VX-31 Search and Rescue (SAR) Department

About Us

The primary mission of the VX-31 Search and Rescue (SAR) Team is to provide SAR and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) response for all agencies who utilize the local flying area and the R-2508 complex.

The team also provides civil SAR/MEDEVAC on a not-to-interfere basis with its primary mission. Civilian responses are handled in accordance with proper state and Armed Forces Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC) notification.

To request civilian SAR assistance, please contact the VX-31 Duty Officer at
760.939.0690. Official requests MUST also be made to the California Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and AFRCC.

VX-31 maintains SH-60F helicopters and has a fully qualified Night Vision Device (NVD) SAR aircrew that provide 24-hour SAR coverage seven days a week. The typical response aircrew consists of two pilots, a rescue crew chief,
a rescue aircrewman and a SAR medical technician.

Our Customer Guide provides additional information.