SAR EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+

SAR EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+

●● SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC).
Answer: Runs the case; almost always at the Sector level, but may be
assumed at the District level


●● On Scene Coordinator (OSC).
Answer: In charge at the scene


●● Search & Rescue Unit (SRU).
Answer: SAR fac. composed of trained personnel and provided with
equipment suitable for conducting SAR ops


●● Factors SMC considers in
selecting OSC.
Answer: On scene capabilities
Familiarity with SAR
First SRU on scene


●● 15 minutes.

, Answer: Required advance notice SRU
should give OSC prior to
arrival on scene


●● SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC).
Answer: Does bulk of case planning
Conducts PRECOMS and EXCOMS
Designates the OSC
Alerts and dispatches search rescue units (SRUs) Briefs the SC


●● On Scene Coordinator (OSC).
Answer: Assumes ops coordination of SAR fac.s on scene
Evaluates, modifies, implements search action plan
Conducts all communications between SMC and SRUs
Makes SITREPs of on-scene conditions and mission
progress to SMC


●● Search Action Plan (SAP).
Answer: Passes info DOWN the chain SMC-OSC-SRU


●● 7 paragraphs of a SAP.
Answer: 1. Situation