsafely.

(5) Whistle blasts. One whistle blast shall be given to


gain an individual’s attention. Two whistle blasts require all
personnel in the pool to look at the safety observer for
instructions. Multiple whistle blasts shall require all personnel
in the pool to swim to the edge, exit the pool, and muster at a
designated location.

(6) Break/release hold procedures. Any rescue swimmer who


is involved in close contact water training and feels in distress
shall verbally order the other rescue swimmer to “BREAK.” If the
rescue swimmer in distress cannot give verbal instructions, he/she
shall pinch the other rescue swimmer in order to signal “release
hold.” Rescue swimmers who are ordered to “BREAK” or are pinched
shall release the hold immediately and render assistance to the
distressed rescue swimmer as necessary.

(7) Night training procedures. All requirements listed in


subparagraph 4d(3)(b) of this chapter shall be completed.

b. When conducting an SFT per chapter 13, the following


minimum safety standards shall be complied with:

(1) The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall verify that each


individual performing the SFT has a copy of last two PFA results
of “Good Low” or better from the PRIMS Web site and is fit for
full duty.

(2) One person who is qualified in adult CPR and trained


in first aid procedures shall be identified as the safety observer
for the SFT. The safety observer shall monitor the testing,
render assistance, and recall medical personnel when needed.
Safety observers may not perform the fitness test while fulfilling
safety observer responsibilities.

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CHAPTER 13

SAR FITNESS TEST (SFT) REQUIREMENTS

1. Aviation/SRS, SMT and HIRA are required to be physically


conditioned to routinely perform demanding rescues in all
operational environments. In response to these requirements, the
Naval Aerospace Medical Research Laboratory conducted a
comprehensive tasked based study on physical fitness requirements
of rescue personnel and developed the following programs for use
by the SAR community.

a. A 12-week physical fitness build up program designed for


initial accessions to begin at recruit training and continue
through Naval Aircrew Candidate School.

b. A rescue personnel physical fitness maintenance program


designed to build and maintain aerobic and strength conditioning
of fleet rescue personnel.

c. An SFT designed to evaluate the aerobic and strength


conditioning of rescue personnel.

2. Rescue crewchiefs, SMTs and HIRAs not qualified as rescue


swimmers shall perform the SFT described below during initial and
annual SAR evaluations, and during command SAR evaluations by the
TYCOM SAR evaluator. If during the TYCOM SAR evaluation command
rescue aircrewman are not available for the SFT, the command
standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the SFT
within 30 days of the TYCOM SAR evaluation. The only exception
to this is if the rescue swimmer was deployed or on extended TAD
status during this time. The makeup TYCOM SFT shall be
documented in accordance with chapter 10.

Note: The SFT does not relieve Navy personnel from


maintaining the requirements of the Navy physical
readiness program outlined in OPNAVINST 6110.1A.

3. The SFT for aviation rescue swimmers, rescue crewchiefs, SMTs


and HIRAs is as follows:

a. Follow all current SFT and safety procedures outlined in


chapters 7 through 9. Personnel shall wear a flight suit and
steel toe boots for land events. The standardization petty
officer shall ensure sufficient equipment, support personnel, and
transportation are available to complete the SFT for all
participants. Prior to starting the SFT, the standardization

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petty officer shall assemble all participants and support


personnel for a review of the SFT requirements, safety procedures,
and support personnel responsibilities.

Note: To provide evaluation schedule flexibility and


accommodate testing large groups of rescue aircrewman
during TYCOM SAR evaluations, it may be necessary to
provide more time between events or run two separate
sessions. The TYCOM SAR evaluator and SAR
standardization petty officer should plan a SFT schedule
of available personnel in advance to provide the most
flexibility while evaluating readiness of the command’s
rescue aircrewman.

b. Perform a minimum of four pull-ups. Pull-ups shall be


over hand, started and ended from a dead hang. Personnel shall
pull up to a point where the bottom of the chin breaks the
horizontal plane of the top of the pull up bar and come back down
to a dead hang prior to beginning the next pull-up. Kicking,
swinging, kipping, or assistance from a partner is not
authorized. Personnel may rest in the down position or hang by
one hand momentarily. Maximum time is 2 minutes.

c. The maximum rest period is 5 minutes prior to next event.

d. Carry two 50 pound dumbbells a distance of 100 yards over


flat terrain, stepping over four obstacles 12 to 14 inches in
height in 1 minute, 25 seconds or less. The 100-yard course may
be one way or up and back. Two rest periods are authorized (at
the discretion of the test participant) during this test, without
exceeding the 1:25 time period. The dumbbells may be set down to
rest. The test is conducted while walking, not running.

e. The maximum rest period is 5 minutes prior to the next


event.

f. Walk one mile over flat terrain with the MEDEVAC litter
in the backpack carrying case (worn on shoulders) in a maximum of
16:30. Any back pack with contents weighing 39 pounds total may
be substituted for a MEDEVAC litter to complete testing for large
groups or commands without MEDEVAC litters.

Note: Once completed with the MEDEVAC litter carry


portion of the SFT, rescue crewchiefs, SMTs and HIRA who
are not qualified rescue swimmers are completed with the
SFT requirments.

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g. The minimum rest period is 5 minutes. A maximum rest


period of 20 minutes is authorized for logistical considerations
of setting up for the next event.

h. A 500-meter minimum gear swim followed immediately by a


400-meter buddy tow in a pool in 27 minutes or less. Swims shall
be conducted wearing minimum equipment listed in reference (b).
Rescue harness flares and radios may be removed, however, upon
completion of swims, rescue swimmers shall ensure that all
equipment is thoroughly rinsed with fresh water and tied back into
rescue harnesses per NAVAIR 13-1-6 series maintenance manuals.
Personnel shall start the 500-meter swim while in the pool, swim
continuously for 500-meters, then without interruption, perform
the buddy tow for 400-meters. The buddy tow may be performed
using the cross-chest carry or collar tow. Prior to the
completion of the 500-meter swim, a tow buddy will be in the pool
awaiting the swimmer. The tow buddy shall wear a swimsuit and a
t-shirt at a minimum. The tow buddy shall not be attired in a wet
suit, mask, snorkel or fins. The tow buddy may be equipped with a
LPU-28 life preserver, or other personnel flotation device. The
backstroke is not authorized during any portion of the swim or
buddy tow.

i. SFT times and point system for aviation rescue swimmers,


rescue crewchiefs, HIRA and SMTs are listed below. Timed events
shall be rounded up.
SWIM: POINTS: LITTER HIKE: POINTS: DUMBBELL: POINTS: PULL-UPS POINTS:
18:40 100 12:20 100 0:35 100 20 100
18:41-19:00 98 12:21-12:30 98 0:37 98 19 95
19:01-19:20 96 12:31-12:40 96 0:39 96 18 90
19:21-19:40 94 12:41-12:50 94 0:41 94 17 85
19:41-20:00 92 12:51-13:00 92 0:43 92 16 80
20:01-20:20 90 13:01-13:10 90 0:45 90 15 75
20:21-20:40 88 13:11-13:20 88 0:47 88 14 70
20:41-21:00 86 13:21-13:30 86 0:49 86 13 68
21:01-21:20 84 13:31-13:40 84 0:51 84 12 66
21:21-21:40 82 13:41-13:50 82 0:53 82 11 64
21:41-22:00 80 13:51-14:00 80 0:55 80 10 62
22:01-22:20 78 14:01-14:10 78 0:57 78 9 60
22:21-22:40 76 14:11-14:20 76 0:59 76 8 58
22:41-23:00 74 14:21-14:30 74 1:01 74 7 56
23:01-23:20 72 14:31-14:40 72 1:03 72 6 54
23:21-23:40 70 14:41-14:50 70 1:05 70 5 52
23:41-24:00 68 14:51-15:00 68 1:07 68 4 50
24:01-24:20 66 15:01-15:10 66 1:09 66
24:21-24:40 64 15:11-15:20 64 1:11 64
24:41-25:00 62 15:21-15:30 62 1:13 62
25:01-25:20 60 15:31-15:40 60 1:15 60
25:21-25:40 58 15:41-15:50 58 1:17 58
25:41-26:00 56 15:51-16:00 56 1:19 56
26:01-26:20 54 16:01-16:10 54 1:21 54
26:21-26:40 52 16:11-16:20 52 1:23 52
26:41-27:00 50 16:21-16:30 50 1:25 50

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4. SRSs shall perform the SFT described below during rescue


swimmer evaluations administered by the TYCOM SAR evaluator as
follows:

a. Follow all SFT, medical clearance, and safety procedures


outlined in chapter 12. Personnel may wear physical training
clothing for pull-ups. The SFT supervisor shall ensure
sufficient equipment, support personnel, and transportation are
available to complete the SFT for all participants. Prior to
starting, the SFT supervisor shall assemble all participants and
support personnel for a review of the fitness test requirements,
safety procedures, and support personnel responsibilities.

b. Perform a minimum of four pull-ups. Pull-ups shall be


over hand, started and ended from a dead hang. Personnel shall
pull up to a point where the bottom of the chin breaks the
horizontal plane of the top of the pull up bar and come back down
to a dead hang prior to beginning the next pull-up. Kicking,
swinging, kipping, or assistance from a partner is not
authorized. Personnel may rest in the down position or hang by
one hand momentarily. Maximum time is 2 minutes.

c. The minimum rest period is 5 minutes. A maximum rest


period of 20 minutes is authorized for logistical considerations
of setting up for the next event.

d. A 500-meter minimum gear swim followed immediately by a


400-meter buddy tow in a pool in 27 minutes or less. Swims shall
be conducted wearing the minimum equipment listed in reference
(b). Personnel shall start the 500-meter swim while in the pool,
swim continuously for 500-meters, then without interruption
perform the buddy tow for 400-meters. The buddy tow may be
performed using the cross-chest carry or collar tow. Prior to
completion of the 500-meter swim, a tow buddy will be in the pool
awaiting the swimmer. The tow buddy shall wear a swimsuit and a
t-shirt at a minimum. The tow buddy shall not be attired in a
wet suit, mask, snorkel, or fins. The tow buddy may be equipped
with a LPU-28 (SAR-1) or personnel flotation device. The
backstroke is not authorized during any portion of the swim or
buddy tow.

Note: The SFT does not relieve Navy personnel from


maintaining the requirements of the Navy physical
readiness program outlined in OPNAVINST 6110.1A.

5. SRS SFT points system is listed below. Timed events shall be


rounded up.

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SWIM: POINTS: PULL-UPS. POINTS:
18:40 100 20 100
18:41-19:00 98 19 95
19:01-19:20 96 18 90
19:21-19:40 94 17 85
19:41-20:00 92 16 80
20:01-20:20 90 15 75
20:21-20:40 88 14 70
20:41-21:00 86 13 68
21:01-21:20 84 12 66
21:21-21:40 82 11 64
21:41-22:00 80 10 62
22:01-22:20 78 9 60
22:21-22:40 76 8 58
22:41-23:00 74 7 56
23:01-23:20 72 6 54
23:21-23:40 70 5 52
23:41-24:00 68 4 50
24:01-24:20 66
24:21-24:40 64
24:41-25:00 62
25:01-25:20 60
25:21-25:40 58
25:41-26:00 56
26:01-26:20 54
26:21-26:40 52
26:41-27:00 50

6. The failure of any portion of the SFT by a(n) aviation/SRS,


HIRA or SMT will result in the removal of the appropriate
qualification until successful completion of the SFT.
Documentation of the SFT failure shall be completed on the
appropriate evaluation form and placed in the individual’s OPNAV
3760/32. Rescue personnel must perform the minimum requirement
during each phase of the SFT in order to pass the test. A
failure to meet the minimum standards in one phase is a failure
of the entire SFT. Exceeding the minimum standards in one phase
does not overcome a weakness in another phase. If an individual
fails the SFT, commands shall follow SAR evaluation failure
procedures as outlined in chapters 7 through 9 and 11.

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CHAPTER 14

POOL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The following charts are provided to assist commands and fleet


concentration areas in planning pool facility needs and training
gear requirements. These training requirements encompass those
listed in chapter 7 and OPNAV 3130/4 to maintain rescue swimmer
qualification and proficiency.

ESTIMATED TIMES FOR AVIATION PRACTICAL POOL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS


LIFE SAVING PROCEDURES:COMPLETE ONCE, EVERY QUARTER, DAY OR NIGHT
JAN-MAR APR-JUN JUL-SEP OCT-DEC
APPROACHES/CARRIES 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min
ESCAPES/RELEASES 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min
COMBATIVE SURVIVOR 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min
EMERGENCY FLOTATION (MOB) 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min
PARACHUTE DISENTANGLEMENT PROCEDURES:COMPLETE 1 DAY AND NIGHT SEMI-ANNUALLY
JAN - JUN JUL – DEC
INTEGRATED TORSO HARNESS 20 min 25 min 20 min 25 min (N)
U.S. NAVY BACKPACK 20 min 20 min 20 min 20 min (N)
AIRSAVE VEST 10 min 10 min 10 min 10 min (N)
RAFT 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min (N)
RESCUE EQUIPMENT/DEVICE PROCEDURES: COMPLETE 1 DAY AND NIGHT SEMI-ANNUALLY
JAN - JUN JUL – DEC
RESCUE STROP 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min (N)
RESCUE LITTER/TRAIL LINE 15 min 20 min 15 min 20 min (N)
RESCUE SEAT 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min (N)
RESCUE NET/RESCUE BASKET 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min (N)
TRI-SAR/QUICK STROP 5 min 5 min 5 min 5 min (N)
JAN-JUN JUL-DEC
PROFICIENCY SFT 30 min 30 min

Notes:
1. All times reflect individual training requirements for a
single rescue swimmer.
2. Estimated times are placed into the appropriate section of
OPNAV 3130/4. These times are transposed into the following
calculation sheet. DO NOT document training times on the
individual swimmer’s OPNAV 3130/4 filed in their OPNAV 3760/32.

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TIME NEEDED PER EVENT FOR SAR TRAINING ANNUAL


TRAINING
HOURS
MINUTES
WEEKLY
SUPERVISED SWIM PROFICIENCY Hourly formula = min x 52 / 60 20 17.3
QUARTERLY
APPROACHES AND CARRIES 20.00
ESCAPES/RELEASES 20.00
COMBATIVE SURVIVOR 20.00
EMER FLOATATION (MOB) 20.00
Hourly formula = min x 4 / 60 TOTAL 80.00 5.3
SEMI ANNUAL DAY/NIGHT
INTEGRATED TORSO HARNESS 45.00
U.S. NAVY BACKPACK 40.00
AIRSAVE VEST 20.00
RAFT 10.00
Hourly formula = min x 2 / 60 TOTAL 115.00 3.8
SEMI ANNUAL DAY/NIGHT
RESCUE STROP 10.00
RESCUE LITTER/TRAIL LINE 35.00
RESCUE SEAT 10.00
RESCUE NET/RESCUE BASKET 10.00
TRI-SAR/QUICK STROP 10.00
Hourly formula = min x 2 / 60 TOTAL 75.00 2.5
SEMI ANNUAL
SFT PROFICIENCY Hourly formula = min x 2 / 60 30.00 1.0
ANNUAL
EVALUATION SFT AND EVALUATION 60.00
Hourly formula = min / 60 TOTAL 60.00 1.0
SAMPLE ONLY. HOURLY TOTAL WILL VARY WITH CHANGES IN LINES 2 AND 4.

1. TOTAL ANNUAL POOL HOURS REQUIRED PER SWIMMER 31.0


2. NUMBER OF SWIMMERS IN COMMAND 30.0
3. ANNUAL MAN-HOURS OF POOL TIME REQUIRED 930.0
4. NUMBER OF SWIMMERS TRAINING SIMULTANEOUSLY 7.0
5. ANNUAL POOL FACILITY HOURS REQUIRED 132.9
6. WEEKLY POOL FACILITY HOURS REQUIRED 2.6

NOTES:
(1) Additional pool time of approximately 3 hours will be required for
the command annual TYCOM evaluation.
(2) Times do not reflect pool set up/break down and will vary
depending on swimmer proficiency.

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POOL TRAINING GEAR National Stock Number/Part Number


LR-1 4220-00-118-6122
LRU-18 4220-01-272-8004
LRU-23 4220-99-352-4975
LPU-30 A/A 4220-01-484-6113
LPU-34P 4220-01-483-4390
SURVIVOR RESCUE SLING 1680-01-347-4946
TRI-SAR QUICK STROP 214
MEDEVAC LITTER 6530-01-187-0104
RESCUE LITTER FLOATATION
KIT 5961-01-329-6420
RESCUE LITTER SLING
ASSEMBLY 1670-01-226-5300
TRAIL LINE ASSEMBLY 4010-01-312-4854
DOUBLE RESCUE HOOK 4030-00-863-8546
CMU-33 8415-01-441-3296
HGU-84 8475-01-387-6711
HGU-68 8475-01-393-1182
NB-8 BACKPACK 569AS100-5
QUICK EJECTION SNAPS 5340-00-875-1861
MBU-23/P OXYGEN MASK G010-1314-63
MBU-23 LOWER HOSE ASSY 4720-01-407-0686
SKU-10 UPPER HOSE ASSY 4720-01-384-7492
PCU-33/P TORSO HARNESS 1670-01-130-3120
SKU-3/A (seat pan) 1680-01-125-7998
KOCH FITTING ADAPTER ASSY 1670-00-148-8492
MINI KOCH FITTING SEAT PAN 1670-00-997-6662
MINI KOCH FITTING 1670-00-986-8334
"D" RING 5365-00-339-8601
PARACHUTE, F/A-18 E/F 1670-99-151-1871
RESCUE SEAT 4240-01-465-2302
RESCUE NET 1670-01-172-3592
COLLAPSIBLE RESCUE BASKET 495
FLIGHT BOOTS 8430-00-624-3135
FLIGHT SUITS 8415-01-351-0339
MEDICAL KIT MODEL 251 (bag
only) 6545-01-157-9112
MOULAGE KIT 6910-00-540-6372
PRC-149 TRAINING RADIO 5998-01-466-0183

NOTES:
(1) Suitable substitutes are acceptable.
(2) Reference (b) lists the contents for the medical kit bag.

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CHAPTER 15

CNO SAR MODEL MANAGER SAR EXCELLENCE AWARD

1. General. The SAR Excellence Award will be awarded annually


to the USN/USMC individual, crew and unit who best demonstrate
effort in the field of SAR that was above and beyond the call of
duty. Recipients must exemplify the selfless commitment to
others embodied in the SAR motto: "So others may live." The
awardee(s) will be selected solely on merit. Six awards will be
presented. The award categories are: aviation individual,
surface individual, aviation crew, surface crew (rescue boat or
J-bar davit), aviation unit and surface unit. Each command may
submit one input for each applicable award category.

2. Basis for the Individual, Crew, and Unit Life Saving Award.
The action on the part of the nominee(s) must be clearly shown to
have been extraordinary and beyond that reasonably expected while
undertaking a SAR mission. The action must be shown to have
alleviated a situation in which a victim was in substantial peril
with high potential for life threatening injury or death. The
nominee(s) action must be shown to have occurred in such a manner
that in successfully carrying out that action, the nominee(s) was
required to place himself or herself in a potentially life-
threatening situation. However, it must be shown that the
behavior on the part of the nominee(s) did not exceed the bounds
of good judgment and did not constitute reckless endangerment of
his or her own well-being or that of others.

3. Preparation and Submission of Nominations

a. All nominations shall follow the guidelines for preparing


CNO SAR Model Manager SAR Excellence Award per paragraph 5 of
this chapter. Any person familiar with the contributions of the
individual, crew or unit being nominated can submit a nomination.
Nominations must include the unit commanding officer’s
endorsement in support of the nomination. The action on which
the nomination is based must have occurred during the period from
1 January to 31 December, for the year nomination was submitted.
Nominations must be submitted to the CNO SAR model manager no
later than 1 March of the following year. Nominations received
after the cutoff date will be returned. Nominations may be
submitted to the SAR model manager via mail, e-mail, message or
fax to:

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Commanding Officer, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE


Attn: CNO SAR Model Manager
P.O. Box 357122
San Diego, CA 92135-7122
DSN: 735-5404 or
Fax COMM: (619)545-5404
E-mail: hsc3sarmm(at)navy.mil

b. The CNO SAR model manager staff shall consider each


nomination to determine if the nominee has met the criteria
outlined. Considerations shall be based only on the information
contained in the nomination package; therefore, they must stand
on their own merit. The CNO SAR model manager staff will be the
selection committee, and award recommendations will be routed
through the chain of command for final approval. The winners of
the awards will be announced via message, and the presentation of
the award will take place during the CNO SAR Conference or
forwarded to the applicable TYCOM for presentation.

4. Categories. There are six categories of awards:

a. Aviation Individual. May be a helicopter rescue swimmer,


inland rescue aircrewman, or SMT. May be part of the crew award
also.

b. Surface Individual. A SRS. May be part of the crew


award also.

c. Aviation Crew. Helicopter crew(s) of a SAR mission.

d. Surface Crew. Rescue boat crew(s) or deck crews


operating a rescue boat and J-bar davit.

e. Aviation Unit. Aviation squadron or station SAR unit.

f. Surface Unit: Surface ship. May also include actions of


the ship and embarked aviation detachment.

5. Guidelines. Guidelines for preparing CNO SAR model manager


individual, crew and unit SAR Excellence Award nominations.
Nominations are organized by the following sections.

a. Section I: Name of nominee(s), address(es), and


telephone number(s), professional title, and unit.

b. Section II: Biographical data. Submit a brief


(approximately 50 words) narrative biography of the nominee(s).

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c. Section III: Citation (not to exceed 17 lines).


Citations should be carefully prepared and illustrate why the
nominee(s) is/are receiving the award. When preparing the
citation, be specific. It is recommended that it be written
after preparing the rest of the nomination. The following are
sample lines:

"for undertaking high risk rescue efforts resulting in


the saving of a human life on the face of El Capitan in
Yosemite, California."

"for placing himself in great peril by diving into icy


water and rescuing a submerged infant."

“for superior performance of duty as a search and


rescue unit and on-scene commander during three separate
SAR missions which resulted in the successful rescue of
eight survivors from the high seas.”

d. Section IV: Documentation or award qualifications.


Describe in a qualitative manner, the nature, significance, and
context of the nominee(s) actions. The nature of the personal
action is what warrants this nomination. The significance
relates to the importance of the actions and the results or
effects resulting from them. The context refers to background
within which the action took place, difficulties that had to be
overcome, degree of risk to the nominee and the victim from the
physical environment, weather, etc.

e. Section V: Nominator information (name, rate/rank,


address, telephone number, fax number, and activity).

Note: A nomination must include the unit commanding


officer’s endorsement.

6. Determination of Award. The CNO SAR model manager must


determine that the nominee(s) have performed "a selfless, high
risk act; probably resulting in the saving of a human life,"
rather than routine behavior normally expected of/or performed by
persons involved in the often demanding and hazardous activities
of search and rescue. This determination must be made solely on
the information contained in the nomination. A well-written
nomination will provide enough justification to make this
determination easy.

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APPENDIX A
REFERENCES

(a) International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue


Manual (IAMSAR)
(b) NTTP 3-50.1, Navy Search and Rescue Manual
(c) NWP 3-22.5-SAR-TACAID, Navy SAR Information Document
(d) ATP-10D, NATO Search and Rescue Manual
(e) OPNAVINST 3710.7U
(f) SECNAVINST 5210.16
(g) NAVAIR 00-80T-122, Helicopter Operating Procedures for Air-
Capable Ships
(h) OPNAVINST 3120.32C
(i) BUPERSINST 1326.4D
(j) COMNAVSURFORINST 3502.1D

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APPENDIX B
FORMS

The following forms are available on Naval Forms Online (NFOL) at


https://navalforms.daps.dla.mil:

a. NAVMED 6410/2 (12-99) Clearance Notice (Aeromedical)

b. OPNAV 3760/32 (4-81) NATOPS Flight Personnel Training and


Qualification Jacket

c. OPNAV 3760/32E (4-90) School/Course Attendance Record

d. OPNAV 3760/32G (4-90) Examination Record

e. OPNAV 3130/1 Rescue Swimmer, SMT, HIRA and Rescue


Crewchief Evaluation Report

f. OPNAV 3130/2 Initial Training Checklist

g. OPNAV 3130/3 Rescue Crewman Common Core Ground Training


Form

h. OPNAV 3130/4 Aviation Rescue Swimmer/Hoist Operator


Practical Training Form

i. OPNAV 3130/6 SAR Medical Technician (SMT) Initial


Training Checklist

j. OPNAV 3130/7 SAR Medical Technician(SMT)Practical and


Ground Training Form

k. OPNAV 3130/12 Helicopter Inland Rescue Air crewman/Rescue


Crewchief Practical Training Form

l. OPNAV 3130/15 Surface Rescue Swimmer Practical Training


Form

m. OPNAV 3130/16 J-Bar Davit Recovery Crew/Rescue Boat Crew


Training Form

n. OPNAV 3130/17 OPNAVINST 3130.6E Change Recommendation


Form

o. OPNAV 3130/18 Paraloft Ground Training Form

p. OPNAV 3130/20 SAR Medical Rescue Report

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APPENDIX C
EMERGENCY FLOW CHART/CHECK LIST

ASPIRATION OF CARDIO- EXTERNAL BLEEDING SUSPECTED SPINAL INJURY TO HEAT INJURIES


WATER PULMONARY (WOUNDS) INJURY LIMBS, BROKEN
DISTRESS BONES OR
SPRAINS
Activate Activate Activate Activate alarm Activate alarm Activate Activate alarm
alarm system. alarm alarm system. system. alarm system.
system. system. system.
Use fire Remove from Remove from Check airway, Check ABC’s. Check ABC’s. Remove from
extinguisher water. water. breathing & water. (if
if practical. circulation (ABC’s). applicable)
Evacuate Check ABC’s. Check ABC’s. Activate Emergency Activate EMS. Activate Check ABC’s.
building. Medical Services EMS.
(EMS).
Activate/call Activate Activate Leave in water if Leave in water if Immobilize Cool down body
9-911 Fire EMS. EMS. neck or spinal neck or spinal area. temperature as
Dept. injury is suspected injury is required.
until proper suspected until
equipment and proper equipment
personnel arrive. and personnel
arrive.
Secure Apply CPR if Move body as unit Move body as unit Splint or Activate EMS.
building. Oxygen. (if necessary. secured to secured to wrap as (if
qualified) backboard. backboard. necessary. applicable)
Muster Monitor Apply Control bleeding. Apply Oxygen. (if Transport as Monitor ABC's.
students and ABC’s. Oxygen. (if qualified) appropriate.
staff. qualified)
Transport as Treat for Apply Oxygen. (if Treat for shock. Transport as
appropriate. shock. qualified) appropriate.

Transport as Treat for shock. Transport as


appropriate. appropriate.
Transport as
appropriate.
NOTE: THE CORPMAN/EMT DECIDES MOST APPROPRIATE TRANSFER METHOD.

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EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT


POLICE/SHORE PATROL LEVEL A or B MEDICAL KIT 1
FIRE WHISTLE 1
AMBULANCE SPINE BOARD or RESCUE LITTER 1
COMMAND QUARTERDECK OPNAVINST 3130.6E 1
CELL PHONE NTTP 3-50 1
CNO SAR MODEL MANAGER DSN 735-2479
COMMAND SAR PETTY OFFICER
IN CHARGE OF TRAINING:
ON DECK SAFETY OBSERVER
WITH WHISTLE:
IN WATER SAFETY SWIMMER
WITH MASK AND FINS:
TRAINING GEAR RFT:
TRAINING TIME OUT REVIEW:
BREAK HOLD RELEASE
REVIEWED:
WHISTLE BLAST REVIEW:

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