What is the structure of the U.S. SAR Task Force?
The U.S. SAR Task Force is structured as are most emergency service organizations. The Department is overseen by a Chief who is responsible for all operations and personnel. The Chief in consultation with their Executive Board and Advisory Council, is responsible for all decisions and directives within the Department. In the department structure, under the Chief would be: Deputy Chief, Assistant Chiefs, District Chiefs, Captains, Lieutenants, Sergeants, Rangers, and Specialists who may specialize in various areas such as search management, medical, CISM, etc. The U.S. SAR Task Force is a command oriented organization and as a Specialist within the U.S. SAR Task Force, you will be expected to follow all regulations, policies and orders given by superior officers. If you feel that you cannot follow this policy, it would be best to join another organization with less of a semi-military structure.
