Definition: (DOD) A primary search and rescue facility suitably staffed by supervisory personnel and equipped for coordinating and controlling search and rescue and/or combat search and rescue operations. The facility is operated unilaterally by personnel of a single Service or component. For Navy component operations, this facility may be called a rescue coordination team.
See also combat search and rescue; joint search and rescue center; search and rescue.
Also Known As: RCC (or RCT for Navy component)
