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Combat Search and Rescue: Menwith Hill Station’s Role in Saving Lives

SUMMARY

The Menwith Hill Station takes a direct role in combat search and rescue (CSAR) operations, processing distress transmissions received from troops and sending them to rescue efforts. The station has successfully aided in the rescue of U.S. personnel in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq, and participates in CSAR trainings and simulations with U.K. Special Forces.

DOCUMENT’S DATE

Mar 23, 2005

PUBLICLY AVAILABLE

Feb 05, 2018

TAGS

Afghanistan, Iraq