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Combat search and rescue
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<p>Combat search and rescue (CSAR) are <a href="/facts/Search_and_rescue/pdLTUPgl">search and rescue</a> operations that are carried out during war that are within or near combat zones. </p><p>A CSAR mission may be carried out by a <a href="/facts/Task_force/gaNGe3se">task force</a> of <a href="/facts/Military_helicopter/3jT8XkuL">helicopters</a>, <a href="/facts/Ground-attack_aircraft/Rkc7Ft5I">ground-attack aircraft</a>, <a href="/facts/Aerial_refueling/VMV3xXlW">aerial refueling</a> tankers and an airborne <a href="/facts/Command_post/t1huKNbX">command post</a>. The USAF <a href="/facts/Lockheed_HC-130/cRjoWvN9">HC-130</a>, which was introduced in 1965, has served in the latter two roles. </p>