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joint combat search and rescue operation

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Definition: (DOD) A combat search and rescue operation in support of a component's military operations that has exceeded the combat search and rescue capabilities of that component and requires the efforts of two or more components of the joint force. Normally, the operation is conducted by the joint force commander or a component commander that has been designated by joint force commander tasking.

See also combat search and rescue; search and rescue.

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