Figure 8-9 Survivor Relocation Pattern

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heard and is possibly for your aircraft, turn to either parallel or away from the coast and answer on either

guard or the GCI frequency to clarify your position and identification. Failure to do so could result in a

possible interception and ADIZ violation.

810.

SAR Patterns (Ref (a), pg 6-21 & 22 & Ref (c), pg 2-94 through 2-106). The following three SAR

patterns will be introduced to Coast Guard student aviators: survivor relocation pattern, Parachute Air

Delivery system (PADS) pattern, and Sea Rescue Kit delivery pattern. Students are not required to have

these patterns memorized and are encouraged to sketch the patterns on a kneeboard card for reference

during the flight. The Coast Guard uses the following two types of flares/smokes: Mark-25 (burns for 15

minutes) and Mark-58 (burns for 45 minutes).

(1)

Survivor Relocation Pattern. Often a SRU, especially a fixed wing aircraft, will not be able to

identify an object on the first pass, thus requiring maneuvering by the SRU to relocate the object. As it is

not unusual for a fixed wing SRU to lose sight of the target while maneuvering, it is important to have a

definite plan for relocating and identifying a sighted object. During the search briefing, the Aircraft

Commander should brief the crew on the plan/procedure to relocate an object sighted during the search.

The survivor relocation pattern in one procedure that maybe used. Upon the initial sighting of an object, a

flare (either a Mark 25 or a Mark 58) should be immediately deployed. Fifteen seconds after the first flare

is deployed, a second smoke should be deployed. The pilot should make a procedure turn (90-270 either

left or right), adjusting the final portion of the turn to roll out on a heading allowing the aircraft to line up

with and fly directly over the two smokes. At the Aircraft Commander's discretion, the smokes can be

brought down either the non-flying pilot's side of the aircraft or the flying pilot's side. When abeam the

first smoke dropped, a 45-minute smoke (Mark 58) should be deployed. If the object is not sighted, the

SRU should continue for 30 seconds and drop another 15-minute smoke. Parallel sweeps on the line of

smokes are made until the object is relocated. Additional smokes maybe deployed as required. The

survivor relocation pattern will be flown at 120 KIAS, 500' AWL with approach flaps. See figure 8-9 for

survivor relocation pattern.

Figure 8-9 Survivor Relocation Pattern

(2)

Parachute Air Delivery System (PADS) pattern. The PADS pattern is designed to deliver a

dewatering pump, which is in a barrel type container (commonly referred to as a pump can), to a vessel

taking on water. The container can be filled with other items, such as parts for a repair, as long as the pump

can's weight is within parachute limitation. When a vessel is dead in the water, it will align itself

perpendicular to the wind (broadside to the wind). Before entering the PADS pattern, a smoke (most likely

a Mark 58) will be deployed near the vessel. This smoke will be used to identify wind direction and

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SEARCH AND RESCUE FUNDAMENTALS