Long Haul

Rescue Coordination Center

A designated center responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue operations in a specified area, as defined in ICAO Annex 12.

Quick answer: A designated center responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue operations in a specified area, as defined in ICAO Annex 12.

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Quick answer

A designated center responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue operations in a specified area, as defined in ICAO Annex 12.

Why it matters

Rescue Coordination Center matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

What is Rescue Coordination Center?

In this glossary, Rescue Coordination Center refers to: A designated center responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue operations in a specified area, as defined in ICAO Annex 12.

How is Rescue Coordination Center used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "In event of emergency, notify the Rescue Coordination Center with position and nature of distress."

Why does Rescue Coordination Center matter in aviation?

Rescue Coordination Center matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Rescue Coordination Center?

Rescue Coordination Center is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Rescue Coordination Center belong to?

In this glossary, Rescue Coordination Center is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

A designated center responsible for organizing and coordinating search and rescue operations in a specified area, as defined in ICAO Annex 12.

Operational example

In event of emergency, notify the Rescue Coordination Center with position and nature of distress.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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