AFDD 21.6, Combat Search and Rescue Briefing

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HQ AF Doctrine Center
Combat Search and Rescue Air Force Doctrine
Document (AFDD) 2-1.6
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AFDD 2-1.6

• US Air Force operational level doctrine
  regarding combat search and rescue operations
  
• Establishes roles and responsibilities of Air
  Force personnel supporting CSAR operations.
  Outlines principles for planning and executing
  CSAR in support of theater campaign objectives.

IN SHORT What we believe about USAF combat sea
rch and rescue
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Who Should Read It?
Air Force doctrine documents apply to all active
duty, reserve component, and civilian Air Force
personnel. AFDD 2-1.6 is particularly relevant
to

• Personnel currently involved in the CSAR mission
  or whose capabilities make them likely to get
  involved in combat search and rescue operations
  
• Commanders
• Aircrew

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Levels of Doctrine

• Basic - the most fundamental and enduring
  beliefs
  
• The elemental properties of aerospace power
• Operational - more detailed organization of
  aerospace forces
  
• Guides the proper employment of aerospace forces
  in the context of distinct objectives, force
  capabilities, broad functional areas, and
  operational environments
• Tactical - the proper employment of specific
  weapon systems
  
• Considers tactical objectives and conditions
  how to
  
• Codified as Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
  (TTP)

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Whats New in this Version

• Most of the fundamentals havent changed
• AF CSAR doctrine focuses on
• Recovery of downed crewmembers
• CSAR task force operations
• Threat environments
• Planning considerations

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AFDD 2-1.6 Outline (1 of 2)

• Ch 1 Overview
• Air Force CSAR history
• CSAR Missions and benefits
• Ch 2 Organization and Command and Control
• JFC, JFACC, and COMAFFOR
• JSRC and Rescue Coordination Center relationship
• Ch 3 Air Force CSAR Elements
• RCC Controller duties
• Unit commander responsibilities
• Isolated personnel--importance of preparation
• Responsibilities of CSAR Task Force elements

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AFDD 2-1.6 Outline (2 of 2)

• Ch 4 Concept of Operations
• Notification and Initial Response
• Air Force CSAR capabilities
• Threat Environments and Risk Management
• Ch 5 CSAR Planning and Support
• Intel, Charts, Comm, and OPSEC Considerations
• Climate, Weather, Astronomical Considerations
• Ch 6 Training and Education
• Commander responsibilities
• Crewmember responsibilities
• Summary