This terminology document is a compilation of definitions of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the search and rescue field collected in order to provide consistency in communication when used in actual operations, training, and literature dealing with this field.

Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F32 on Search and Rescue, this terminology was withdrawn in 2010 because the terms in this terminology have all been incorporated into Terminology F1773.

1.1 This terminology document is a compilation of definitions of terms, abbreviations, and acronyms used in the search and rescue field collected in order to provide consistency in communication when used in actual operations, training, and literature dealing with this field.