<Dd> See National Search and Rescue Committee </Dd> <P> Search and Rescue (SAR) is one of the Coast Guard's oldest missions . The National Search and Rescue Plan designates the United States Coast Guard as the federal agency responsible for maritime SAR operations in U.S. and international waters, and the United States Air Force as the federal agency responsible for inland SAR . Both agencies maintain Rescue Coordination Centers to coordinate this effort . </P> <P> Inshore rescues are usually performed by 25 - foot, 27 - foot, and 41 - foot (7.6 m, 8.2 m, and 12.5 m) boats . HH - 60 and HH - 65 helicopters serve on both the high seas and inshore . </P> <P> Search and rescue operations are numerous and varied . A sample of operations in February 2005 included: </P>

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