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OPNAV INSTRUCTION 3130.6B
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From: Chief of Naval Operations

Subj : NAVAL SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) STANDARDIZATION PROGRAiVl

Ref: (a) INational SAR Plan (JCS 3-50)

(b) 1Navy Search and Rescue Manual (NWP 3-50.1)
(c) NATO Search and Rescue Manual (ATP-1O)
(d) Navy SAR,Information Document (NWP 3-22.5-SAR-TACAID)
(e) 2PNAVINST 371O.7R General NATOPS (NOTAL)
[f) SEC14AV’iNST5214.2B (NOTAL)
(g) OPNAVINST 611O.1E Physical Readiness Program
(h) BUMEDINST 1510.17 (NOTAL)
- (i) NWP 3-04.4 (NOTAL)
(j) Manual of Medicine (P-117) (NOTAL)
(k) 3PNAVINST 3120.32C
(1) BUPERINST 1326.4B

Encl: (1) SAR conference Procedures

(2) SAR Advisory Board (SAB) Procedures
(3) Aviation Unit SAR Policies and Evaluation Procedures
(4) SAR Training and Evaluation Requirements for Pilots
(5) Aviation Rescue Swimmer Mission Statement and
&viation Rescue Swimmer, Rescue Crewchief Training,
Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements
(6) kviation Rescue Swimmer Evaluation Report
(7) Aviation Rescue Swimmer Initial Training Checklist
(8) Rescue Swimmer and Rescue Crewchief Ground
rraining Lectures
(9) hviation Rescue Swimmer Pool/Water Training Form
(lo) SAR Medical Technician Mission Statement and SAR
Medical Technician Training, Proficiency and
Evaluation Requirements
(11) SAR Medical Technician Practical Evaluation
Requirements
(12) SAR Medical Technician Evaluation Report
(13) SAR Medical Technician Ground Training Lectures
(14) SAR Medical Technician Practical Training Requirements
(15) Paraloft Evaluation
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Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen Mission Statement
and Rescue Aircrewman, Rescue Crewchief Training,
Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements
(17) Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewman Evaluation Report
(18) Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewman and Rescue
Crewchief Ground Training Form
(19) Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen and Rescue
Crewchief Practical Training Form
(20) Aviation Rescue Aircrewmen/Crewchief Records
Maintenance Requirements
(21) Surface Unit SAR Policies and Evaluation Procedures
(22) Surface Rescue Swimmer Mission Statement, Surface
Rescue Swirmner Training, Proficiency and
Evaluation Requirements
(23) Surface Unit SAR Team/Crew Training and Proficiency
Requirements
(24) Surface Rescue Swimmer Evaluation Report
(25) Surface Rescue Swimmer Training Lectures
(26) Surface Rescue Swimmer Pool/Water Training
(27) Semi-annual Team Training for Rescue Boat Crew
(28) Semi-annual Team training for Forecastle Rescue Crew
(29) Command Annual Search and Rescue Summary Report (MSG
Format )
(30) SAR Excellence Awards Inputs
(31) OPNAVINST 3130.6B Change Recommendation Form

1, Purpose. To implement standardization 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. Cancellation. OPNAVINST 3130.6A.

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 training, rescue equipment, and procedures be coordinated
among the operating force shore establishments and allied nations.

4. z. This instruction applies to all DON units and

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

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5. General

a. Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE (HC-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 (HC-3) remains under the

operational and administrative control of Commander, Naval Air
Force, U. S. Pacific Fleet but is authorized direct liaison with
CNO (N880H) 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
procedures are established in enclosures (1) and (2). Enclosure
(3) outlines Aviation Unit SAR Policies and Evaluation procedures.
Enclosures (4) through (28) address SAR training requirements for
pilots, rescue aircrewmen, rescue crewchiefs, rescue boatl
forecastle crew, and surface rescue swimmers. Enclosure (29),
pages (1) aviation and (2) surface are annual command SAR summary
reports. Enclosure (30) gives guidance on SAR Excellence Award
inputs. Enclosure (31) is the OPNAVINST 3130.6 change
recommendation form.

6. Definitions

a. CNO SAR Sponsor. The SAR Standardization Program shall be

under the sponsorship of CNO (N88). N869 should be consulted on
all SAR issues related to surface units.

b. Rescue Capable Helicopters. All naval helicopters are

capable of performing search andlor communications assistance
during a SAR. With the exception of the AH-1, 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; and of these, only helicopters
equipped with a coupled doppler system may be considered night
overwater recovery capable. Helicopters that do not have an
operable coupled doppler system may be considered night overwater
recovery capable in accordance with T’fCOM/TypEWING
Night Vision Device (NVD) training, qualification and proficiency
instructions.

c. Rescue Aircrewmen and Rescue Crewchiefs. Rescue

aircrewmen are defined as naval aircrewmen who are qualified and

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designated in accordance with specific helicopter NATOPS manuals
and this instruction to deploy from the helicopter during a SAR or
MEDEVAC mission. Examples are: Helicopter Rescue Swimmer,
Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen, and SAR Medical Technician.
For the purpose of clarification in this instruction, a rescue
crewchief is defined as a naval aircrewman who is 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 crewchiefs, first
aircrewmen, tactical systems operator, and sensor operators.

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

considered rescue capable either through the use of deck recovery,
motor whaleboat and/or rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) crews.

e. Rescue Swimmer School Model Manager. Surface and aviation

rescue swimmer instructor training and category I and II course
curriculum preparation are the responsibility of the Rescue
Swimmer School Model Manager (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
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 curriculum and changes as they occur.

f. Rappel School Model Manager. Basic Helicopter Rappel

Indoctrination training and course curriculum preparation are the
responsibility of the Rappel School Model Manager (RSMM).
Commanding Officer, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron THREE is
designated as the RSMM. The RSMM is responsible for advising
Chief of Naval Education and Training (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.

9. SAR Evaluation

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(1) Aviation Units. The TYCOM SAR Evaluator shall conduct
an evaluation of SAR training and readiness of aviation units with
assigned helicopters per enclosures (3) through (20) of this
instruction every 12 months. Evaluations expire at the end of the
month of the evaluation anniversary. Reporting requirements are
outlined in enclosure (3), paragraph 5. SAR Evaluation failure
will result in removal of SAR Certification and notification of
Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC).

For squadrons that utilize the Interdeployment Training Cycle and

deploy as a unit (i.e., HS), the periodicity of the evaluation
will be a minimum of once per Interdeployment Training Cycle, but
in no case shall exceed 24 months.

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

an evaluation of surface ship’s recovery/rescue crews and surface
rescue swimmers. The evaluation shall be administered once per
inter-deployment cycle, not to exceed 24 months in accordance with
enclosures (21) through (28). Reporting requirements are outlined
in enclosure (21). Evaluations expire at the end of the 24th ,
month. SAR Evaluation failure will result in removal of SAR
Certification and notification of the ISIC.

(3) Naval Air Stations/Naval Bases. The TYCOM SAR

Evaluator shall conduct an evaluation of the SAR training and
readiness status of these units. 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. Evaluations expire on
the last day of the evaluation anniversary month. Reporting
requirements are outlined in enclosure (3), paragraph 5. SAR
Evaluation failure will result in removal of SAR Certification and
notification of the ISIC.

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

an evaluation of SAR training and readiness of Aviation and/or
Surface Rescue Swimmers and Search and Rescue Medical Technicians
assigned to instructor billets in commands that do not maintain
rescue capable helicopters. The evaluation will consist of the
relevant portions of the aviation and/or surface rescue swimmer
and equipment maintenance requirements contained within this
instruction. Evaluation cycle’shall be every 12 months.
Evaluations expire on the last day of the evaluation anniversary
month. Reporting requirements are outlined in enclosure (3),
paragraph 5. SAR Evaluation failure will result in removal of SAR
Certification and notification of the ISIC.

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NOTE : TYCOMS UNABLE TO DESIGNATE THEIR OWN SAR EVALUATION UNIT
ARE TO REQUEST, THROUGH LETTERS OF AGREEMENT, SAR EVALUATIONS By
ESTABLISHED SAR EVALUATION UNITS. LETTERS OF AGREEMENT SHALL
INCLUDE FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS AND THE DESIRED ROUTING OF THE
FINAL REPORT.

h. SAR Certification. Satisfactory completion of a SAR

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

7. 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 in Chief. Should 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 enclosure (l). 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 shall have the
authority to speak and vote for their command on action items and
recommendations.

d. TYCOMS . Applicable type commanders shall designate SAR

Evaluation Units within their commands to train, evaluate, and
assist individual commands in developing and implementing search
and rescue programs. Established TYCOM SAR Evaluation Units may
be used to evaluate the units of other TYCOMS through Letters of
Agreement. The evaluation units shall be staffed as follows:

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

designated Helicopter Aircraft Commander [HAC) and have attended a
reco&ized SAR Planning Course. The enlisted evaluator shall be a
highly experienced individual with a current aviation rescue
swimmer Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 8215/7815 and
helicopter rescue aircrewmen qualification. The SAR Medical
Technician evaluator shall be a highly experienced individual with
current NEC 8401 and inland rescue aircrewmen training. SAR
Evaluations shall be conducted in accordance with this instruction
and TYCOM instructions/requirements. The SAR evaluation staff

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shall maintain applicable qualification and proficiency
requirements of this instruction.

(2) 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
graduate of a recognized SAR planning course and an enlisted
evaluator. The enlisted evaluator shall be a highly experienced
individual with a current Surface Rescue Swimmer NEC 0170
qualification. Aviation Rescue Swimmers NEC 7815/8215 who have
met the Surface Rescue Swimmer qualification and evaluation
requirements as certified by CNO Surface SAR Model Manager or
designated representative may serve on the TYCON Evaluation Team
when Surface Rescue Swimmers NEC 0170 are not available. The
enlisted evaluator shall maintain applicable qualification and
proficiency requirements of this instruction.

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

of Medicine and Surgery Units. Shall keep the.CNO SAR Model
Manager abreast of developments related to SAR equipment. Shall
make prototype or existing SAR/life support equipment available to
the CNO SAR Model Manager for operational test and evaluation for
search and rescue compatibility.

f. CNO SAR Model Manager. Responsible for the ‘establishment

of SAR policy and the promotion of standardization in training,
equipment, and procedures. Shall review all SAR Evaluation
Reports to ensure Navy-wide SAR standardization. Shall conduct
the CNO SAR Conference, per enclosure (l); the SAR Advisory Board,
per enclosure (2); and coordinate the completion of conference
generated action items. Shall conduct an annual evaluation of
TYCOM SAR Evaluation Units to ensure standardization and
compliance with this instruction. Responsible for keeping the CNO
SAR Sponsor and affected elements of the CNO staff abreast of all
SAR related matters.

~. Commanding Officers of Individual Units. Shall comply

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

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

graduate of Naval Search and Rescue Officer Course (E-2G-2001) and
be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. The SAR
officer shall be responsible for maintaining an operational SAR
capability through training, qualification and proficiency
requirements in accordance with criteria set forth in this
instruction. The SAR officer shall ensure SAR and Medical report
requirements are completed and submitted per reference (b).

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Ensure enclosure (29), Annual SAR Report, is submitted annually by
31 January to the CNO SAR Model Manager (HC-3, ‘Code 60).

(1) Air Activities SAR Officer. Shall bea designated HAC

and be a graduate of Naval Search and Rescue Officer Course (E-2G-
2001) . The SAR officer shall ensure SAR training and proficiency
requirements for pilots, rescue aircrewmen and rescue crew chiefs
are maintained and documented. Shall fly an annual SAR evaluation
flight with the TYCOM evaluator. Shall ensure the command ground
and flight training syllabi include areas specified in enclosures
(4), (5), (10), and (16). Shall ensure all rescue aircrewmen
complete initial qualifications as directed by this instruction.
Shall ensure that all SAR directives, manuals, and SARGRAMS are
current, available, and routed to all aircrew and to the Aviators
Equipment Branch regarding rescue/survival equipment. Shall be
familiar with SAR Planning and requirements contained in
references (a) through (j).

(2) Surface Units SAR Officer. Shall be responsible for

ensuring all training and proficiency requirements per enclosures
(21) through (29) are maintained and documented for rescue
swimmers and forecastle/boat rescue teams. Shall be familiar with
SAR planning and requirements of references (a) through (k). The
Surface SAR Course (E-2G-2002 or K-221-2155) will satisfy this
requirement. Shall ensure that each watch section has a Petty
Officer who has attended SAR Surface Ship Course (K-221-2155) or
Surface SAR Officer Course (E-2G-2002). Shall ensure all
necessary publications are onboard, current and available for
rescue swimmers, rescue teams and bridge watch standers. Shall
ensure that each ship has one OS or QM graduate (E-5 or above) of
a recognized SAR Planning Course.

i. Aviation Standardization Petty Officers.

(1)
.—, Aviation Command SAR Standardization Pettv Officer.
Shall be a graduate of the SAR Petty Officers 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 enclosure (5) subparagraph 3. (f) and shall
include a flight phase that covers swimmer deployment/recovery,
equipment use and rescue procedures. A copy of the evaluation,
enclosure (6), 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

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enclosure (5) Shall ensure proper documentation of all SAR
training and that proficiency records are maintained on each
rescue swimmer per enclosure (20).

(2) Aviation Assistant SAR Standardization Petty Officer.

Shall be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. Shall
be recommended and annually evaluated by the Command SAR
1: 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. Guidelines for conducting rescue swimmer evaluations are
contained in enclosure (5).

(3) Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen (HIRA)

Standardization Petty Officer. 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 enclosure
(16) subparagraph 3.(d) and shall include a flight phase that
covers HIRA deployment/recovery, equipment use and rescue
procedures. A copy of the evaluation, enclosure (17), 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
I 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
enclosure (16) Shall ensure proper documentation of all HIRA
training and.that proficiency records are maintained on each HIRA
per enclosure (20).

(4) 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
Of’ficer, on HIRA’s assigned to the command. Guidelines for
conducting HIRA evaluations are contained in enclosure (16)

I (5) Aviation SAR Standardization Medical Technician.

Shall be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. Shall be
recommended and evaluated by the TYCOM SAR Medical Technician
Evaluator. The TYCOM evaluation shall be per enclosure (11) and
sh,allinclude a flight phase that covers deployment/recovery,
equipment use and medical procedures. A copy of.the evaluation,
enclosure (12), shall be filed in the individual’s NATOPS training

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 record. Shall be responsible for the training and.indoctrination
of all command SAR Medical Technicians. Shall ensure an annual
SAR evaluation is conducted on each SAR Medical Technician
assigned to the command. Enclosures (11) and (12) contain
guidelines for conducting the SAR medical technician evaluation.
Shall ensure proficiency records are maintained on each SAR
Medical Technician and all SAR training is properly documented.
Shall ensure command SAR Medical Technicians complete the Medical
Rescue Report (SAR Form 3-50A) in a timely and efficient manner
and forward it to the command’s SAR Officer following each
rescue/medical evacuation (MEDEVAC). Shall be fully qualified in
accordance with this instruction and reference (h).

(6) Assistant Aviation SAR Standardization Medical

Technician. Shall be designated in writing by the Commanding
Officer. Shall be recommended and annually evaluated by the
Aviation SAR Standardization Medical Technician. A copy of the
evaluation shall be filed in the individual’s NATOPS Training
record. Shall conduct annual evaluations, when directed by the
Aviation SAR Standardization Medical Technician, on the SAR
Medical Technicians Assigned to the command. Guidelines for
conducting SAR Medical Technician evaluations are contained in
enclosures (11) and (12).

8. Waivers. This instruction issues specific CNO guidance and

policy. Except as otherwise delineated in enclosures (5) and
I (22), 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.

9. Reports and Forms

Reports required by this instruction are exempt from

repo~~s control by SECNAVINST 5214.2B.

b. The followinq forms are available in the Navy Supply

I System per CD ROM NA~SUP PUB 600 (NLL):

BUMED 6410/1 (5-90) Ground Notice S/N O1O5-LF-O1O-16OO

BUMED 6410/2 (5-90) Clearance Notice S/N O1O5-LF-O1O-17OO
OPNAV 3760/32 (4-81) NATOPS Flight S/N O1O7-LF-736-2112
Personnel Training
and Qualification Jacket
I OPNAV 3760/32C (4-81) Flight Personnel S/N O1O7-LF-736-214O
Designation Record

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OPNAV 3760/32E (4-90) School/Course S/N O1O7-LF-OO9-76OO
Attendance Record
OPNAV 3760/32G (4-90) Examination Record S/N O1O7-LF-OO9-78OO

c. The following forms are approved for local reproduction:

OPNAV 3130/1 (Rev 3/98) Aviation Rescue Swimmer Evaluation Report

OPNAV 3130/2 (Rev 3/98) Aviation Rescue Swimmer Initial Training
Checklist
OPNAV 3130/3 (Rev 3/98) Aviation Rescue Swimmer/Rescue Crewchief
Ground Training Lectures
OPNAV 3130/4 (Rev 3/98) Aviation Rescue Swimmer Pool/Water
Training
OPNAV 3130/5 (Rev 3/98) SAR Medical Technician Evaluation Report
OPNAV 3130/6 (Rev 3/98) SAR Medical Technician Ground Training
Lectures
OPNAV 3130/7 (Rev 3/98) SAR Medical Technician Practical Training
Requirements
OPNAV 3130/8 (Rev 3/98) Helicopter Inland Rescue AirCrewman
Evaluation Report
,, OPNAV 3130/9 (Rev 3/98) HIRA and Rescue Crewchief Ground Training
OPNAV 3130/10 (Rev 3/98) HIRA and Rescue Crewchief Practical
Training
OPNAV 3130/11 (Rev 3/98) Surface Rescue Swimmer Evaluation Report
OPNAV 3130/12 (Rev 3/98) Surface Rescue Ground Training Lectures
OPNAV 3130/13 (Rev 3/98) Surface Rescue Swimmer Pool/Water
Training
OPNAV 3130/14 (Rev 3/98) Semi-annual Team Training for Rescue boat
Crew
OPNAV 3130/15 (Rev 3/98) Semi-annual Team Training for Forecastle
Rescue Crew
OPNAV 3130/16 (Rev 3/98) OPNAVINST 3130.6B Change Recommendation

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Distribution:
SNDL AS
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Q- J. B NATHMAN
d rection

(Chief of Naval Personnel) (PERS-4, only)

(Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps)
B5 (U.S. Coast Guard)
21A (Fleet Commanders-in-Chief)
22A (Fleet Commanders)
23 (Force CommandeT,s)
24A (Naval Air Forc& Commanders)
24D (Surface Force Commanders)

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24G (Submarine Force Commanders)
24J (Fleet Marine Force Commands)
25A (Mine Warfare Command)
26A (Amphibious Group)
26J (Afloat Training Group)
28A (Carrier Group)
28B (Cruiser-Oestroyer Group)
28D (Oestroyer Squadron)
29B (Aircraft Carrier (CV)(CVN))
42A (Fleet Air Commands)
42B (Functional Wing Commanders)
42D (Fleet Aviation Specialized Operational Training
Group)
42E (Type Wing Commanders)
42Q1 (Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR)(VRC), LANT,
(VR 24 only)
42S1 (Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) LANT,
AIRTEVRON 1 only)
42U (Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC))
42W (Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM))
42BB (Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron (HS))
42CC (Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light (HSL))
46B (Aircraft Wing)
46P (Helicopter Squadrons)
C25A (OPNAV Support Activity Detachment) {Ft. Detrick,
only }
FA5 (Air Facility LANT)
FA6 (Air Station, LANT)
FB6 (Air Facility PAC)
FB7 (Air Station, PAC)
FB34 (Fleet Activities)
FC4 (Air Facility NAVEUR)
FF5 (Safety Center)
FH1 (Chief Bureau of Medicine and Surgery)
FH14 (Health Science Education and Training Command)
FH18 (Aerospace and Operational Medical Institute)
FKAIA (Air Systems Command)
FRAIB (Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command)
FKAIG (Sea Systems Command)
FRM13 (Ships Parts Control Center)
FKRIA (Air Station NAVAIRSYSCOM)
FR3 (Air Station COMNAVRESFOR)
FR4 (Air Facility COMNAVRESFOR)
FT1 (Chief of Naval Education and Training)
FT2 (Chief of Naval Air Training)
FT6 (Air Station CNET)
V3 (Marine Corps Air Base Commanders)
V5 (Marine Corps Air Stations)

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VIZ (Combat Development Command)

I (N879, N86, N865, N869, N88, N880H (20 copies), N889H, N513,
N511G, N095, N13, N867)

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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 enclosure 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 sponsor. The
responsibility for chairing and hosting a 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 (NAS North Island, San”
Diego, CA), unless the CNO sponsor 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 Sponsor 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 Council members, Naval Personnel Command (PERS-404EC),
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED-5352), the SAR Advisory
Board members, Aviation Supply Office, U.S. Army, Naval Safety
Center, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. 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, a request for attending commands to provide name, grade,
and billeting requirements of their representatives to the hosting
activity, 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

SAR Model Manager no later than 30 days prior to the convening
date. Agenda items received after the deadline shall be retained
by the SAR Model Manager until the conference and submitted to the
conference at the discretion of the SAR Model Manager and the CNO
Sponsor.

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7. SAR Conference Executive Committee. Shall be composed of

representatives from CNO, Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC),
Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CINCPACFLT), Chief of
Naval Education and Training (CNET), Chief of Naval Reserve
(CNAVRES), TYCOMS, Commander Naval Air Systems Command
(COMNAVAIRSYSCOM) , and the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA).

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 sponsor
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 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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SAR ADVISORY BOARD (SAB) 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
CNO (N093); Headquarters, Marine Corps; Chief, Bureau of Medicine
and Surgery (Code-5352) ; TYCOM SAR Evaluation Units, helicopter
and surface rescue swimmer schools and curriculum model managers;
and helicopter aircrewman rappelling schools 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. Fleet andlor SAB representative

generated agenda items that the CNO Sar Model Manager, deems of an
immediate nature will be discussed at the SAB Conference. Agenda
items shall be submitted to the CNO SAR Model Manager no later
than 30 days prior to the convening date.

4. Conduct of the SAB. The CNO SAR Model Manager shall act as
Chair of the conference. He/stie shall conduct the conference 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 Sponsor (N880H) 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 temporary

‘additional duty (TAD) projections, CNO SAR Model Manager is
directed to notify all SAR Advisory Board members, via naval
message, 6 months in advance of projected meetings.
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AVIATION UNIT SAR POLICIES AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. The following general policies, qualifications,

requalification and procedures are set forth:

a. SAR Mission Crew Requirements. Crews assigned to SAR

missions (including plane guard) shall be fully qualified for SAR
in accordance with this instruction and applicable NATOPS flight
manuals. The helicopter aircraft commander (HAC) shall have
completed a helicopter pilot initial SAR training syllabus(seven
lectures and one quarterly flight) containing requirements
outlined in enclosure (4), in addition to other requirements that
may be delineated by local instructions. For night overwater
missions, the HAC shall be current in accordance with NATOPS/loca]
instructions for night approaches to a doppler assisted hover.
The co-pilot, at a minimum, may maintain currency via hooded
approaches conducted during a quarterly SAR flight or in a flight
simulator. The rescue swimmer shall have completed a helicopter
rescue swimmer initial SAR training syllabus and be currently
qualified in accordance with enclosure (5).

b. Aviation Rescue Swimmer Requirements

(1) Helicopters assigned an overwater SAR mission, i.e.,

plane guard, coastal air station SAR, etc., shall be adequately
manned and equipped in accordance with reference (b) and be
prepared to deploy a rescue swimmer to assist the survivor. The
rescue swimmer shall be attired in accordance with reference (b)
and be prepared for immediate water entry when: the aircraft is
engaged in an active SAR mission, or for plane guard during actual
launch and recovery cycles.

(2) All helicopters have SAR as an inherent mission and

form the bulk of SAR assets. Therefore, all helicopters operating
overwater with the minimum crew, aircraft equipment for SAR, and a
qualified rescue swimmer(s) shall have at least one swimmer with
all rescue equipment required for water entry’and shall be capable
of conducting search and rescue operations.

(3) Rescue Swimmer Deployment. The rescue swimmer shall

I enter the water and assist the survivor(s) in all cases unless the
HAC determines that the circumstances will unnecessarily endanger
the rescue swimmer.

(4) Rescue Swimmer Deployment for Inanimate Objects.

Rescue swimmers may be deployed for day/visual meteorological
conditions (VMC) open ocean recoveries of inanimate objects,
provided such deployment is not prohibited by the applicable
NATOPS manual, or local instruction. Night/instrument
meteorological conditions (IMC) open ocean deployments for

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inanimate objects are prohibited unless deemed an operational
necessity.

(5) Open Ocean Rescue Swimmer Deployment

(a) Night/IMC open ocean rescue swi~er deployment is

permitted only during actual SAR/mission essential evolutions.

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

ocean rescue swimmer deployment for training shall include as a
minimum:
1. A rescue boat in visual contact with the
rescue swimmer(s) undergoing training. The boat shall be manned
and equipped in accordance with reference (b) with a rescue
swimmer dressed for immediate water entry, a level “A” medical kit
onboard and be in two-way radio communications with the rescue
helicopter. A rescue boat is most desirable while training
helicopter rescue swimmers. A second SAR helicopter airborne in
two-way radio communications and in visual contact with the rescue
swimmer(s) is an acceptable substitute if operational commitments
dictate.

2. Sea state of two or less.

3. Ceiling/visibility at least 500 feet/one

nautical mile.

4. Rescue swimmer(s) shall be attired as required

by reference (b).

5. CV or parent vessel in close proximity.

(6) Rescue Swimmer Deployment in Protected Waters for

Training.

(a) Day/VMC. A safety boat shall be in visual contact

with the helicopter(s) and rescue swimmer(s) undergoing training.
A second SAR helicopter airborne in two-way radio communications
and in visual contact with the rescue swimmer(s) is an acceptable
substitute.

(b)
. Niaht.
. A safetv boat shall be in visual contact
with the helicopter(s) and rescue swimmer(s) undergoing training.

(c) Safety standards of operations for day/night

protected waters rescue swimmer training shall include as a
minimum:

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

motor powered boat of sufficient size to safely transport boat

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crew, required equipment and all rescue swimmers involved in

training. The minimum required crew and equipment are: one
coxswain, one rescue swirmnerattired per reference (b) for
immediate water entry, one medevac rescue litter with flotation,
one operable radio and one level “A” medical kit. The safety boat
must be on station in the training area, fully manned, equipped
and in two-way radio communication with the helicopter/s prior to
commencing water entry training. The safety boat shall maintain
station to provide assistance to rescue swimmers and intercept
surface traffic interference if required.

2. Sea state of two or less.

3. Ceiling/visibi ity at least 500 feet/One

nautical mile.

4. Rescue swimmer s) shall be attired as required

by reference (b).

2. Aviation Unit SAR Evaluation Procedures. Unit SAR Evaluations

conducted by the TYCOM SAR evaluation unit 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 open and closed book examination for all

command helicopter pilots as outlined in enclosure (4). The
commanding officer shall ensure maximum pilot and aircrew
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 enclosure (4). 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 (PQM) in order to fly as copilot
and conduct the evaluation flight.

b. Aircrew Subject Area

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(1) Review the command’s manning documents.

(2) Review rescue swimmer/HIRA service records per

enclosure (20).

(3) Review aircrew NATOPS training records per enclosure

(20).

(4) Review initial rescue swimmer and HIRA training

syllabuses.

(5) A 40-question closed book examination for all command

rescue aircrewmen and rescue crew chiefs.

(6) Evaluate physical fitness and rescue procedures of all

command rescue swimmers per enclosure (5).

(7) Evaluate rescue procedures of all command HIRA’s per

enclosure (16).

(8) Evaluate SAR Standardization Petty Officer per

enclosure (5).

(9) Evaluate HIRA Standardization Petty Officer per

enclosure (16).

c. SAR Medical Technician Subject Area

(1) Review the command’s manning documents.

(2) Review SAR Medical Technician service records per

enclosure (20).

(3) Review SAR Medical Technicians, NATOPS training records

per enclosure (20).

(4) Review SAR Medical Technicians’ initial and

proficiency training syllabus.

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(5) A 40-question closed book examination for all command
SAR medical technicians per enclosure (10).

(6) Evaluate medical skill/procedures of command SAR

Medical Technicians.

(7) Evaluate SAR Standardization Medical Technician per

enclosure (11).

d. Paraloft Subject Area

(1) Review SAR related publications for currency.

(2) Inspect personal swimmer’s equipment, maintenance

procedures, and documentation.

(3) Inspect aircraft SAR equipment, maintenance

procedures, and documentation.

(4) Inspect SAR medical kits.

(5) Inspect training records for documentation of annual

ground training per enclosure (15)

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

subjective grade (qualified, requires attention or unqualified) .
At the completion of the evaluation an overall subjective grade
for the command will be assigned with an optional adjective
description of “Outstanding”, “Excellent”, or “Satisfactory” at
the discretion of the senior evaluator. Subjective grades. are
defined as follows:

(a) Q (Qualified). That degree of standardization

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

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

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

(c) UQ (Unqualified). 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 Q.can be
achieved. The grade of “Unqualified” assigned to any section
requires reinspection of that section within 60 days. The grade

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of “Unqualified” assigned to the overall evaluation requires a
complete reevaluation within 90 days.

Notes:
A grade other than Q may be assigned for poor pilot or aircrew
participation during testing phases(academic or practical), even
with individual scores or squadron average above passing. Grading
is at the discretion of the senior evaluator, however, the
following discrepancies shall warrant a grade of “unqualified”
being assigned to the overall evaluation:

a) Any repeat discrepancy of a serious nature (as determined by

the TYCOM evaluator team) that has gone uncorrected or has
worsened in nature.

b) Training documentation lapses for a significant number of

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

c) Multiple instances of personnel standing ready duty SAR,

including Plane Guard while in an unqualified or down status.
This includes failure to meet proficiency requirements or training
requirements per this instruction or any applicable TYCOM, Wing or
squadron currency requirement. This also applies individuals
standing SAR duty with expired qualifications (i.e., NATOPS, SMT
annual, Rescue Swimmer annual, SAR jumps, Quarterly SAR Flight
etc. )

I d) Any equipment/gear discrepancy which directly impacts aricew or

survivor safety.

4. A debrief shall be held following the evaluation with the unit

commanding officer and other personnel as appropriate.

I 5. UDon 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 commanding officer. The TYCOM SAR
“Evaluator shall forward a copy of the report to.the CNO SAR Model
Manager and a copy of the report to the command’s ISIC in cases of
repeat discrepancies or grades of “Unqualified”.

6. Reinspections/assist visits. In the event a command receives

an “unqualified” grade or desires an assist visit by the TYCOM
evaluator, all costs of the associated visit shall be born by the
requesting command.

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SAR TRAINING AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS

1. This enclosure 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 or completion.

NOTE : CREWS ASSIGNED SAR MISSIONS (INCLUDING PLANE GUARD AND

MEDEVACS) SHALL BE FULLY QUALIFIED FOR SAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS
INSTRUCTION AND APPLICABLE NATOPS FLIGHT MANUALS. IN ORDER TO BE
CURRENT FOR A SR OF MEDEVAC MISSION, THE HAC SHALL HAVE COMPLETED
THE GROUND AND FLIGHT TRAINING SYLLABUS BELOW, AND ANY OTHER
REQUIREMENTS DELINEATED BY LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Ground Training

a. Frequency and Applicability. All pilots assigned to a

command shall receive ground training lectures in their 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. Makeup Lectures shall be sufficiently detailed to allow
pilo~s 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:

(1) Search Planning

(a) Drift

(b) Sweep Width

(c) Track Spacing

(d) Coverage Factor

(e) Probability of Detection

(f) Search Patterns

(2) SAR Publications

(a) JCS 3-50

(b) NWP 3-50.1

(c) NWP 3-22.5-SAR-TAC (SAR TACAID)

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(d) ATP-lO,( STANAGS (NATO), AIR STANDARDIZATION
AGREEMENTS (WEST COAST)

(e) OPNAVINST 371O.7R

(f) OPNAVINST 3130.6B

(g) TYCOM SAR instructions as applicable

(h) SARGRAMS

(3) SAR Equipment

(a) Aircraft requirements

(b) Utilization, limitations, maintenance

(c) Medical kits

* (d) Rappelling, tree climbing equipment

* IF APPLICABLE

(4) SAR Organization, Responsibilities, and Duties

(a) SAR coordinator

(b) SAR mission coordinator

(c) On-Scene Commander

(d) Search and Rescue Unit (SRU)

(e) Command SAR plan (alert/recall procedures

homeguard/detachment)

(f) Local agreements, agencies, contingency plans

(g) SAR reports

(5) Local Area Familiarization

(a) Geographic considerations

(b) Climate considerations

(c) Available medical facilities

(6) Overland SAR procedures

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(a) Inland Probability of Detection

(b) Rescue methods

1. Landing

2. Rescue via one skid/wheel

3. Hoisting

*4. Rappelling

*5. Short haul

(c) Landing zone evaluation.and landing procedures

(d) Geographic considerations

* IF APPLICABLE

(7) Rescue procedures

(a) Factors to be considered prior to swimmer

deployment

(b) Rescue hover position

I (c) Rescue swimmer deployment/recovery

1. Day/VMC procedures

2. Night/IMC procedures

(d) Rescue equipment deployment/recovery procedures

3. F1 ght 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) . Additionally, 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 NATOPS or Training Jackets.
The annual flight required items are identical to quarterly SAR
flight required items. The annual SAR Evaluation flight is the
only flight that may be combined with a NATOPS check. Both the

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annual SAR Evaluation Flight and each Quarterly SAR Training
Flight should be annotated with the appropriate Flight Purpose
Code in accordance with OPNAVINST 3710.7 series. For example, 1Po
for the Quarterly SAR Flight and 2L5 for the annual SAR Evaluation
Flight.

b. Flight Training Syllabus. The following items must be

accomplished 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.

(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 day VFR rescue approaches

per applicable NATOPS flight manual/10cal instructions.

(b) Night low visibility raft deployment pattern.

(5) *Swimmer/Crew Deployment/Recovery

(a) 10/10, 15/0, 60/0, etc. (IAW NATOPS)

(b) Hoisting

(c) Confined area landing zones

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(d) One skid pick ups

(e) Rappelling

(6) OSC Duties

(a) Organization/use of checklists

(b) Voice procedures

(c) Traffic control

(d) Time/asset management

*THESE ITEMS WILL BE OPTIONAL DEPENDENT ON TYPE AIRCRAFT

FLOWN, SOP RESTRICTIONS AND ACTUAL MISSION TRAINING
REQUIREMENTS . SIMULATED SWIMMER DEPLOYMENTS (I.E., “FULL
SCENARIOS” ARE PERMITTED IN LIEU OF ACTUAL DEPLOYMENTS).

4.. Helicopter Pilot SAR Evaluation. A written open and closed

book examination shall be given by the TYCOM SAR evaluation team
to all command helicopter pilots covering topics delineated in
paragraph 2 of this enclosure (Ground Training). Minimum score of
3.4 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 if 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 enclosure.

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CNO MISSION STATEW5ZNT
FOR
NAVAL AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMERS

MISSION STATENSZNT: THE MISSION OF THE NAVAL AVIATION RESCUE

SWIM-DIR IS TO EXECUTE SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) OPEIUITIONS FROM
ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT. THE RESCUE SWIMNER SRALL BE PHYSICALLY
CONDITIONED TO ROUTINELY PERFOPJl DEMANDING RESCUES IN ALL
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONI.51NTS. HIS/HER EXPERTISE SHALL PROVIDE FLEET
COMMANDERS THE ABILITY TO ASSIST DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL IN DISTRESS.

CAPABILITIES : THE RESCUE SWIMMER SHALL BE IN, AND MAINTAIN,

PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION, BE PROFICIENT WITH RESCUE EQUIPMENT
AND HAVE THE BASIC FIRST AID, CPR, RESUSCITATION KNOWLEDGE, AND
SKILLS NECESSARY TO RECOVER AND ASSIST PERSONNEL DURING SAR
OPERATIONS. THE RESCUE SWIMFDIRMUST BE ABLE TO FUNCTION IN
PHYSIOLOGICALLY DEMAND ING ENVIRONMENTS AT SEA OR ON LAND DURING
DAY AND NIGHT OPERATIONS.

PJ3SCUE SWIMFDZRS SHALL BE HIGHLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED. THEY

SHALL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL CONDITIONING STANDARD TO
MIET THE DEWAND ING REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR MISSION.

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AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMER AND RESCUE CREWCHIEF TRAINING, PROFICIENCY
AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Initial Training Requirements for Command Aviation Rescue

Swimmer Designation. Initial refers to newly reporting rescue
swimmers and shall be completed upon initially reporting to each
command. The individual shall:

a. Be a graduate of a CNO-approved category I Aviation Rescue

Swimmer School (Q-050-0600).

b. Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to

American Red Cross (ARC) “CPR” for the professional rescuer or
American Heart Association (AHA) “C” card health care provider
course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by a
qualified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR Instructors as well. CPR
Currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR card
as specified by certifying agency.

c. Complete initial training checklist. Enclosure (7) 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) Perform 4 day deployments (10/10 or 15/0) from a

helicopter. Deployments should be from a command type aircraft,
two of which shall be rescues of a simulated survivor. Enclosure
(9) shall be used to document day deployment requirements.

+(2) Perform two night deployments (hoist) in protected

waters from a helicopter capable of night overwater rescue.
Deployments should be from command type aircraft. Both shall be
rescues of a simulated survivor. Enclosure (9) shall be used to
document night deployment requirements.

NOTE : COMMANDING OFFICERS MAY GRANT A WRITTEN WAIVER TO PARAGRAPH

ICI AND 1C2 OF THIS ENCLOSURE FOR EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS,
OPERATIONAL COMMITMENTS, AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY OR ADVERSE WEATHER
WHICH MAY PRECLUDE THEIR COMPLETION. WAIVERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 2
MONTHS BEYOND THE RESCUE .5t41~ER’sNORMAL 12-MONTH DUE DATE.
WAIVERS SHALL BE FILED IN NATOPS RECORD PER ENCLOSURE (20).

NOTE : REPEATED RAPID HOIST DESCENTS AND ASCENTS WITH RESCUE

SWIMMER(S) ATTACHED (TEA BAGGING) SHALL NOT BE COUNTED AS
FULFILLING NIGHT DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS.

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++ (3) Complete water training requirements. Enclosure (9)
outlines and shall be used to document water training
requirements.
I
*(4) Complete annual ground training lecture requirements.
Enclosure (8) outlines and shall be used to document annual
ground training lecture requirements.

*(5) Complete evaluation by the Command SAR Standardization

Petty Officer or assistant per paragraph (3.f) of this enclosure.
Enclosure (6) shall be used to document evaluation.

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 10-15 FEET. SURVIVOR SHALL
THEN BE LOWERED AND REMOVED PRIOR TO RECOVERY OF THE LITTER.

‘+ d. Complete all initial training requirements prior to

designation as a Command Aviation Rescue Swimmer. Coninanding

! officer designation shall be completed within 90 days of reporting

aboard.
* Not required if completed within last 12 months.
+* Not required if proficiency requirements are current.

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.

2. Refresher Training Requirements for Command Helicopter Rescue

Swimmer Designation

a. Previously qualified rescue swimmers who have not

performed the duties of a rescue swimmer 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). Successful completion of Rescue Swimmer
Instructor Course (Q-050-0601) will also satisfy this requirement.

(2) Complete requirements listed in paragraph (lb) \

through (1.d) of this enclosure.

b. Previously qualified rescue swimmers who have not

performed the duties of a rescue swimmer (TAD, medical grounding)

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for a period of less than 2 years shall complete the following
requirements:

(1) Complete requirements listed in paragraph (lb) through

(Id) of this enclosure.

3. Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements for a Command Aviation

Rescue Swimmer. The individual shall:

a. Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to

American Red Cross (ARC) “CPR” for the professional rescuer or
American Heart Association (AHA) “C” card he,alth care provider
course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by a
qualified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CpR) instructor. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR Instructors as well. CPR
Currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR card
as specified by certifying agency.

b. Annually 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. Enclosure (9) shall
be used to document day deployment requirements.

c. Annually perform two 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 to a simulated survivor.
Enclosure (9) shall be used to document night deployment
requirements.

NOTE : COMMANDING OFFICERS MAY GRANT A WRITTEN WAIVER TO PARAGRAPH

3b and 3C OF THIS ENCLOSURE FOR EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS, OPERATIONAL
COMMITMENTS, AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY OR ADVERSE WEATHER WHICH MAY
PRECLUDE THEIR COMPLETION. WAIVERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 90 DAYS
BEYOND THE RESCUE SWIMMER’S NORMAL 12-MONTH DUE DATE.

NOTE : ANNUAL DAY AND NIGHT DEPLOYMENTS SHALL BE DUE AND COMPLETED
EVERY 12 MONTHS. THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH IN WHICH THE
DEPLOYMENTS ARE DUE SHALL BE USED TO COMPUTE THE 12-MONTH PERIOD.

NOTE : REPEATED RAPID HOIST DESCENTS AND ASCENTS WITH RESCUE

SWIMMER(S) ATTACHED (TEA BAGGING) SHALL NOT BE COUNTED AS
FULFILLING NIGHT DEPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS.

d. Perform water training requirements. Enclosure (9)

outlines and shall be used to document water training
requirements. All water training areas shall be completed per
paragraph 31 of this enclosure.

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NOTE : COMMANDING OFFICERS MAY GRANT A WRITTEN WAIVER TO PARAGRAPH
3D OF THIS ENCLOSURE FOR EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS OR OPERATIONAL
TASKING WHICH MAY PRECLUDE THEIR COMPLETION. WAIVERS SHALL NOT
EXCEED 2 MONTHS AFTER RETURN FROM EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT AND SHALL
INCLUDE INCLUSIVE DATES. WAIVERS SHALL BE FILED IN NATOPS RECORD
PER ENCLOSURE (20). “

e. Annually complete ground training lecture requirements.

Enclosure (8) outlines and shall be used to document annual ground
training lecture requirements. Each annual ground training
lecture shall be completed once every 12 months. A minimum of
four lectures shall be completed each quarter.

f. Annually complete evaluation administered by the Command

SAR Standardization Petty Officer or Assistant. Enclosure (6)
shall be used to document evaluation. The evaluation shall
consist of the following:

NOTE : ANNUAL EVALUATION SHALL BE DUE AND COMPLETED 12 MONTHS FROM

THE LAST EVALUATION. THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH IN WHICH THE
PRACTICAL (POOL) EVALUATION IS COMPLETED SHALL BE USED TO COMPUTE
THE 12-MONTH PERIOD. EVALUATION SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS
OF COMMENCEMENT, SPECIFICALLY, WRITTEN TEST, PHYSICAL FITNESS TEST
AND POOL PORTION.

NOTE : LIVE PRACTICE RESCUE LITTER OPERATIONS FROM A HELICOPTER

SHALL BE COMPLETED TO THE POINT AT WHICH THE SIMULATED SURVIVOR IS
HOISTED 10-15 FEET CLEAR OF THE WATER. THE SIMULATED SURVIVOR
SHALL THEN BE LOWERED AND REMOVED PRIOR TO RECOVERY OF THE LITTER.

(1) 40 question closed book examination. Minimum grade of

3.4 required to pass examination. Subject matter shall encompass
areas outlined in enclosures (7) and (8), American Red Cross
Standard First Aid manual and the NWP 3-50.1.

(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.

(e) Simulated trauma scenario using first aid, CPR,

level “A” medical kit, rescue litter and blood borne pathogen
prevention procedures.

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(f) During the TYCOM SAR evaluation of the command, a
flight evaluation of the Cormnand SAR Standardization Petty
Officer, a Rescue Crew Chief and a Command Rescue Swimmer shall be
conducted. The flight evaluation will include deployment/recovery
procedures, equipment usage and rescue procedures.

(3) Verification of current CPR certification.

(4) perform phvsical fitness test as outlined in paragraph

6 of this enclosure.- “

(5) Verification of current annual day and night water

deployments.

(6) Verification of current water training requirements.

(7) Verification of current annual ground training lecture

requirements.

9. Failure to successfully complete the annual evaluation and

maintain rescue swimmer physical fitness requirements of paragraph
6 of this enclosure will require a re-evaluation within 30 days by
the command SAR standardization petty officer or assistant.
Rescue swimmers who fail the re-evaluation shall appear before a
command evaluation board. After consideration of all
circumstances, the board shall recommend one of the following
courses of action for commanding officer approval:

(1) Written removal of Command Rescue Swimmer designation

for a period of refresher training (not to exceed two months).
During this period, the board may direct remedial training to
correct 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 Conunand Rescue Swimmer. If rescue
swimmer fails to satisfactory complete the re-evaluation, the
conunandevaluation board shall recommend the provisions of
paragraph 3g(2) of this enclosure.

(2) Removal of rescue swimmer designation and NEC

7815/8215.

h. If proficiency requirements have expired (without waiver

aPProval) for a period of less than 60 days, the Comand Rescue
Swimmer shall be removed from an operational status as a rescue
swimmer. If all proficiency’ requirements are completed within 60
days from expiration the rescue swimmer may be reinstated to an
operational status.

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i. If proficiency requirements have expired (without waiver
apprOval) for a period of 60 days or more, the Command Rescue
Swimmer designation shall be removed and the rescue swimmer shall
appear before a command evaluation board. After consideration of
all circumstances, the board shall recommend one of the courses of
action outlined in paragraph (3gl) or (3g2) of this enclosure “for
commanding officer approval.

j. Aviation Rescue Swimmer Evaluation Report, Enclosure (6).

This enclosure shall be used to document all rescue swimmer
evaluations.

(1) Enter rate, name, and social security number and

command of individual being evaluated. Enter individual’s last
evaluation date. Enter date the individual was evaluated. The
date the individual was evaluated shall be the date of the
practical (pool) evaluation and will be used to determine the next
evaluation due date.

(2) Enter date and grade of closed book examination and

practical evaluation.

(3) Enter date CPR certification expires.

(4) Enter date of rescue swimmer fitness test.

(5) Enter number of push-ups and sit-ups. Enter 1.5 mile

run time and 800 meter equipment swim time.

(6) Enter completion date and number of day and night

deployments.

(7) Enter evaluation expiration date. Evaluation shall

expire at the end of the month on the 12-month anniversary of the
practical evaluation.

k. Aviation Rescue Swimmer Ground Training Lecture Form,

Enclosure (8). This enclosure shall be used to document all
rescue swimmer lectures completed. Each lecture is to be
completed once every 12 months. At least four lectures shall be
completed each quarter. Lectures that are indicated by an
asterisk shall be completed by rescue crew chiefs that are not
qualified rescue swimmers.

NOTE : THE TRAUMA GROUND TRAINING SCENARIO SHOULD BE CONDUCTED

WITH A FULLY STOCKED LEVEL “A” MEDICAL KIT, MOULAGE KIT (IF
AVAILABLE) AND A RESCUE LITTER. BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN PROTECTION,
CPR, FIRST AID, SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION, AND TRANSPORTATION
PROCEDURES SHOULD BE DISCUSSED AND PRACTICED. A CLASSROOM
ENVIRONMENT IS THE MOST DESIRABLE SO THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF

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PERSONNEL SHALL PARTICIPATE IN OR OBSERVE THE EVOLUTION AS
REQUIRED.

(1) Enter calendar year in appropriate block. Use one

block for each calendar year. Enter day/month lecture completed.

(2) Enter rate, name, and social security number of

individual.

1. Helicopter Rescue Swimmer Water Training Form, enclosure

(9). This enclosure shall be used to document all rescue swimmer
water training and daylnight deployments completed.

(1) Enter calendar year on top of form. Use one form for
each calendar year. Lifesaving shall be completed a minimum of
once each calendar quarter, day or night. Parachute
disentanglement shall be completed a minimum of once each, day and
night, every JAN-JUN and JUL-DEC. Rescue equipment procedures
training shall be completed a minimum of once day and night every
JAN - JUN and JUL - DEC. Swimming proficiency shall be completed
a minimum of once, every JAN-JUN and JUL-DEC.

(2) Enter date and number day/night deployments completed.

(3) Enter rate, name, and social security number of

individual.

NOTE : FOREST PENETRATOR, RESCUE SEAT AND RESCUE NET TRAINING AREA
SHALL BE COMPLETED IF COMMAND USES THIS EQUIPMENT AS AN OPTIONAL
RESCUE DEVICE.

NOTE : 800 METER EQUIPMENT SWIM AND 100 METER BUDDY TOW SHALL BE
COMPLETED IN MINIMUM EQUIPMENT REQUIRED PER REFERENCE (B) FOR
RESCUE SWIMMERS.

4. ,Rescue Crew Chiefs. Rescue Crew Chiefs who are not qualified
rescue swimmers shall perform the following:

a. Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to

American Red Cross (ARC) “CPR” for the professional
rescuer or American Heart Association (AHA) “C” card
health care provider course, and annually demonstrate
proficiency, verified by a qualified Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Annual proficiency
demonstration applies to CPR Instructors as well.” CPR
Currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of
CPR card as specified by certifying agency.

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b. Annually complete ground training lecture requirements
indicated by an asterisk. Enclosure (8) shall be used to document
annual ground training lecture requirements. Enclosure (8) shall
be maintained in the NATOPS training jacket per enclosure (20).
Each annual ground training lecture indicated by an asterisk shall
be completed once every 12 months. A minimum of two lectures
shall be completed each quarter.

5. Safety Standards for Pool Training, Evaluations, and Rescue

Swimmer Fitness Test. Safety standards of operation shall include
as a minimum:

a. Rescue swimmer pool training and practical pool

evaluations. Prior to commencing training/evaluations, the rescue
swimmer supervising the pool training or practical pool
evaluations shall ensure all personnel involved are given a verbal
safety brief concerning:

(1) Training Time Out (TTO) procedures. A TTO shall be

called by a rescue swimmer when he/she is uncertain about
requirements or procedures to be performed in the water. A TTO
shall be called by a rescue swimmer supervising training when
he/she observes the rescue swimmer under training 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, helshe
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.

(3) Recall procedures for medical personnel in case of

emergency.

(4) Identify a qualified rescue swimmer as a safety

observer. The safety observer shall remain out of the pool and
wear a whistle. He/she 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 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.

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(6) Identify an additional qualified rescue swinuner as
safety swimmer. The safety swimmer shall be prepared to render
immediate assistance to personnel in the water.

b. Rescue swimmer fitness test. When conducting rescue

swimmer fitness test outlined in paragraph 6 of this enclosure,
the following minimum safety standards shall be complied with:

(1) Command/Assistant SAR Petty officer shall verify that

each individual performing rescue swimmer fitness test has current
up-chit (BUMED 6401/1) in their NATOPS training jacket.

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

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

6. Aviation Rescue Swimmer Fitness Test. Rescue swimmers shall

perform fitness test described below during initial and annual
command rescue swimmer evaluations by the Command or Assistant SAR
Standardization Petty Officer, and during annual command SAR
evaluations by the TYCOM SAR Evaluator. If during the TYCOM
annual evaluation command rescue swimmers are not available for
the E’Ttest the command SAR 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 swimmer was on deployment or extended TAD status
during this time. Rescue Swimmers who fail to meet minimum
fitness requirements shall be subject to the provisions of
paragraphs 3g, 3g(l) and 3g(2) of this enclosure. Annual/makeup
TYCOM rescue swimmer fitness test shall be documented in
accordance with enclosure (20).

NOTE : THE RESCUE 5t41~ER FITNESS TEST 5H0ULD BE COMPLETED ON THE

SAME DAY AS THE PRACTICAL EVALUATION CONDUCTED DURING
INITIAL/ANNUAL SAR EVALUATIONS By THE COM~ND/ASSISTANT SAR
STANDARDIZATION PETTY OFFICER AND COMMAND TYCOM SAR EVALUATIONS.

a. Perform 50 sit ups in 2 minutes and 42 push-ups in two

minutes. (There shall be a 2 minute rest period in between the
situps and pushups) .

b. Perform a 1.5 mile run/walk in 12:00 minutes or less.

NOTE : THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES REST TIME, BUT NOT

MORE THAN 20 MINUTES REST TIME ALLOTTED FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE
SITUPS/PUSHUPS UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE RUN.

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c. Perform a 800 meter swim in 20:00 minutes or less. Swim
shall be continuous, using crawl or side stroke. Swim shall be
conducted wearing minimum required rescue swimmer equipment
(excluding radio) listed in reference (b).

NOTE : THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES REST TIME FROM THE

COMPLETION OF THE RUN UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE SWIM. THE SWIM
IS PART OF THE SWIMMER FITNESS TEST AND SHALL BE COMPLETED AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE RUN BUT AT A MINIMUM ON
THE SAME DAY.

. .

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NOTES

1. RESCUE SWIMMER INSTRUCTORS ASSIGNED TO NASC RSS ARE NOT

REQUIRED TO PERFORM NIGHT HELICOPTER DEPLOYMENTS.

2. RESCUE SWIMMERS ASSIGNED TO NAVAL SUREACE WARFARE CENTER

(NSWC), HMT-303, NAS FALLON, NAS LEMOORE, WTS CHINA LAKE AND NAS
MERIDIAN SHALL MAINTAIN ALL TRAINING, EVALUATION AND PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ENCLOSURE WITH THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTION:

DAY AND NIGHT HELICOPTER WATER DEPLOYMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED IF THE
COMMAND DOES NOT MAINTAIN A OVERWATER RESCUE CAPABILITY. THESE
PERSONNEL SHALL PERFORM DAY DEPLOYMENTS FROM A SUITABLE PLATFORM
AND DOCUMENT COMPLETION AS “T4” ON ENCLOSURES (6) AND (9).

3. RESCUE SWIMMERS ASSIGNED TO COMMANDS THAT DO NOT MAINTAIN

RESCUE CAPABLE HELICOPTERS (TYpEWING/TyCOM) SHALL MAINTAIN ALL
TRAINING, EVALUATION AND PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THIS
ENCLOSURE. THEY SHALL BE ANNUALLY EVALUATED AS COMMAND RESCUE
SWIMMERS BY A COMMAND/ASSISTANT SAR STANDARDIZATION PETTY OFFICER
FROM A COMMAND WITHIN THEIR TYPEWING.

Enclosure (5) 12
 AVIATIONRESCOSBWR@lZREVALUATIONREPORT

I NANE : RATE : SSN: DATE OF

EVALUATION :
,
CONMAND : DATE OF LAST DATE EVALUATION
EVALUATION : EXPIRES :

SUBJECT REQUIREMENT DATE COMPLETED SUBJECT GRADE

CLOSEO BOOK EXAMINATION GRADE (3.4 MIN)

PRACTICAL EVALUATION PAS S FAIL _

CPR CERTIFICATION EXP

RESCUE SWIMMER FITNESS TEST

PUSH-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED . (42 MINIMUM)

SIT-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED _ (50 MINIMUM)
1.5 MILE RUN TIME: (12:00 MAX)
800 METER SWIM (MINIMUM SAA GEARI TIME: (20:00 MAX]

WATER DEPLOYMENTS
DAY # COMPL
NIGHT # COMPL

ALL ENTRIES DAY/MONTH/YEAR

REMARKS OF EVALUATOR/STANDARDIZATION PETTY OFFICER:

VALUATOR/STANDARDIZATION SIGNATURE : DATE :

2TTY OFFICER:

XCUE SWIMMER: SIGNATURE: DATE :

IJATF.
:

NOTES : (1) THIS EVALUATION SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF

cOMMENCSMZNT, SPECIFICALLY; WRITTEN TEST, PHYSICAL FITNESS TSST AND
POOL PORTION.
(2) FOR THE RESCUE SW’IMM2R FITNF,SS TEST THE S00 MZTER SWIM
SHO- BE AOMINISTERSD THE SAME DAY AS THS PUSH-UPS, SIT-UPS AND
THE 1.5 MILE RUN. IF NOT DONE ON THE SAME DAY, THE SWIM SHALL BE
COMFLE TED ON THE FOLLOWING DAY.

OPNAV 3130/1 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (61

1
I
 AVIATION SJ3SCUE ~R INITIAL TRAINING Ci@2CSLIST

COMMAND TYPE AIRCRAFT(S) OATE REPORTED DATE OUE (90 DAYS)

FROM CHECK IN OATE

SIGNATURE/DATE
PUBLICATIONS (INOIVIOUAL)
REVIEW NWP 3-50.1 (CHAP 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7)
REVIEW NWP 3-22 .5-SAR-TAC (SECT 2 & 3)
REVIEW OPNAVINST 3130.6B (ENCLS 3, 5, 6, s, & 9)
REVIEW UNIT SAR INSTRUCTIONS/SOP
REVIEW APPLICABLE NATOPS (SAR SECTION)
*

GROUND, / POOL / FLIGHT PRACTICAL TRAINING

(SHALL SE CURRENT OR COMPLETEDI (SAR P.O.)
VERIFY GROUNO TRAINING LECTURES (ENCL 8)
VERIFY WATER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (ENCL 9)
VERIFY 4 OAY / 2 NIGHT DEPLOYMENTS (ENCL 9)
.

PRACTICAL SAR EXAMINATION

(SHALL BE CURRENT OR COMPLETEO)
40 QUESTIONS CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION
PERFORM SWIMMER FITNEsS TEST
(ENCL 5, PARA 6)
PERFOP.N MOCK TRAUMA SCENARIO
PERFORM PRACTICAL POOL SAR EVALUATION
*

AOMIN REQUIREMENTS
ORAFT ANO ROUTE SAA EVAL, DESIGNATION & SDAP
REVIEW NATOPS AND SERVICE RECORD PER ENCL (20)
I + LOCAL USE (AS APPROVED BY TYCOM SAR EVALUATOR)

OPNAV 3130/2 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (7)

 CALENDAR YEAR

AVIATION RXSCUE SWIMMSR/RESCUE CRXWCHIEF GROUND TRAINING LECTURSS

EACH LECTURE SHALL BE COMPLETED ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS; MINIMUM 4 PER QTR
DAY/MO DAY /MO DAY /MO DAY /MO
‘wOUNDS & INJURIES
‘FRACTURES
‘HEAD s SPINAL INJURIES
*BURNS
‘ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES
‘SHOCK
+BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS
*LEVEL “A” ME OICAL KIT
+ PRACTICAL TRAUMA SCENARIO
+SPINAL INJURY MANAGEMENT
‘CPR PRACTICAL DEMO
RESCUE SWIMMERS EQUIPMENT
NASK, FINS, SNORKEL INDOCTRINATION
‘RESCUE DEVICES
*EMERGENCY RESCUE
EQUIPMENT
‘SURVIVOR MARKER/LOCATOR
DEVICES
PARACHUTE HAHNESS/RXLATED
EQUIPMENT
AIRCREW SURVIVAL EQUIPMENT
LIFESAVING APPROACHES/
CARRIES
FRONT HEAD HOLD RELEASE/
ESCAPE
REAR HEAO HOLO RELEASE/
ESCAPE
SAR PROCEDURES
RESCUE PROCEDURES
MOTOR WHALE BOAT OPERATIONS
RESCUE PROCEDURES – MAX
OVERBOARO
NIGHT RESCUE DI SENTAGLEMENT
DAY HELICOPTER OPERATIONS
~ — RATE : —SSN:

● REQUIRED FUR RJ7,SCUSCREW CHIEFS

OPNAV 3130/3 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (8)

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CALENDAR YEAR

I AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMER FODL/WATER TRAINING

TRAINING AREA DATE DATE DATE DATE

LIFE SAVING PROCEDURES: COMPLETE A MINIMuM OF ONCE EACH QUARTER DAY OR NIGHT
JAN-MAR APR-JUN JUL-SEP OCT-
DEC
APPROACHES/CARRIES I I I I
ESCAPES/RELEASES
EMER FLOTATION (MOB) I I I I
PARACHUTE DISENTANGLEMENT PROCEDURES: COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONCE
EACH, (D)6(N) BIANNUALLY JAN - JUN 1 JUL - DEC
INTEGFL4TED TORSO HARNESS (D) I (N) (D) I (N)
U.S. NAVY BACKPACK (D) (N) 1 (D) (N)
RESCUE EQUIMENT/DEVICE PRCCED UREs : COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONCE
EACH , (D)&(N) BIANNUALLY JAN - JUN JUL - DEC
RSSCUE STROP (D) (N) (D) (N)
RESCUE LITTER (D) (N) (D) (N)
RESCUE SEAT (NOTE 4) (D) (N) (D) (N)
RESCUE NET (NOTE 4) (D) [N) (D) (N)
SW15MING PROFICIENCY: COMPLET E A MINIMUM OF ONCE EACH, BIANNUALLY
NOTE (5) JAI+JUN JUL-DEC
800 METER EQUIP SWIM
100 METER BUDDY TOW
SWR4MER DEPIOYMENT DATE/ DATE / DATE / DATE /
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
DAY DEPLOYMENTS
NIGHT DEPLOYMENT
NAME: RATE : SSN :

NOTE S :
(1) (D) = DAY (N) = NIGHT
(2) ALL ENTRIES sw ss Two DIGIT -RICM., DAy NUJJWED BY THRI+E mTTER
MONTH DESIGNATOR FOIJAWED BY “D” OR ‘TN,,.
EXAMFLE : 02 FEB llD1!
FOR BWIt0C3R DEPLOYMENTS ENTER DY/Mt4/NUMBER OF DEPLOYFWJJTS
EXAMPLE : 04 JAN 99489
(3) A SEPAFWIW TWLINING FOPJ4 SRALL SE USED FOR EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
(4) TRFSE DEVICES SHALL SE COMPLETED IF USED BY YOUR COMMAND.
(5) SWIMS MAY BE CCl@LETED DURING DAY OR NIGHT POOL TWJNING .

OPNAV 3130/4 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (9)

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CNO MISSION STATEh5ZNT
FOR
NAVAL SEARCH AND RESCUE h5ZDICAL TECHNICIANS

MISSION STATEMENT: THE MISSION OF THE NAVAL SEARCH AND RESCUE

(SAR) F5ZDICAL TECHNICIAN IS TO PERFOSJlAIRCREW AND ADVANCED LIFE
SUPPORT EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE FUNCTIONS INDEPENDENT OF A MEDICAL
OFFICER DURING SAR AND/OR MEDEVAC MISSIONS FROM ROTARY OR FIXED
WING AIRCRAFT. THE SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN SHALL BE PHYSICALLY
CONDITIONED TO ROUTINELY PERFORM DEMANDING RESCUES IN ALL
OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS. HIS/HER EXPERTISE SHALL PROVIDE FLEET
COMMANDERS WITH THE ABILITY TO ASSIST DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL IN DISTRESS.

CAPABILITIES : THE SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN SHALL BE ABLE TO USE

ALL CURRENT l.DZTHODS OF DEPLOYMENT AND RECOVERY FROM ROTARY AND
FIXED WING AIRC-. SHALL BE PROFICIENT WITH ALL RESCUE
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO ASSIST AND/OR RECOVER PERSONNEL DURING
SAR/MEDEVAC MISSIONS. SHALL BE PROFICIENT IN AND MAINTAIN
ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SKILLS TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE
INDEPENDENT OF A MEDICAL OFFICER FOR PERIODS OF UP TO 24 - 72
HOURS IN ALL OPE=TIONAL ENVIRONMENTS.

SAR 1.5ZDICAL TECHNICIANS SHALL BE HIGHLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED.

THEY SHALL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL CONDITIONING STANDARO
TO MEET THE PHYSIOLOGICAL DEWANDS AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF
THEIR MISSION.

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SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN TW”INING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION
REQUIREMENTS

1. SAR Medical Technician Initial Training Syllabus. The SAR

Medical Technician initial training syllabus contained in
reference (h) is designed to acclimate the SAR Medical Technician
to the new aircraft and locale. This is a minimum syllabus.
Commands shall supplement this syllabus with additional lectures
and materials pertinent to local mission requirements. To
initially qualify as a Command SAR Medical Technician (NEC 8401)
in a new command the individual shall:

Be a graduate of Naval Aircrew Candidate School (Q-050-

1500;:

b. Complete command training syllabus. Command training

syllabus shall include the following:

(1) Complete annual ground training lecture requirements.

Enclosure (13) outlines and shall be used to document annual
ground training lecture requirements. All lectures shall be
completed prior to initial designation.

(2) Complete semi-annual practical requirements. Enclosure

(14) shall be used to document semi-annual practical training.
All practical training requirements shall be conducted prior to
initial designation.

NOTE : LIVE PRACTICE RESCUE LITTER OPERATIONS FROM A HELICOPTER

SHALL BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH REFERENCE (b).

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

American Red Cross (ARC) “CPR” for the professional rescuer or
American Heart Association (AHA) “C” card health care provider
course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by a
qualified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR Instructors as well. CPR
Currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR card
as specified by certifying agency. .
(4) National Registry EMT-Basic certification.
(Certification as a Nationally Registered EMT-Intermediate or EMT-
Paramedic fulfills this requirement) .

(5) I.V. administration certification in accordance with

local medical treatment facility directives.

(6) Shall be NATOPS-qualified for type/model/series/

aircraft.

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(7) Complete evaluation by the Command SAR Standardization
Medicai Technician or assistant per enclosure (11) of this
instruction within 90 days of reporting aboard. Enclosure (12)
shall be used to document evaluation.

c. Be designated in writing by the commanding officer as a

Command SAR Medical Technician.

NOTE : SEARCH AND RESCUE MEDICAL TECHNICIANS REPORTING TO NEW

COMMANDS WITH A CURRENT EVALUATION AND CURRENT PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS MAY BE DESIGNATED A COMMAND SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN BY
THE NEW COMMANDING OFFICER WITHOUT COMPLETING THE COMMAND SAR
STANDARDIZATION MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PETTY OFFICER EVALUATION.
HOWEVER, ALL SAR MEDICAL Technician PROFICIENCY AND EvALuATION
REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AND COMPLETED ON OR BEFORE THE
DUE DATE. ANY LOCAL SUPPLEMENTS TO COMMAND TRAINING SYLLABUS
SHALL BE COMPLETED PRIOR TO DESIGNATION.

2. SAR Medical Technician Proficiency and Evaluation

Requirements. Minimum proficiency requirements for SAR Medical
Technicians are listed in reference (h). The following list
amplifies those requirements.

a. Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to

American Red Cross (ARC) “CPR” for the professional rescuer or
American Heart Association (AHA) “C” card health care provider
course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by a
qualified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR Instructors as well. CPR
Currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR card
as specified by certifying agency.

b. Biennial National Registry EMT-Basic recertification.

(Certification as a Nationally .Registered EMT-Intermediate or EMT-
Paramedic fulfills this requirement) .

c. Biennial I.V. certification in accordance with local

medical treatment facility directives.

d. Complete annual ground training lecture requirements.

Enclosure (13) outlines and shall be used to document annual
ground training lecture requirements. Each annual ground training
lecture shall be completed once every 12 months. A minimum of
four lectures shall be completed each quarter.

e. Complete semi-annual practical training requirements.

Enclosure (14) outlines and shall be used to document practical
trainina requirements. Traininq shall be covered every 6 months
(Januar~-Ju~e/July-December) . -

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NOTE : COMMANDING OFFICERS MAY GRANT A WRITTEN WAIVER TO PARAGRAPH
2E OF THIS ENCLOSURE FOR EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS OR OPERATIONAL
TASKING WHICH MAY PRECLUDE THEIR COMPLETION. WAIVERS SHALL NOT
EXCEED 60 DAYS AFTER RETURN FROM EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT.

f. Annually complete an evaluation administered by the

Command SAR Standardization Medical Technician or Assistant per
enclosure (11). Enclosure (12) shall be used to document
evaluation.

3. Annual evaluation shall be due and completed 12 months from

the last evaluation. The last day of the month in which the
practical evaluation is due may be used to compute the 12 month
period.

a. Failure to successfully complete the annual evaluation

requirements administered and verified by the Command SAR
Standardization Medical Technician, or Assistant will require a
re-evaluation within 30 days by the Command SAR Standardization
Medical Technician. SAR Medical Technicians who fail the re-
evaluation shall appear before a command evaluation board. After
consideration of all circumstances, the board shall recommend one
of the following courses of action for commanding officer
approval:

(1) Written removal of Command SAR Medical Technician

designation for a period of remedial training (not to exceed 60
days) . During this period, the board shall direct remedial
training areas to correct deficiency, followed by an evaluation by
the Command SAR Standardization Medical Technician or Assistant.
Upon successful completion of the evaluation,, the commanding
officer may re-designate the individual as a Command SAR Medical
Technician. If member fails to satisfactorily complete this
evaluation, the board shall recommend removal of SAR Medical
Technician NEC (8401) per BUPERSINST 1326.4 series to the
commanding officer.

b. If proficiency requirements have ekpired (without waiver

approval) ‘the Command SAR Medical Technician shall be removed from
an operational status. If all proficiency requirements are
completed within 60 days from expiration the SAR Medical
Technician may be re-instated to an operational status.

c. If proficiency requirements have expired (without waiver

approval) for a period of 60 days or more, the Command SAR Medical
Technician designation shall be removed and the SAR Medical
Technician shall appear before a command evaluation board. After
consideration of all circumstances, the board shall recommend one
of the courses of action outlined in paragraph (3.a.1) of this
enclosure for commanding officer approval.

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4. TYCOM SAR Medical Technician evaluators shall comply with the
requirements of this enclosure.

5 Enclosure (10)
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SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN PRACTICAL EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The SAR Standardization Medical Technician shall conduct an

annual”evaluation on each designated SAR Medical Technician within
the command using the format below. This format shall be used
during TYCOM SAR evaluations.

a. A 40-question closed book examination covering required

ground training lectures.

b. Oral evaluation (normally concurrent with practical

evaluation) .

c. Practical evaluation including:

(1) Flight phase

(a) Simulated rescue scenario

(b) Deployment from aircraft

1. Rappel/short haul

2. Hoist

(c) Litter use and recovery

(d) Trail line handling

(e) Recovery by aircraft

(2) Medical/Trauma phase

(a) Primary/secondary surveys

(b) Medical equipment usage

1. Sam and traction splints

2. Litters

3. M.A.S.T.

4. Intravenous therapy

5. Oxygen administration

6. Kendrick Extrication Device (KED)

(c) Emergency medical skills/procedures

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(3) SAR Medical Technician Fitness Test. SAR Medical
Technicians shall perform the fitness test described below during
initial and annual Command Medical Technician evaluations by the
Command or Assistant SAR Standardization Medical Technician, and
during annual command SAR evaluations by the TYCOM SAR Medical
Technician Evaluator. If during “the TYCOM annual evaluation
Command SAR Medical Technicians are not.available for the fitness
test, the Command SAR Standardization Medical Technician or the
assistant shall administer the test within 30 days of the day the
TYCOM evaluation team administered the test. The only exception
is if the SAR Medical Technician was on deployment or extended
TAD status during this time. SAR Medical Technicians who fail to
meet minimum fitness requirements shall be subject to the
provisions of paragraphs 3a of this enclosure. Annual/makeup
TYCOM SAR Medical Technician fitness test shall be documented per
enclosure (20).

NOTE : THE SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN FITNESS TEST SHOULD BE

COMPLETED ON THE SAME DAY AS THE PRACTICAL EVALUATION CONDUCTED
DURING INITIAL/ANNUAL SAR EVALUATIONS By THE COMMAND/ASSISTANT
SAR STANDARDIZATION MEDICAL TECHNICIAN AND COMMAND TYCOM SAR
EVALUATIONS . ENCLOSURE (12) SHALL BE UTILIZED TO DOCUMENT ANNUAL
TYCOM FITNESS TEST FOR ALL PERSONNEL AS PER ENCLOSURE (20).

a. Perform 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes and 42 pushups in 2

minutes. (There shall be a 2-minute rest period in between the
sit-ups and pushups) .

b. Perform a 1.5 mile run/walk in 12:00 minutes or less.

NOTE : THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES REST TIME, BUT NOT

MORE THAN 20 MINUTES REST TIME ALLOTTED FROM THE COMPLETION OF
THE SIT-UPS/PUSHUPS UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE RUN.

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SAR MEDICAL TECITNICIAN EVALUATION RSPORT

NAME : RATE: SSN: DATE :

,
YPE AIRCRAFT: DATE OF LAST
EVALUATION :

REQUIREMENT DATE COMPLETED EXPIRES Q u

MEDICAL QUALIFICATIONS

A. BCLS

B. NREMT-BASIC

c. I.V. CERTIFICATION

MEDICAL PHASE

TRAUMA PHASE

FLIGHT PHASE

WRITTEN EXAMINATION GRADE :

(NOTE 2)

SMT FITNESS

PUSH-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED _ (42 MINIMUM)

SIT-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED _ (50 MINIMUM)
1.5 MILE RUN TIME : (12:00 MAX)

REMARXS OF EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR:

EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR: SIGNATURE: DATE :

SAR MEDICAL TECHNICIAN:

I SIGNATURE :
I DATE :

COMMANDING OFFICER: SIGNATURE: DATE :

OTE: (1) THIS EVALUATION SHALL SS COMPLETED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF COMMENCSMSNT

(2) MINIMUM PASSING GRADE IS 3.4

OPNAV 3130/5 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (12)

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SAR MSDICAL TECHNICIAN GROUND TRAINING LSCl!URSS

LECTURES DATE / DATE / DATE / DATE /

CALENDAR YEAR HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS

EMSRGSNCY CARE

TENS ION PNEUMOTHORAX

COPD

CARDIOVASCULAR ILLNESS

GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS

ORTHOPEDIC DEVICES

MILITARY ANT ISHOCK TROUSERS

IV THERAPY/SALINE LOCKS

PATIENT MONITORING EQUIPMENT

DECOMPRESSION SICKNESS (DCS]

AIR EMBOLUS

SKULL OR CNS DISRUPTION

HSAT/COLD RELATED ILLNESS/

INJURIES

MEDICAI-LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS

OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION DEVICES

ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS

REMOTE AREA RECOVERY OF REMAINS

SAR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

AIRCW+FT RESCUE EQUIPMENT

RESCUE PROCEDURES

RESCUE DEVICES

EMERGENCY RESCUE EQUIPMENT

SURVIVOR MARKER/LOCATOR DEVICES

PARACHUTE HARNESS/RELATED
EQUIPMENT

RESCUE HAND SIGNALS

AIRCREW SURVIVOR EQUIPMENT

MISHAP SITE PRESERVATION/HAZARDS

WILDLIFE ENCOUNTERS

LAND SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES

NAME : RATE : SSN :

NOTZ : MINIMUM OF 4 LSCTURZS PER QUARTER.

OPNAV 3130/6 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (13)

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SAR MSDICAL TECHNICIAN PRACTICAL TRAINING RSQUIRFMSNTS

CALANDAR YEAR JAN-JUN JUL-DEC

PRACTICAL TRAINING DATE / DATE / DATE / DATE i

HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS

TRAUMA ASSESSMENT #1

TRAUMA ASSESSMENT #2

MEOICAL ASSESSMENT #1

MEDICAL ASSESSMENT #2

LITTER DEPLOYMENT #1

LITTER DEPLOYMENT #2

LITTER DEPLOYMENT
(TENDING TRAIL LINE) #l

LITTER DEPLOYMENT
(TENDING TRAIL LINE) #2

LITTER RECOVERIES #1

LITTER RECOVERIES #2

LITTER RECOVERIES
(TENDING TRAIL LINE) #1
LITTER RECOVERIES
(TENDING TRAIL LINE)#2
RESCUE STROP
(DEPLOYMENT/RECOVERY)
‘RESCUE SEAT

‘HOISTING VEST

NAME : RATE : SSN:

● SJZQUIRJJD IF UTILIZED BY COMMAND

OPNAV 3130/7 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (14)

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PARALOFT EVALUATION

Using the format listed below, the TYCOM enlisted SAR evaluator or
designated representative shall conduct an inspection during SAR
evaluations of the Organizational level Paraloft.

1. Publications. Check SAR related publications for currency.

a. NAVAIR 13-1-6 series

b. NAVAIR 00-35QH-2

c. NWP 3-50.1

d. NAVAIR ~6-PRC125-l

e. SARGRAMS (current year and previous two years)

2. Personal Rescue Swimmer Equipment

1 a. History cards inspected for proper documentation in

accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2G.

b. Rescue Swimmer equipment inspected for proper

incorporation of changes, general condition, and proper
serialization in accordance with applicable NAVAIR 13-1-6 series.

I c. Proper inventory and maintenance procedures of personal

SAR equipment maintained per reference (b) and in accordance with
NAVAIR 13-1-6.5, NAVAIR 13-1-6.7 and NWP 3-50.1.

3. Aircraft Rescue Equipment

a. History cards inspected for proper documentation in

accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2 series.

b. Aircraft rescue equipment inspected for proper

incorporation of changes, general condition, and proper
serialization in accordance with applicable NAVAIR 13-1-6 series.

c. Proper inventory and maintenance procedures of aircraft

SAR equipment maintained per reference (b).
I
4. Medical Kits/Equipment
I
a. History cards inspected for proper documentation in
accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2 series.

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b. Medical kits inspected for proper incorporation of
changes, general condition, and proper serialization in accordance
with applicable NAVAIR 13-1-6 Series.

c. Proper inventory of Medical kits maintained in accordance

with reference (b) and Aviation Medical Allowance List (AMAL).

d. Proper maintenance procedures and inspection cycles of all

other associated medical equipment.

5. Training. Ensure annual training is documented in the

paraloft individual training jackets on the following SAR
equipment.

a. Personal rescue swimmer equipment

b. Aircraft SAR equipment case

c. Aircraft rescue devices

d. Medical kit

e. Rappel/tree extrication equipment (if’applicable)

Enclosure (15) 2
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CNo MISSION STATEMENT
FOR
NAVAL AVIATION INLAND RESCUE CREWMEN”

MISSION STATEMENT: THE MISSION OF THE NAVAL AVIATION INLAND

RESCUE cREWFmN IS TO EIDICUTE SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) OPE~TIONS
FROM ROTARY WING AIRCWd?T. THE INLAND CREWMAN SHALL BE
PHYSICALLY CONDITIONED TO ROUTINELY PERFORM DEMANDING RESCUES IN
ALL OPE=TIONAL ENVIRONMENTS. HIS/HER EKPERTISE SSALL PROVIDE
FLEET COMMAND ERS THE ASILITY TO ASSIST DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE AND
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL IN DISTRESS.

CAPABILITIES : THE INLAND CREWMAN SHALL BE IN AND MAINTAIN PROPER

PHYSICAL CONDITION, BE ADEPT AT RAPPEL AND SHORTHAUL PROCEDURES,
PROFICIENT WITH RESCUE EQUIPMENT, AND POSSESS TEE BASIC FIRST
AID, CPR, AND RESUSCITATION KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO
RECOVER AND ASSIST PERSONNEL DURING SAR OPE~TIONS. THE INLAND
CRXWMAN MUST BE ABLE TO FUNCTION IN PHYSIOLOGICALLY DEMANDING
ENVIRONMENTS OVER VARIOUS TERRAIN DURING DAY AND NIGHT
OPERATIONS.

INLAND CREWMEN BE HIGHLY T~INED AND MOTIVATED.

SHALL THEY SHALL
ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN PHYSICAL CONDITIONING STANDARDS TO MEET THE
DEMANDING RJZQUIREMENTS OF THEIR MISSION.

Enclosure (16)
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HELICOPTER INLAND RESCUE AIRCREWMEN (HIRA) AND RESCUE CREWCHIEF
TRAINING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS.
I
NOTE : PRIOR TO CONDUCTING ACTUAL INLAND RESCUES THAT REQUIRE
~ RAPPEL OPERATIONS, HIRA’s SHALL BE PROFICIENT AND BE DESIGNATED AS
COMMAND HIRA.

1. Initial Training Requirements for Command HIRA Designation.

Initial refers to newly reporting HIRA and shall be completed upon
initially reporting to each command. The individual shall:

a. Graduate CNO-approved Basic Rappel Indoctrination Course

I (D-050-2600).

*b . Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to

T-unericanRed Cross (ARC) “CPR” for the professional rescuer or
American Heart Association (AHA) “C” card health care provider
course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by a
qualified Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) instructor. Annual
proficiency demonstration applies to CPR Instructors as well. CPR
Currency shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR card
as specified by certifying agency.

c. Complete command initial training syllabus. Commands

shall supplement syllabus with additional lectures and materials
pertinent to local mission requirements. Command training
syllabus shall consist of the following minimum requirements:

(1) Complete annual HIRA ground training lecture

requirements. Enclosure (18) outlines and shall be used to
document HIRA ground training lecture requirements. All lectures
shall be conducted prior to initial designation.

(2) Complete HIRA practical training requirements.

Enclosure (19) outlines and shall be used to document practical
training requirements. All practical training shall be completed
prior to initial designation.

NOTE : FOR INITIAL TRAINING, PRACTICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

OUTLINED IN ENCLOSURE (19) SHALL BE COMPLETED/SIMULATED FROM A
SUITABLE PLATFORM PRIOR TO COMPLETING PRACTICAL TRAINING INFLIGHT.

(3) Complete evaluation by the Command HIRA

Standardization Petty Officer or Assistant per paragraph 3d of
this enclosure. Enclosure (17) shall be used to document all HIRA
evaluations.

d. Complete all initial training requirements prior to

designation as a command HIRA. Commanding officer designation
shall be completed within 90 days of reporting aboard.

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* REQUIRED FOR RESCUE CREWCHIEFS THAT ARE NOT HIRA QUALIFIED.

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 EXTRICATION. DESIGNATION LETTER
SHALL BE MAINTAINED PER ENCLOSURE (20).

2. Refresher Training Requirements for Command HIRA Designation

a. Previously qualified HIRA who have not performed the

duties of a HIRA for a period of 2 years or more shall complete
the requirements of paragraph lb thrOugh Id of this enclosure,

b. Previously qualified HIRA who have not performed the

duties of a HIRA for a period of less than 2 years shall complete
requirements of paragraph lb through lc(l), (2), and (3) of this
enclosure.

3. Proficiency and Evaluation Requirements for a Command HIRA.

The individual shall:

‘a. Be adult, child and infant certified equivalent to ARC

“CPR” for the professional rescuer or AHA “C” card health care
provider course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by
a qualified CPR instructor. Currency shall be maintained based on
expiration date of CPR card as specified by certifying agency.

‘b. Annually complete HIRA ground training requirements.

Enclosure (18) outlines and shall be used to document HIRA ground
training requirements. Each ground training lecture shall be
completed once every 12 months with a minimum of four lectures per
quarter.

*c. Complete HIRA practical training requirements. Enclosure

(19).shall be used to document HIRA practical training
requirements. Time frame requirements are listed on.enclosure
(19).

NOTE : PRACTICAL HIRA PROFICIENCY TRAINING SHOULD BE CONDUCTED

INFLIGHT WHENEVER POSSIBLE. IF AN AIRCRAFT IS UNAVAILABLE,
COMPLETE/SIMULATE ALL PRACTICAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AS LISTED IN
ENCLOSURE (19) FROM A SUITABLE PLATFORM.

+ REQUIRED FOR RESCUE CREWCHIEFS THAT ARE NOT HIRA QUALIFIED.

d. Annually complete evaluation administered by the Command

HIRA Standardization Petty Officer. Enclosure (17) outlines and
shall be used to document evaluation. The evaluation shall
consist of the following:

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NOTE : THE ANNUAL EVALUATION SHALL BE DUE AND COMPLETED 12 MONTHS
FROM THE LAST EVALUATION. THE LAST DAY OF THE MONTH IN WHICH THE
EVALUATION IS DUE MAY BE USED TO cOi-4PUTETHE 12-MONTH PERIOD.

(1) 40 question closed book examination. Minimum grade of

3.4 required to pass examination. Subject matter shall encompass
areas outlined in enclosures (16), (17) and (18), the NWP 3-50.1
and OPNAVINST 3130.6B.

(2) Practical evaluation of the following areas:

(a) Rappel and belay station rigging.procedures.

(b) Descent control device procedures.

(c) Rappel procedures.

(d) Short haul evolution procedures.

WARNING : POR SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS, PRACTICE LIVE SHORT HAULS IN

THE PJISCUE LITTER SHALL BE LIMITED TO P~CTICAL HIRA EVALUATIONS
BY THE COMMAND OR ASSISTANT HI~ STANDARDISATION PETTY OPPICER OR
TYCOM SAR EVALUATOR.

(e) Hoist recovery procedures.

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

short haul.

(9) 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 trauma scenario using first aid, CPR,

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

(k) HIRA emergency procedures.

(3) Verification of current CPR certification.

(4) Verification of maintaining physical fitness

requirements.

(5) Verification of current annual HIRA ground training

lecture requirements.

(6) Verification of current HIRA practical training

requirements.
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e. Failure to successfully complete the annual evaluation or
physical readiness requirements administered and verified by the
Command HIRA Standardization Petty Officer or Assistant will
require a re-evaluation within 30 days by the Command/Assistant
HIRA Standardization Petty Officer. HIRA’s who fail the re-
evaluation shall appear before a command evaluation board. After
consideration of all circumstances, the board shall recommend one
of the following courses of action for commanding officer
approval:

(1) Written removal of command HIRA designation for a

period of refresher training (not to exceed 60 days). During this
period, the board may direct remedial training to correct
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. If the HIRA fails to
satisfactorily complete the re-evaluation, the command evaluation
board shall recommend the provisions of paragraph 3g2 of this
enclosure to the commanding officer.

(2) Removal from the HIRA program and revocation of

DIFCREW per BUPERINST 1326.4 at commanding officers discretion.

f. If semi-annual and/or annual proficiency requirements have

expired for a period of less than 60 days, the command rappel
crewman shall be removed from an operational status. If all
proficiency requirements are completed within 60 days from
expiration, the HIRA may be reinstated to an operational status.

9. If semi-annual and/or annual proficiency requirements have

expired for a period of 60 days or more, the command HIRA
designation shall be removed and the HIRA shall appear before a
command evaluation board. After consideration of all
circumstances, the board shall recommend one of the courses of
action outlined in paragraph 3el or 3e2 of this enclosure for
commanding officer approval.

h. Enclosure (18) Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewman and

Rescue Crewchief Ground Training Lecture Form, OPNAV 3130/9. This
enclosure shall be used to document all HIRA lectures completed.
Each lecture is to be completed once every 12 months. At least
four lectures shall be completed each quarter. Tree extrication
lectures are not required for rescue crewchiefs that are not HIRA
qualified or commands that do not maintain a ground tree
extrication capability.

NOTE : THE TRAUMA GROUND TRAINING SCENARIO SHOULD BE CONDUCTED

WITH A FULLY STOCKED LEVEL “A” MEDICAL KIT, MOULAGE KIT (IF
AVAILABLE) AND A RESCUE LITTER. BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN PROTECTION
PROCEDURES SHOULD BE’DISCUSSED AND PRACTICED. A CLASSROOM

5 Enclosure (16)
 ::N~Il#J~T 3130. 6B

ENVIRONMENT IS THE MOST DESIRABLE SO THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF

PERSONNEL MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE EVOLUTION.

NOTE : THE RESCUE BY HOIST GROUND TRAINING LECTURE SHOULD BE

COMPLETED USING A HOIST AND BELAY TRAINING AID. ALL SINGLE AND
DUAL MAN HOIST RECOVERIES OUTLINED IN REFERENCE (B) SHOULD BE
DISCUSSED AND DEMONSTF@TED.

(1) Enter calendar year in appropriate block. Use one

block for each calendar year. Enter day/month lecture completed.

(2) Enter rate, name, and social security number of

individual.

Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewman and Rescue Crewchief

Prac~~cal Training Form, OPNAV 3130/10, Enclosure (19). This
enclosure shall be used to document all HIRA and Rescue Crewchief
practical training.

(1) Enter calendar year on bottom of form. Use one form

for each calendar year. Enter date training was completed.
Rigging procedures for the rappel and belay stations shall be
completed once each month. Rappel procedures shall be completed
once each month. Short haul procedures shall be completed once
each month with each method practiced once every 6 months at a
minimum. Quick stop procedures shall be completed (tower/suitable
platform only) once every JAN-JUN and JUL-DEC. In-flight or hover
I h’oistrecovery procedures shall be completed once every JAN-JUN
and JUL-DEC. Each rescue crewchief directed procedure shall be
1
completed two times each month.

4. Command HIRA Standardization Petty Officer Requirements

a. Shall be a qualified crewchief or first crewman in the

aircraft. A HIRA qualified SAR Medical Technician who is highly
experienced may be designated if command crewchiefs/first crewmen
iack experience or qualifications.

b. Shall be a graduate of the CNO-approved Basic Helicopter

Indoctrination Course (D-050-2600).

c. Shall have performed at least 30 rappels from various

altitudes and five short hauls using the hoisting vest and rescue
litter.

d. Shall demonstrate proper aircraft rigging procedures for

the rappel and belay stations.

e. Shall be proficient and designated as a Tree Extrication

Rescue Crewmen if the command maintains a ground tree extrication
rescue capability.

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f. Shall be evaluated and recommended by the TYCOM SAR
evaluator.

LT. Shall be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer.

5. l’YCOM HIRA Evaluator Requirements

a. Successfully complete the CNO-approved Basic Rappel

Helicopter Indoctrination Course (D-050-2600).

b. Be designated in writing as a HIRA and Tree Extrication

Evaluator by the TYCOM or designated SAR Evaluation Unit
commanding officer.

c. Maintain ground and practical proficiency training

requirements listed in paragraph 3 if TYCOM,SAR Evaluators are
co-located with an inland rescue unit or rappelling activity. If
practical proficiency training cannot be maintained, the TYCOM SAR
evaluator shall ensure proficiency is regained from a suitable
platform prior to conducting practical inflight HIRA evaluations.

d. Conduct practical evaluations of units approved to conduct

rappel and/or tree extrication rescue operations.

7 Enclosure (16)
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HELICOPTER ~ RESCUS AIRCE3WMAN EVALUATION RBPORT

RATE : NAME : sSN :

co HD LAST EVALUATION DATE EVALUATION DATE

SUBJECT REQUIREMENT DATE COMPLETED SUBJECT GRADE

CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION GRADE _ (3.4 MIN)

PRACTICAL EVALUATION PASS_ FAIL_

TREE EXTRICATION (NOTE #1) PAS S FAIL

CPR CERTIFICATION EXP

RAPPELS (NOTE #2)

SHORT HAUL (NOTE #2)

PuSH-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED (42 MINIMUM)

SIT-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED (50 MINIMUM)

1.5 MILE RUN TIME (12 MINUTE MAX)

EVALUATION EXPIRES:
MO/YR

EVALUATOR/STANDARDIZATION P.O. COMMENTS

EVALUATOR SIGNATURE OATE

HIRA CRENMAN SIGNATURE OATE

I
COMMANDING OFFICER SIGNATURE DATE

NOTSS (1) IF COM4AND MAINTAINS GROUND TRSE EXTRICATION FUZSCUE CAPABILITY

(2) NUMBER AND DATS OF MOST FUZCENT RAPPEL/SHORT SAUL PRACTICAL ~INING

OPNAV 3130/8 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (17)

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HIM ANO RESCUE CREWCHIEF GROUND TIWINING

EACH LECTURE SHALL BE COMPLETED ONCE EVERY 12 MOS; (MIN 4 PER QTR)

CALENDAR YEAR DY/Mo DY/MO DY/MO DY /MO

RESCUE OEVICE UTILIZATION

RESCUE HAND SIGNALS

P.RPPEL PROCEDURES

BELAY LINE USE/RIGGING

RAPPEL ROPE USE/RIGGING

RESCUE BY SHORT HAUL

RESCUE BY HOIST

HIRA EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

++TREE EXTRIC~T1ON EQuTp

++TREE EXtriCatiOn procedures

‘WOUNDS AND INJURIES

+ FRACTURES

‘HEAD AND SPINAL INJURIES

‘BURNS

●ENVIRONMENTAL INJURIES

‘SHOCK

*BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS

●LEVEL “A” MEOICAL KIT

*PRACTICAL TRAUMA SCENARIO

*RESCUE AIRCREW HAZAROS

NAME : RATE : SSN:

● NOT RSQUIRXD FOR INDIVIDUALS THAT COMPLETE GROUND TRAINING ON ENCLQSURS (8)

● * ~Qu~~D IF CO~ MAINTAINs GROW TREE EXTRICATION CAPABILITY.

OPNAV 3130/9 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (18)

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CALENDAR YEAR

HIRA AND RSSCUE CRSWCHIEF PRACTICAL TRAINING

RIGGING PROCEDURES - ONCE EACH MONTH
RIG RAPPEL/BE~Y I JAN IFEBIMARIAPR IMAY I JUN ] JUL I AUG ] SEP ] OCT I NOV I DEC
STATIONS

RAPPEL PROCEDURES – AT LEAST 2 PJ+PPELS EVERY 60 OAYS - PERFORM ALL METHODS EVERY 6
MONTHS ANNOTATE “A” IF FROM AIRCRAFT OR “T” IF FROM TOWER.
JAN-FEB I MAR-APR I MAY-JUN JUL-AUG I SEP-OCT I NOV-DEC
STANDARD RAPPEL

BAGLESS RAPPEL

RAPPEL W/LITTER

SHORT HAUL PROCEDURES – AT LEAST 1 SHORTHAUL EVERY 60 DAYS - PERFORM EACH METHOO
EVERY 6 MONTHS. ANNOTATE “A” IF FROM AIRCRAFT OR “T“ I F FROM TOWER
JAN - FEB I MAR-APR I MAY-JUN I JUL-AUG SEP-OCT I NOV-DEC
HARNESS TO HARNESS

SH W/HOISTING VEST

‘** SH W/RESCUE LITTER

DESCENT CONTROL PROCEDURES - PERFORM SEMIANNUALLY

I JAN-JUN JUL-DEC
+ QUICK STOPS (OPTIONAL)

(OPTIONAL) INFLIGHT OR HOVER RECOVERY FROM SHORTHAUL - PERFORM EACH TAS K SEMIANNUALLY
JAN-JUN JUL-DEC
SURVIVOR IN HOISTING VEST
● +* RESCUE L~~TER

CREWCHIEF OIRECTED PROCEDURES T AT LEAST 2 OF EACH TASK EvERy MoNTH

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
RAPPEL

SHORT HAUL
I
** TREE EXTRICAT1ON . pER FoF?.MEAcH TAsK QUARTE RLy

JAN-MAR APR-JUN JUL-SEP OCT-DEC

SINGLE TREE EXTRICATION
TREE TO TREE ExTRICATION
)
~NAME : SSN : YEAR : -COMMAND:

● ‘M BE C-TED AT TOWER QWLY A SAFETY OBSERWR SHALL TEND 3011U—1 OF RAPPEL ROPE OR BELAY
LINE
- TOWER A3 REQUIRXD
● * XEQUIRED IF C— MAINTAINS GROUNT TREE -CATION CAPABILITY
● +. IF CONDUCTED FP.m-lAIRCRAET , INANIMATE B IMUIJ,TEU SURVIVQR KU BE USED. LIVE SURVIVORS SHALL
NGT BE USED FUR LITTER SEORTIL4L5 PXACTICE

NQTES : (1) IF C’JRXEWCY REQUIREMENT S ARE NOT MET, MIMXMUM MPLX- PROCEDURES MIST BE
ACC@lPLISWJl ON SUITW TUWER NOT MOPJ THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO PEREURMING PPQCEDURES
IN A HELICOWR.
(2) WHENEVER A SIX _H REQUIREMENT 1S IDENTIFIED ON THIS EUPM, T8EY WALL BE
ACCQMPLISHEU = .TAN-JUN AND JUL-DEC

OPNAV 3130/10 (Rev ‘3/98) Enclosure (19)

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AVIATION RESCUE AIRCREWNEN/CREWCHIEF RECORDS MAINTENANCE
REQUIREMENTS

1. NATOPS Records

a. Flight Physicals. Part C under general tab shall be

maintained per reference (e).

b. Designation Letters. part A under “Qualifications and

Achievements Tab” shall contain a permanent record of all SAR
designations listed below:

(1) Command Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Command or Assistant

SAR Standardization Petty Officer.

(2) Command Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen, Command

or Assistant Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen Standardization
Petty Officer, Tree Extrication Rescue Aircrewmen.

(3) Command SAR Medical Technician, Command SAR Medical

Technician Standardization Petty Officer.

c. School and Courses

(1) Section III, part A, under “Training Tab” shall

contain a record of SAR School completion. A copy of page 4
school completion or graduation certificate shall be filed
following OPNAV 3760/32E.

(2) CPR courses attended shall be listed on OPNAV/32E with

a copy of the current CPR card (AHA/ARC) andlor copy of course
roster for annual proficiency.

(3) Emergency Medical Technician (SAR Medical Technician

only) shall be listed on OPNAV 3760/32E with a copy of the
certificate included.

(4) I.V. Certification (SAR Medical Technician onlY) shall

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

d. SAR Examination. Section III, part C, under “Training

Tab” shall contain a record of the result of SAR examination.
Results shall be recorded in “Other Exams” section of this form.
The current’ answer sheet shall be included following OPNAV
3760/32G.

e. SAR Evaluation Reports/Training Forms. Section III, Part

E, Instrument Rating Training Tab shall be re-labeled “SAR.” This
section shall be maintained in the following manner:

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(1) Annual Aviation Rescue Swimmer, SAR Medical Technician
and HIRA Evaluation Reports shall immediately follow part E (SAR
Tab) . A record of current evaluation report, and previous two,
shall be maintained in chronological order beginning with the most
recent. Dual qualified rescue aircrewmen shall maintain both sets
of evaluations.

(a) Annual/makeup TYCOM fitness test shall be recorded

on the appropriate evaluation report enclosures (6) and (12) and
filed directly behind current annual evaluation.

NOTE : EVALUATION FORM SHALL HAVE MEMBER’S NAME/SSN, DATE

COMPLETED AND FITNESS TEST SCORE.

NOTE : REMARKS SECTION OF EVALUATION FORM SHALL CONTAIN ONE OF THE

FOLLOWING STATEMENTS:

FITNESS TEST CONDUCTED DURING ANNUAL TYCOM SAR EVALUATION.

MAKEUP ANNUAL TYCOM SAR EVALUATION FITNESS TEST. MEMBER NOT

PRESENT DURING TYCOM EVALUATION.

(2) Aviation Rescue Swimmer/Rescue Crewchief, SAR Medical

Technician and HIRA/Rescue Crewchief Ground Training Forms,
enclosure (8), (13) and (18) respectively, shall be filed
immediately following the annual SAR evaluation reports.

(3) Aviation Rescue Swimmer, SAR Medical Technician and

HIRA/Rescue Crewchief Practical Training Forms, enclosures (9),
(14) and (19) respectively, shall be filed immediately following
ground training forms.

(4) Aviation Rescue Swimmer, SAR Medical Technician and

Helicopter Inland Rescue Aircrewmen Initial Training Syllabus or
Checklist shall be filed immediately following the practical
training forms.

NOTE : NATOPS RECORD MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPHS 1.E

(2) and (3) OF THIS ENCLOSURE SHALL BE MAINTAINED FOR THE CURRENT
AND PREVIOUS CALENDAR YEAR.

2. Service Records

a. Left hand side of service record shall contain current

DIFCREW orders and applicable designation letters.

b. Right hand side shall contain evidence (page 4) of

applicable school or course completion.
,

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SURFACE UNIT SAR POLICIES AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

1. Surface Unit SAR Policies. The following general policies,

safety requirements, and procedures are set forth:

a. SAR Mission Crew Requirements. Crew members assigned by

reference (b) to specific jobs relating to SAR missions shall be
fully qualified in accordance with this instruction and applicable
watch station qualifications. The surface rescue swimmer shall
have completed the initial SAR training syllabus and be currently
qualified per enclosure (22) of this instruction. The Boat
Officer and J-Bar davit crew captain shall have completed all
initial training “andpractical exercises enclosure (23) with their
respective teams prior to being assigned these duties.

b. Surface Rescue Swimmer Requirements

(1) 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, the ship shall be prepared to deploy a rescue swimmer
or launch its rescue boat. The,surface rescue swimmer shall be
mustered and on station per NWP-3-50.1, NWP-42, LHA/LPH/LHD or CV
NATOPS manual when the ship is engaged in flig,htoperations, an
active SAR mission, plane guard, or man overboard.

(2) The surface rescue swimmer shall enter the water and
assist the mishap survivor(s) in all cases except when the Boat
Officer, Officer of the Deck or Commanding Officer determines that
the circumstances will unnecessarily endanger the rescue swimmer.

(3) Surface rescue swimmers may be deployed for day open

ocean recoveries of inanimate objects (REXTORPS, MQM’s, BQM’s,
mailbag, etc.) , provided such deployment is not prohibited by
local instructions. Recovery of inanimate objects posing a major
health risk, (i.e. EXTORP with OTTO fuel, hazardous WaSte
canisters; etc.) is strictly prohibited. Night/low visibility
open ocean deployments for inanimate objects are prohibited unless
deemed as operational necessity by the Commanding Officer.

(4) Night/low visibility open ocean rescue swimmer

deployment is permitted only during actual SAR evolutions or
operational necessity.

(5) Safety standards of operation for day open ocean

rescue swimmer deployment for training shall include as a minimum:

(a) Rescue boat manned and equipped per reference (b)

in constant visual contact with the rescue swimmers undergoing
training.

(b) Sea state of 2 or less.

Enclosure (21)
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(c) Visibility of at least 3 nautical miles.

(d) Rescue swimmer(s) shall be attired Per reference (b).

(e) Parent vessel in close proximity.

(6) When conducting surface rescue swimmer deployments in

protected waters for training, a rescue boat manned and equipped
per reference (b) shall be in constant visual contact with the
rescue swimmer(s) undergoing training. Rescue swimmer(s) shall be
attired as required by reference (b).

(7) Surface Rescue Swimmer Fitness Test. Rescue swimmers

shall perform test,described below during rescue swimmer
evaluations by the !SfCOMSAR Evaluator. Rescue swimmers who fail
to meet minimum” fitness requirements shall be subject to the
provisions of paragraphs 5 and 5a, page 4 of enclosure (22).

NOTE : THE RESCUE 5WIMMER FITNE5S TE.5T5H0ULD BE COMPLETED ON THE

SAME DAY AS THE PRACTICAL EVALUATION CONDUCTED DURING THE SAR
EVALUATION BY TYCON SAR EVALUATORS.

(a) Perform 50 sit-ups in 2 minutes and 42 pushups in

2 minutes. (There shall be a 2-minute rest period in between the
sit-ups and pushups) .

(b) Perform a 1.5 mile run/walk in 12:00 minutes or

1’ less.
I NOTE : THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES REST TIME, BUT NOT
MORE THAN 20 MINUTES REST TIME ALLOTTED FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE
I SIT-UPS/PUSHUPS UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE RUN.

(c) Perform a 800 meter swim in 20:00 minutes or less.

Swim shall be continuous, using crawl or side stroke. Swim shall
be conducted wearing minimum required rescue swimmer equipment
(excluding radio) listed in reference (b).

NOTE: THERE SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 5 MINUTES REST TIME, BUT NOT

MORE THAN 20 MINUTES REST TIME ALLOTTED FROM THE COMPLETION OF THE
RUN UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF THE SWIM.

(8) Safety Standards for Pool Training, Evaluations, and

Rescue Swimmer Fitness Test. Safety standards of operation shall
include as a minimum:

a. Rescue swimmer pool training and practical pool

evaluations. Prior to commencing training/evaluations, the rescue
swimmer supervising the pool training or practical pool
evaluations shall ensure all personnel involved are given a verbal
safety brief concerning:

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(1) Training Time Out (TTO) procedures. A TTO shall be

called by a rescue swimmer when he/she is uncertain about
requirements or procedures to be performed in the water. A TTO
shall be called by a rescue swimmer supervising when training
he/she observes the rescue swimmer under training 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, 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.

(3) Recall procedures for medical personnel in case of

, emergency.

(4) Identify a safety observer (E-6 or above) and or

qualified rescue swimmer and or qualified lifeguard which shall
remain out of the pool and wear a whistle. He/she 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 all

personnel in the pool to look at the safety observer for
instructions. Multiple whistle blast shall require all personnel
in the pool to swim to the edge of the pool and exit as soon as
possible.

(6) Identify an additional qualified rescue swimmer as

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

b. Rescue swimmer fitness test. When conducting rescue

swimmer fitness test outlined in paragraph lb7 of this enclosure,
the following minimum safety standards shall be complied with:

(1) TYCOM SAR Evaluator shall verify that each individual

performing rescue swimmer fitness test has current medical
screening form from command’s I.D.C. and is cleared medically.

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

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

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2. Surface Unit SAR Evaluation Procedures. Surface unit SAR
evaluations conducted by the TYCOM SAR evaluation unit shall
consist of a review of the following:

a. Command SAR Officer Area

(1) SAR Publications.

(a) JCS 3-50

(b) NWP 3-50.1

(c) NWP 3-22.5-SAR-TAC (SAR TACAID)

(d) ATP-10

(e) Fleet and TYCOM directives and instructions

(2) SAR training syllabus (Forecastle Team, Rescue Boat

Crew, and Surface Rescue Swimmer) per enclosures (25) through (28)
and training records.

(3) Command manning documents..

(4) Forecastle and rescue boat crew composition,

qualifications and training documentation per reference (b) and
enclosures (21) and (27).

(5) Command watch teams SAR planning

qualifications/training.

(a) SAR organization, responsibilities, and duties

(b) Search planning

(6) Seamanship training team organization and employment.

(7) Evaluation of Combat Information Center (CIC) watch

team organization and employment. This requirement is waived if a
majority are graduates of the SAR Surface Ship Course (K-221-
2155) .

b. Surface Rescue Swimmer Area

(1) Initial command qualification.

(2) Administer 40-question closed book examination

covering training lectures per enclosure (25) and NWP 3-50.1.

(3) Review of individual Surface Rescue Swimmer’s training

proficiency per enclosure (26).

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(4) practical evaluation of all command rescue swirmners
rescue procedures in accordance with enclosure (24).

c. SAR Equipment

(1) Review of SAR equipment PMS.

(2) Inspection of personal swimmers equipment.

(3) Inspection of medical equipment/litters.

(4) Inspection of rescue boat/forecastle SAR equipment per

reference (b).

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

subjective grade (qualified, requires attention or unqualified) .
At the completion of the evaluation an overall subjective grade
for the command will be assigned with an optional adjective
description of “Outstanding,” “Excellent” or “Satisfactory” at the
discretion of the senior evaluator. Subjective grades are defined
as follows:

a. Q (Qualified). That degree of standardization ,

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

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

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

c. UQ (Unqualified). 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 NA or Q can be
achieved. The arade of “Unqualified” assiqned to any section
requires reinspection of th~t section within 60 days: The grade
of “Unqualified” assigned to the overall evaluation requires a
complete reevaluation within 90 days.

4. Tycom evaluation checklists will outline specific

discrepancies which may lead to grades other than qualified.

5. The senior evaluator will debrief the commanding officer and

any others deemed appropriate following the evaluation.

6. Upon completion of the unit SAR Evaluation, the senior member

of the TYCOM evaluation team shall ensure the completion and
forwarding of the evaluation report to the commanding officer and

5 Enclosure (21)
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ISIC. A copy of the evaluation report shall be forwarded to the
Type Commander and CNO SAR Model Manager (HC-3, Code 60).

1’

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CNO MISSION STATENDZNT
FOR
NAVAL SURFACE RESCUE SWIWRS

MISSION STATEMSNT: THE MISSION OF THE NAVAL SURFACE RESCUE

SWIMFDZR IS TO EKECUTE SEARCH AND EW3CUE (SAR) OPERATIONS PROM
SURFACE SHIPS. SURFACE RESCUE SWIMMERS SHALL BE PHYSICALLY
CONDITIONED TO ROUTINELY PERFORM DEMANDING RESCUES IN HOSTILE
ENVIRONMENT S.’ THEIR EKPERTISE SHALL PROVIDE FLEET COMMANDERS THE
ABILITY TO ASSIST Department OF DEFENSE AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL IN
DISTRESS.

CAPABILITIES: SURPACE RESCUE SWIMMERS SHALL BE IN, AND MAINTAIN,

PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION, BE PROFICIENT WITH RESCUE EQUIPMENT,
AND HAVE THE BASIC FIRST AID, CPR, RESUSCITATION IWOWLEDGE AND
SKILL NECESSARY TO RECOVER AND ASSIST PERSONNEL DURING SAR
OPERATIONS. SAR RESCUE OPERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE RECOVERY OF US
AND FOREIGN AVIATION PERSONNEL, DOD, AND CIVILIAN PERSONNEL AND
INANIMATE OBJECTS AS NECESSARY. SURFACE RESCUE SWIMMERS MUST BE
ABLE TO FUNCTION IN PHYSIOLOGICALLY DEMANDING ENVIRON’F5ZNTS AT SEA
DURING DAY AND NIGHT OPEFU+TIONS.

SURFACE RESCUE SWIMMERS SSALL BE HIGHLY TRAINED AND MOTIVATED.

THEY SHALL ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL CONDITIONING STANDARD
TO MEET THE DEMAND ING REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR MISSION.

Enclosure (22)

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SURFACE RESCUE SWIMMER TRAINING, PROFICIENCY AND EVALUATION
REQUIREMENTS

1. Surface Rescue Swimmer Initial SAR Training Syllabus. The

surface rescue swimmer initial training syllabus is primarily
designed to acclimate the rescue swimmer to the ship’s equipment
and rescue teams. This is considered a minimum syllabus.
Commands shall supplement this syllabus with additional lectures
and materials pertinent to local mission requirements. To be
initially qualified as a surface rescue swimmer the individual
shall:

Be a graduate of the CNO-approved Category : Surface

Resc~i Swimmer School (CIN A-050-0500).

b. Be adult, child, and infant certified equivalent to ARC

“CPR” for the professional rescuer or AHA “C” card health care
provider course, and annually demonstrate proficiency, verified by
a qualified CPR instructor. Currency shall be maintained based on
expiration date of CPR card as specified by certifying agency.

c. Be indoctrinated on the ship’s rescue bill and established

procedures. Perform two man overboard drills, one deck recovery
and one from the rescue boat.

d. Complete all initial training requirements prior to

designation in writing as a Command Rescue Swimmer The
commanding officer shall designate the swimmer in writing within
90 days of reporting aboard.

I NOTE : SURFACE RESCUE SWIMNERS WHO TRANSFER FROM ONE COMMAND TO

ANOTHER ARE NOT REQUIRED TO CONPLETE AN INWATER EVALUATION AT THE
NEW COMMAND IF THEIR EVALUATION IS CURRENT. THE NEXT EVALUATION
WILL BE DUE 24 MONTHS FROM THEIR LAST EVALUATION OR INTER-
DEPLOYMENT CYCLE, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.

2. Refresher Training. Category II. Refresher training is for

previously qualified surface rescue swimmers who have not
performed the duties of a rescue swimmer for a period of 2 years
or more. This school will familiarize the surface rescue swimmer
with new or updated procedures and equipment. Requalification in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will be included.

3. Surface Rescue Swimmer SAR Proficiency Requirements. Minimum

proficiency requirements for surface rescue swimmers are as
follows:

a. Be adult CPR certified and annually demonstrate

proficiency, verified by a qualified CPR Instructor. Currency
shall be maintained based on expiration date of CPR card as
specified by certifying agency.

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b. Perform water training requirements. Enclosure (26)
outlines and shall be used to document water training.

c. Perform a minimum of one actual deck and rescue boat

deployment annually.

NOTE : THE COMMANDING OFFICER MAY GRANT A WRITTEN WAIVER OF

PARAGRAPHS 3B AND 3C FOR EXTENDED DEPLOYMENTS WHICH MAY PRECLUDE
THEIR COMPLETION. WAIVERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 60 DAYS AFTER RETURN
FROM EXTENDED DEPLOYMENT AND SHALL INCLUDE INCLUSIVE DATES.
WAIVERS SHALL BE FILED IN TRAINING RECORD. THE COMMANDING OFFICER
MAY GRANT A WRITTEN WAIVER WHEN A POOL IS NOT AVAILABLE, OR SAFETY
REQUIREMENTS STATED IN NOTE 2 ARE ALSO NOT AVAILABLE. THESE
WAIVERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 60 DAYS.

NOTE : RESCUE SWIMMER DAY/NIGHT PARACHUTE DISENTANGLEMENT TRAINING ‘

SHALL ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CONSTRAINTS:

A. ONE DESIGNATED EVALUATOR OR AVIATION COMMAND SAR

PETTY OFFICER MUST BE THE IN WATER
EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR.
B. ONE EMT/CORPSMAN ON DECK.
c. ONE ON DECK RESCUE SWIMMER SAFETY OBSERVER THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH M15HAp/EMERGENCY PR0cEDuRE5 (THE SAFETY
OBSERVER CAN ALSO SERVE AS THE EMT/CORPSMAN.
I
d. Man overboard drills usinq the rescue litter in
conjunction with the deck recovery and rescue boat exercises sha’11
be conducted as established by TYCOM ship exercise manual and
reference (b).

e. Annually complete ground training iecture requirements.

Enclosure (25) outlines and shall be used to document annual
ground training lecture requirements. Each annual ground training
lecture shall be completed once every 12 months. A minimum of
four lectures shall be completed each quarter.

NOTE : AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMERS WHO ARE UTILIZED BY ACTIVITIES TO

PERFORN suRFAcE REsCuE SWIMMER DUTIES SHALL COMPLy WITH ENCLOSURE
(5) AND PARAGRAPHS 3C,’3D, and 3E OF THIS ENCLOSURE. THESE
REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE WAIVER PROVISIONS OF NOTE 1 IN
PARAGRAPH 3.

4. Surface Rescue Swimmer Evaluation. Surface Rescue Swimmers

shall complete a rescue swimmer evaluation once per inter-
deployment cycle not to exceed 24 months in accordance with
enclosure (24). Ground training shall be conducted and documented
per enclosure (25). A 40 question exam will be administered,
minimum passing score of 3.4. Wa”tertraining shall be conducted
and documented in accordance with enclosure (26).

3 Enclosure (22)
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5. Surface Rescue Swimmer Evaluation Failure. Rescue swimmers
who fail the swimmer portion of the evaluation will be given a re-
evaluation no sooner than 30 days and not to exceed 90 days. If
underway schedule will not allow this to occur, then re-evaluation
shall be within 30 days. If the surface rescue swimmer fails the
re-evaluation, an oral board consisting of the ship’s commanding
officer, executive officer, SAR officer, department. head and a
TYCOM-approved SRS evaluator will convene within 30 days. The
outcome of this board will be one of the following:

a. Surface Rescue Swimmer will be assigned to a CAT II

course.

b. Removal of NEC 0170.

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SURFACE UNIT SAR TEAM/CREW TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

1. This enclosure contains an OUtliIIe of minimum annual SAR

training, as well as frequency of training requirements for both
deck and rescue boat crews. Commands shall prepare a training
program that incorporates these requirements into comprehensive
training syllabi.

NOTE : PERSONNEL ASSIGNED SAR MISSION RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL BE

FULLY QUALIFIED FOR SAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS INSTRUCTION AND
APPLICABLE LOCAL INSTRUCTIONS. THE SAR OFFICER SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ENSURING ALL MEMBERS MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS.

2. Frequency and Applicability. All crew members assigned to the

command’s deck and rescue boat crews shall complete the entire
training syllabus once every 6 months, and must maintain
documentation. These items are non-waiverable. All lecture
material is contained in reference (b).

a. Forecastle Deck Rescue Crew

(1) Forecastle Rescue/Medical Equipment

(a) Requirements

(b) Use, limitations, maintenance, inspection

(2) Forecastle Deck Recovery Detail Procedures

(3) Actual deployment/recovery from J-Bar Davit of Oscar

or surface rescue sw’immer

(4),Rescue swimmer’s hand signals

b. Rescue Boat Crew

(1) Rescue boat SAR/medical equipment

(a) Requirements

(b) Use, limitations, maintenance, inspections

(2) Rescue boat detail procedures

(3) Rescue boat recovery practical exercise

(4) NATOPS Aircraft Signals Manual (00-80T-113) and Rescue
Swimmer’s Hand Signals.

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SURFACE RXSCUE sttu+c3R EVALUATION RIZPORT

NAME : SATE : SSN: DATE :

I
COMMANO : TOTALS WATER ENTRIES DATE OF LAST
(FORECASTLE/BOAT) EVALUATION :
ft., 1)

REQUIREMENT DATE COMPLETEO Q RA u

LIFESAVING PROCEDURES —— .

PARACHUTE OISENTANGLEMENT ——

RESCUE ❑EVICES —— —

RESCUE HAND sIGNALS .—

RELEASES/ESCAPES —— —

APPROACHES /CARRIES .—

CPR ——

QUARTERLY REQUIREMENTS ——

WRITTEN EXAMINATION
(NOTE #2) GRADE :

RESCUE SWIMMER FITNESS TEST GRADE :

PUSH-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED _ (42 MIN)

SIT-UPS (2 MINUTES) NUMBER COMPLETED _ (50 MINI
1.5 MILE RUN TIME : (12:00 MAX)
800 METER SWIM (MINIMUM SAR GEAR) TIME : (20:00 MAX)

REMARRS OF EVALUATOR/ INSTRUCTOR:

EVALUATOR/INSTRUCTOR SIGNATURE DATE

SURFACE RESCUE SWIMMER SIGNATURE DATE

COMMANDING OFFICER SIGNATURE DATE

OTS : (1) 0N3 EACH #+4w0-Y. ACTUAL DECK AND RESCUS BOAT DEPLOYMENT.
(2) lffNIMM GFUiDE OF 3.4 REQUISXD.

OPNAV 3130/11 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (24)

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CALENDAR YEAR

SURFACE RESCUS SWIMI.ER GROUND TIVUNING LECTURES

EACH LECTURE SHALL BE COMPLETED ONCE EVERY 12 MONTHS; MINIMUM 4 PER QTR
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CALENDAR YEAR

SURFACE RSSCUE SWIMMER PCX3L/WATSR TRAINING

TRAINING ARSA I DATE I DATE I DATE I DATE
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LIFESAVING PROCEDURES : COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONCE EACH QUARTER
DAY OR NIGHT JAN-MAR APR-JUN JUL-SEP OCT-DEC
APPROACHES/CARRIES 1 I I I
ESCAPES /RELEASES
EMER FLOTATION (MOB) I I I I
PARACHUTE DI SENTANGLENIZNT PROCEDURES : COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONCE
EACH, (D)& (N) BIANNUALLY JAN - JUN JUL - OEC
INTEGRATED TORSO HARNESS I (D) I (N) I (D) I (N)
U S NAVY SACKPACK (o) (N) (o) (N)
RESCUE EQUIPMENT/DEVICS PRCXED~S : COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONCE
SACH, (D)& (N) BIANNUALLY JAN - JUN JUL - DEC
RESCUE STROP I (D) I (N) I (D) I (N)
RESCUE LITTER (D) (N) (D) (N)
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SWIKMING PROFICIENCY: COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF ONCE EACH, BIANNUALLY
NOTE (4) JAN-JUN JUL-DEC
sDO METER EQUIP SWIM I I
100 YD BUDDY TOW
MISCELLANEOUS PROCEDURXSD
SIMULATED MOCK TRAUMA ONCE I I I 1.
PER QUARTER
MAN OVEREDAFD DRILLS OATE / DATE / DATE / DATE/
NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER NUMBER
FORECASTLE RECOVERY
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IIRECOVERY AND RESCUE BOAT EXERCISES SHALL BE CONDUCTED ILS ESTABLISHED BY TYCDM
SHIP EXERCISES AND REFERENCE (B)
SWIMMER DEPLOYMENTS I I
FORECASTLE RECOVERY
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COMMAND : LAST SUMMER EVALUATION DATE:

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NOTES: (1) (D) = DAY (N) = NIGHT
(2) ALL ENTRIES SHALL BE TWO DIGIT 14uMzRICAL DAY, EOLLOWED BY TIiRXE
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(3) A SEPARATE TRAINING FORM SHALL BE USED FOR EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
I (4) SWIMS MAY BE COMPLETED DURING DAY OR NIGHT POOL ~INING

OPN,AV 3130/13 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (26)

 OPNAVINST 3130.6B
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SSM -ANNUAL TSAM TRAINING FOR RSSCUE BOAT CRSW

Name ‘ Rate Crew Position

Rescue Boat Crew Date/Hours Date/Hours Date/Hours Date/Hours

Rescue Boat SAR/Medical
Equipment

Rescue Boat Details

Procedures

Rescue Boat recovery

practical exercise

NATOPS Aircraft Signals

Manual (00-80 T-113) and
Rescue Swimmer’ s Hand
Signals

REFERENCES: OPNAVINST 3130.6B ENCLOSURE 20

LECTlJRJ3S CONTAINED IN THE NWP 3-50.1

OPNAV 3130/14 (Rev 3/98) Enclosure (27)

 OPNAVINST 3130.6B
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.— .-. .. . .

SEMI-ANNUAL TEAM TRAINING FOR FORECASTLE RJZSCUE CRJWl

~ FORECASTLE RESCUE/MEDICAL EQUIpMENT

~ a. Requirements
~ b. Use, limitations, maintenance, and inspection

Q Forecastle deck recovery detail procedures

~ Actual deployment/recovery from “J” bar davit of

Surface Rescue Swimmer

~ Rescue Swimmer’s Hand Signals

* CHECK ONLY ONE BOX FOR EACH TRAINING SESSION

Instructor: Date ~

NAME/RATE NAME/RATE NAME/RATE

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OPNAV 3130/15 Enclosure (28)

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COMMAND ANNUAL SEARCH AND RESCUE SUMMARY REPORT (MESSAGE FORMAT)

FM CMD MSG PLAD (INCLUDE DEPT CODE OF SAR OFFICER)

TO HELSUPPRON THREE//60//
INFO (AS APPLICABLE)
UNCLAS //N03130//
NSGID/GENADNIN/COMMAND//
SUBJ: ANNUAL SAR REPORT
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/(DATE OF CURRENT NAVY sAR INSTRUCTION)//

RMKS/1. IAW REF A, FOL SAR INFO SUBMITTED:

2. UNIT:

3. SAR CAPABILITIES: (DAY/NIGHT OVERWATER; RAPPEL QUALIFIED; VFR

ONLY )

4. RESOURCES:

A. PILOTS/AIRCREW (8215/7815/8211/8216)/SAR MEO TECHS (8401)

B. AIRCRAFT TYPE AND NUMBER

c. SAR EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

5. TOTAL SAR/MEDEVAC REPORTS SUBMITTED

6. ‘TOTAL SAR/MEDEVAC HOURS FLOWN

7. COMMAND OFFICIAL MAILING ADDRESS

8. COMMANDING OFFICER’S COMMENTS: (NEEDS, TRAINING REQUIREMENTS,

MANNING ISSUES, POC/TELEPHONE NUMBER)//

NOTE: COMMAND SAR OFFICER SHALL ENSUSE THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED

TO THE CNO SAR MODEL MANAGER ANNUALLY BY 31 JANUARY.

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FM CMD MSG PLAD (INCLUDE DIV OF SAR OFFICER)
TO HELSUPPRON THREE//60//
INFO (AS APPLICABLE)
COMNAVSURFPAC SAN DIEGO CA//N83l//(FOR SURFPAC SHIPS)
COMNAVSURFLANT NORFOLK VA//N8l2//(FOR SURFLANT SHIPS)
COMNAVAIRPAC SAN DIEGO CA(FOR AIRPAC SHIPS)
COMNAVAIRLANT NORFOLK VAIFOR AIRLANT SHIPS)
UNCLAS //N03130//
MSGID/GENADMIN/COMMAND//
SUBJ : ANNUAL SAR REPORT
REF/A/DOC/OPNAV/(DATE OF CURRENT NAVY SAR INSTRUCTION)//

RMKS/1 . IAW REF A, FOL SAR INFO SUBMITTED:

2. UNIT:

3. SAR CAPABILITIES: (DAY/NIGHT: FOCSLE; SMALL BOAT TYPE)

4. RESOURCES:

A. TOTAL NUMBER OF SWIMMERS/COXWAINS/RIGCAPTAINS FOR J-BAR

DAVIT

B. SMALL BOAT TYPE(RESCUE BOAT)

c. NUMBER OF DRYSUITS ONBOARD

D. ANY EQUIPMENT DEGRADATIONS

5. TOTAL SAR/MEDEVAC REPORTS SUBMITTED

6. TOTAL ACTUAL SWIMMER DEPLOYMENTS, SMALL BOAT/SHIPBOARD

7. COMMAND OFFICIAL MAILING ADDRESS

8. COMMANDING OFFICER’S COMMENTS; (NEEDS, TRAINING

REQUIREMENTS, MANNING ISSUES, POC/TELEPHONE NtiMBER)//

NOTE : CONMAND SAR OFFICER SHALL ENSURE THIS REPORT IS SUBMITTED

TO THE CNO Sm MODEL MANAGER ANNUALLY BY 31 JANUARY.

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SAR EXCELLENCE AWARDS INPUTS

ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE

ROUTINE

R O821O6Z DEC 97 ZYB

FM HELSUPPRON THREE//OO/6O//

TO AIG SIX NINE SIX ONE//

AIG TWO FIVE//
AIG SEVEN SIX THREE ONE//
NAVAVSCOLSCOM PENSACOLA FL//
COMREGSUPE’GRU NORFOLK VA//N8//

UNCLAS //NO1650//

MSGID/GENADMIN/SARMM CODE 63//

SUBJ/SEARCH AND RESCUE MODEL MANAGER SAR EXCELLENCE AWARD//

RMKS/1 . THE SEARCH AND RESCUE EXCELLENCE AWARD WILL BE AWARDED

ANNUALLY TO AN INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS OF A CREW WHO BEST
DEMONSTRATES EFFORT IN THE FIELD OF SEARCH AND RESCUE THAT WAS
ABOVE AND BEYONO 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.

2. BASIS FOR THE 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 NOMINEES ACTION MUST BE SHOWN
TO HAVE OCCURRED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IN SUCCESSFULLY CARRYING
OUT THAT ACTION, THE NOMINEE 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 DID
NOT EXCEED THE BOUNDS OF GOOD JUDGE14ENT AND DID NOT CONSTITUTE
RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF HIS OR HER OWN WELL BEING OR THAT OF
OTHERS .

3. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF NOMINATIONS: ALL NOMINATIONS

SHALL FOLLOW THE “GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING CNO SAR MODEL MANAGER
SAR EXCELLENCE AWARD.” A NOMINATION CAN BE SUBMITTED BY ANY
PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR CREW
BEING NOMINATED. NOMINATIONS MUST INCLUDE THE UNIT COMMANDING
OFFICERS ENDORSEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION. NOMINATIONS

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MAY BE SUBMITTED BY MAIL, MESSAGE OR FAX TO: COMMANDING OFFICER,
HELICOPTER COMBAT SUPPORT SQUADRON THREE, ATTN SAR MODEL MANAGER,
BOX 357122, SAN DIEGO CA 92135-7122, FAX DSN: 735-5404 OR FAX
COMM : (619) 545-5404. THE CNO SAR MODEI. MANAGER STAFF SHALL
CONSIDER EACH NOMINATION TO DETERMINE IF THE NOMINEE HAS MET THE
CRITERIA OUTLINED IN BASIS FOR THE AWARD. CONSIDERATION SHALL BE
BASED ONLY ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE NOMINATION
PACKAGE, THEREFORE, HE/SHE MUST STAND ON HIS/HER OWN MERIT. THE
CNO SAR MODEL MANAGER STAFF WILL BE THE SELECTION COMMITTEE.
HOWEVER, THE RECOMMENDATION FROM SARMM WILL GO TO OPNAV N880 FOR
FINAL APPROVAL. THE WINNER OF THE AWARD WILL BE ANNOUNCED VIA
MESSAGE AND PRESENTATION OF THE AWARD WILL TAKE PLACE DURING THE
CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS SEARCH AND RESCUE CONFERENCE.

4. THERE ARE THREE CATEGORIES OF AWARDS.

A. SAR STATION/SQUADRON OF THE YEAR

B. SAR AIRCREW OF THE YEAR (THIS INCLUDES THE ENTIRE CREW OF
A GIVEN SAR MISSION)
c. SAR CREWMAN OF THE YEAR. THIS CAN BE A RESCUE SWIMMER,
SMT, SURFACE SWIMMER, ETC... THE SAR CREWMAN OF THE YEAR
CAN BE A MEMBER OF THE SAR AIRCREW OF THE YEAR.

5. GUIDELINES FOR PREPARING CNO SARMM SAR EXCELLENCE AWARD

NOMINATIONS :

A. SECTION I: NAME OF NOMINEE(S), ADDRESS(ES) AND TELEPHONE

NUMBER(S) OF NOMINEE(S), PROFESSIONAL TITLE OF NOMINEE(S), IF
ANY), AND UNIT OF NOMINEE(S).
SECTION II: BIOGRAPHICAL DATA: SUBMIT A BRIEF
(APPROXIMATELY 50 WORD) NARRATIVE BIOGRAPHY ON THE NOMINEE(S).
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 HERSELF IN GRAVE PERIL BY DIVING INTO ICY
WATER AND RESCUING A SUBMERGED INFANT”
D. SECTION IV: DOCUMENTATION OF AWARD QUALIFICATIONS:
PLEASE DESCRIBE IN A QUALITATIVE MANNER, THE NATURE, SIGNIFICANCE
AND CONTEXT OF THE NOMINEES 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 THEN. THE CONTEXT REFERS TO BACKGROUND
WITHIN WHICH THE ACTION TOOK PLACE , DIFFICULTIES THAT HAD TO BE

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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 BE SUBMITTED TO INCLUDE THE UNIT
COMMANDING OFFICERS ENDORSEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINATION.

6. A FINAL WORD - 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 RISKY AND HAZARDOUS ACTIVITIES OF SEARCH
AND RESCUE. THIS DETERMINATION MUST BE SOLELY ON THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THE NOMINATION. A WELL WRITTEN NOMINATION WILL GIVE
ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO MAKE THIS DETERMINATION EASY.

7. IF YOUR COMMAND RECEIVES A SARMM RESCUE CITATION, SUBMIT A

DETAILED SARMM SAR EXCELLENCE AWARD PACKAGE TO THIS OFFICE.
(SEE ENCLOSURE 31 OF THIS INSTRUCTION FOR ADDRESS).

8. SARMM PHONE NUMBERS ARE: DSN 735-5402/2479, COMM (619) 545-

5402/2479.

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06 OEC 1999

UNCLASSIFIED

OPNAVINST 3130.6B CHANGE RECOMMENDATION

‘ROM CONMAND : P.o. c.:

EN #: COMM #: “FAX. #:

ENCL #: PAGE #: PARA : SECTION:

‘ROPOSED CHANGE :

LEASON FOR CHANGE:

;ARMN RENARKS :
SEND ALL PROPOSED CHANGES TO:
ATTN : ENLISTED SAR MOOEL MANAGER
HELICOPTER COMBAT SUPPORT SQUADROM THREE
P.O. BOX 357122, SAN OIEGO, CA 92135-7122

FAX : DSN 735-5404 CONM (619)545-5404

SARMM ACTION

LPPROVED : NOT APPROVED: REQUIRES RESEARCH :

)THER :

UNCLASSIFIED

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