BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY OF
THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE HANDBOOK 10-351
15 DECEMBER 2022
Operations
PARARESCUE PROCEDURES
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e-Publishing website at
Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: AF/A3S Certified by: AF/A3S
(Colonel Leland K. Cowie II)
Pages: 287
This handbook is the fundamental reference document for Pararescuemen and ground recovery
operators; deviations should be taken using sound judgment after careful consideration. The
procedures in this publication are recognized best practices presenting a solid foundation for the
prosecution of assigned missions. This publication applies to individuals at all levels with a 1Z1
(Pararescue (PJ)), and 19ZXC (Combat Rescue Officer (CRO)) Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC),
including the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, except where noted otherwise. This
publication does not apply to the United States Space Force. Operational experience, training
evaluation, and equipment modernization may provide updated information that differs from this
Handbook. Refer recommended changes and questions about this publication to the office of
primary responsibility (OPR) using the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Form 847,
Recommendation for Change of Publication; route DAF Form 847 from the field through the
appropriate functional chain of command. The use of the name or mark of any specific
manufacturer, commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication does not imply
endorsement by the Air Force. See Attachment 1 and Attachment 2 for references and acronyms.
Disclaimer. This volume is not directive in nature and provides no authority or sanction to depart
from directive publications. No publication can substitute for common sense and sound judgment
based on actual factors encountered in each situation.
