Officer Subspecialty
CG-OAR11
Search and Rescue Coordination
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Coast Guard Search and Rescue Coordination Subspecialty Officers are responsible for and perform a wide range of duties related to aeronautical and maritime Search and Rescue (SAR). SAR duties include administration, management, and oversight of the Coast Guard’s SAR system, as well as the operational planning, coordination, and execution of SAR cases. The Search and Rescue Coordination Subspecialty is geared towards Officers within the Response-Ashore career path who have dedicated multiple tours engaged within the national and global SAR system.
Core Skills
- search and rescue coordination
- maritime operations planning
- aeronautical search planning
- incident command
- multi agency coordination
- emergency communications
- resource management
- risk assessment
- operational reporting
Common Certifications
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM)
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- Incident Command System ICS Certifications
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800
- FEMA Professional Development Series
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Emergency Communications Training
Career Growth
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Emergency Communications Specialist (CEC)
- Master of Emergency Management
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Coast Guard publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.