Research was conducted to examine the validity of the employment of U. S. Navy helicopters for the combat search and rescue (CSAR) mission. It is proposed that the Navy does not currently have the capability to conduct CSAR operations in an opposed environment with an acceptable loss rate. A mission description is offered including mission essentials, phases and profile. Current Battle Group helicopter assets are presented. Training and equipment shortfalls are noted. A discussion of resource management includes dollar, political and psychological costs. A proposal is offered to initiate a viable CSAR capability that recognizes the need for CSAR and makes its tactical development a matter of CNO policy, develops an appreciation for the fact that this is a TACAIR problem, and suggests a measured approach to solving the problem. Finally, a decision matrix is presented to assist the Battle Group Commander in the employment of his helicopter assets in the pursuit of a CSAR mission. (Author)


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