SAR [ The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue personnel in distress on land or at sea. ] see also: combat search and rescue
the process of finding and freeing (disengaging) persons (or animals) affected by a disaster. The Basic Societal Function that provides search and rescue.
The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, and specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue personnel in distress on land or at sea. abbreviation: SAR Fr: recherches et sauvetage
Search and Rescue is the title of a family-oriented adventure television series which was a co-production of the CTV television network in Canada and NBC in the United States during the 1977-1978 TV season. The program was aired in prime time in Canada and on Saturday mornings by NBC. It was later syndicated overseas.