AFRCC Basic Inland SAR Course 

Basic Inland SAR

The Basic Inland SAR Course (BISC) was developed in the 1970's to bring search management information to search mission managers in the Civil Air Patrol, State and Federal agencies within the United States.  The course is administered by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC)

Course Description

Academic areas of instruction  include a Federal SAR Architecture Overview, AFRCC Overview and Mission types, SAR Resources, Introduction to Search Theory, and Mission Coordination.  The course culminates with a scenario-based tabletop exercise.  We also strive to provide an environment that will allow the attendiees to discuss their past experiences, concerns for SAR and do that "all-important" networking that is needed to provide a cooperative SAR network.

The course is designed as an entry level SAR management course for federal, state and local SAR responders (i.e. Incident Commnad leaders and planners) who are responsible for the planning, coordination, or conduct of air and ground search operations in the inland environment. You must Register but this does not guarantee a spot in the class. Attendees will be notifed NLT 2/11/2021.

Course Administration

The cost of attendance is free.  However, all students must cover the cost of their travel, lodging, meals, and all other incidentals.

Contact

For more information please contact the State SAR Coordinator Tim Steffen at the Idaho Division of Aeronautics at 208-559-1542 or email idaho.aeronautics@itd.idaho.gov