BY ORDER OF THE SECRETARY
OF THE AIR FORCE
AIR FORCE POLICY DIRECTIVE 10-45
11 SEPTEMBER 2020
Operations
SUPPORT TO CIVIL SEARCH AND
RESCUE
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS PUBLICATION IS MANDATORY
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available for downloading or ordering on the
e-Publishing website at www.e-Publishing.af.mil
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication
OPR: AF/A3TC
Supersedes: AFPD 10-45,
26 October 2012
Certified by: AF/A3
(Lt Gen Joseph T. Guastella Jr.)
Pages: 6
This directive implements Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 3003.01, Civil Search and
Rescue (SAR). It establishes the policy for a coordinated civil SAR program to reduce the loss of
life, suffering, and property damage caused during an emergency or incident. This publication
applies to Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units. Submit proposed
changes to this directive through functional channels to the office of primary responsibility
(OPR) using AF Form 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. Ensure all records
created as a result of processes prescribed in this publication are maintained in accordance with
Air Force Instruction 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and
disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located in the Air
Force Records Information Management System. The authorities to waive requirements that are
directed by agencies external to the Air Force are identified with a Tier zero (“T-0”) following
the compliance statement. See DAFI 33-360, Publications and Forms Management, for a
description of the authorities associated with the Tier numbers. Submit requests for waivers
through the chain of command to the appropriate Tier waiver approval authority.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES
This document has been substantially revised and needs to be completely reviewed. Major
changes include: (1) updates to the governing policy documents, (2) updated Major Command
responsibilities, (3) deletion and addition of Major Commands with responsibilities.
