search and rescue

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001450",
  "term": "search and rescue",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, and specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue distressed persons on land or at sea in a permissive environment.",
  "abbreviation": "SAR",
  "see_also": [
    "combat search and rescue",
    "isolated personnel",
    "joint personnel recovery center",
    "personnel recovery coordination cell"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 3-50"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/search-and-rescue/"
}