Non-maritime military SAR in need of an airlift should be coordinated through which agency?

• A. U.S. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)
• B. U.S. Coast Guard
• C. Federal Aviation Administration
• D. National Guard Bureau

Answer: (A)

The key function here is coordinating air-based search and rescue within U.S. airspace and beyond for non-maritime situations. The U.S. Air Force Rescue Coordination Center is the dedicated agency that coordinates airlift and other air assets for SAR missions, bringing together military and, when needed, civilian resources and directing them to the scene. In non-maritime cases, AFRCC is the lead authority for arranging the necessary airlift and coordinating with other agencies as required.

The Coast Guard handles maritime SAR, so it would not be the primary agency for a non-maritime airlift. The Federal Aviation Administration focuses on aviation safety and airspace management rather than leading SAR missions. The National Guard Bureau can provide support, but it is not the primary lead for SAR coordination.