Formal Search planning
- Square Off and determine size of search area
- Determine best suited aircraft types and numbers
- To cover the whole area in one sortie
- To cover the whole area a.s.a.p
- Acquire the aircraft needed
- If insufficient, compromise by
- Searching smaller area
- Searching less thoroughly
- Decide means of sub-division and types of search pattern(s)
- Assign individual task to individual aircraft
- Brief and dispatch aircraft
- Liaise with Ground and Marine Authorities
- Monitor progress and debrief returning crews
- Asses quality of search achieved and plan subsequent tasks