EM7229

An in-depth look of the history of search and rescue (SAR), international and national policies and practices. Students will learn the organizations and strategies in different SAR domains including: maritime, urban, wilderness, aeronautical, and combat. Students will learn about the different agency authorities detailed in Emergency Support Function #9 and their responsibilities entail. Case studies will be analyzed and practical applications of the diverse technologies, which support SAR planning and tactics will be modeled. Students will learn about the wide variety of SAR resources, assets, planning, capabilities used by emergency managers.

Books/Materials >$50, MSSEP Elective