SAR Briefing

What is the definition of Aeronautical-Search and Rescue (A-SAR)?

• search for aircraft in distress and the provision of aid to persons, in need of assistance whether it occurs over land, sea, or air.

• search for aircraft in distress and the provision of aid to persons, in need of assistance whether it occurs over sea or air.

• search for aircraft in distress and the provision of aid to persons, in need of assistance whether it occurs over land or air.

• search for aircraft in distress and the provision of aid to persons, in need of assistance whether it occurs in the air.

Answer explanation

Aeronautical-Search and Rescue (A-SAR)?

- search for aircraft in distress and the provision of aid to persons, in need of assistance whether it occurs over land or sea.

What are the three SAR Service Facilities?

i. Alerting Service Units

ii. ARCC or ARSC

iii. SAR Resources

iv. SAR Personnel

• i, ii and iv

• ii and iii

• i, ii, and iii

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Three SAR Service Facilities components:

>> Alerting Service Units

>> ARCC / ARSC

>> SAR Resources

Which Civil Aviation Directive (CAD) is for SAR?

• CAD 4

• CAD 11

• CAD 12

• CAD 15

Answer explanation

CAD 12 - Search and Rescue

What document shall be referred to if an aeronautical incident occurs within 8KM of the airport?

• CAD 12

• Airport Emergency Plan

• MKN Arahan 20

• IAMSAR Manual Vol 1, 2, 3

Answer explanation

1. CAD12 - CAAM SAR Directive

2. AEP - Airport Emergency Plan by Airport Operator

3. MKN Arahan No 20 - Populated Area

4. IAMSAR Vol 1,2,3 - ICAO/IMO SAR Reference Manual

Who is responsible to activate ARCC/ARSC?

• ATCO

• Watch Manager

• SAR Officer

• SAR Coordinator

Answer explanation

ATCC WM - Responsible to activate ARCC/ARSC

CAAM is the Aeronautical SAR Authority and Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is the Maritime SAR Authority.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

CAAM - Aeronautical SAR Authority

MMEA - Maritime SAR Authority

Vietnam is our neighbouring SRR country?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Malaysia Neighbouring States for SAR:

1. Thailand

2. India

3. Singapore

4. Indonesia

5. Brunei

6. Philippines

KL ARCC, KK ARCC, and KCH ARSC are manned upon activation by ATCC WM.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

KL ARCC, KK ARCC & KCH ARSC are ONLY MANNED upon activation.

CAAM shall provide SAR services within KL and KK FIRs, South China Sea Corridor, and delegated airspace and lead the operation.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

No, CAAM are responsible to provide Alerting Services within KL and KK FIRs, South China Sea Corridor, and delegated airspace.

SAR Operation shall be conducted by States according to their SRR alignment/areas.

What emergency phase shall be declared when a PAN call is made?

• INCERFA

• ALERFA

• DETRESFA

Answer explanation

PAN Call - ALERFA

MAYDAY Call - DETRESFA