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  – Replace the existing paragraph 1.4.1 with the following:

  • “1.4.1 Any SAR system should be structured to provide all SAR services:

    • – Receive, acknowledge, and relay notifications of distress from alerting posts;

    • – Coordinate search response;

    • – Coordinate rescue response and delivery of survivors to a place of safety; and

    • – Provide medical advice, initial medical assistance or medical evacuation.”

  – Delete paragraph 1.4.3.

Parent topic: Section 1 – Amendments to IAMSAR Manual – Volume I
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