Sar sew on badges

ALCON: These sew on sar badges will be updated to the new Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) material as of 01JUNE2026 to meet the recently revised uniform standards. The original, standard OCP material, will also be available for those who prefer it. Sew on badges with the (IHWCU) in the title will be the new hot weather sew on badge material badges. Both are authorized. 

NASAR course completion required.

Restricted access.

Authorized personnel only. 

Official ocp ripstop AR 670-1 compliant

Size: 1.65" wide 

TXSG SAR SCHOOL OIC Should be contacted for access authorization code.

[CPT. WHITT, CHRISTOPHER/SAR SCHOOL OIC]

Search & Rescue Technician Badge (Basic Badge)

(a) Awarded for permanent wear upon successful completion of the TXSG Search & Rescue, Technician Course (SARTECH II) and issuance of TXSG Certificate and Form 1059.

(b) TXSG-SAR School Pre-requisites

• FEMA IS 100b/c: Introduction to the Incident Command System

• FEMA IS 200b/c: ICS for Single Resource and Initial Action Incidents

• FEMA IS 700b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System

• FEMA IS 800c/d: National Response Framework, an Introduction

• FEMA IS 809: Emergency Support Function #9- Search and Rescue

• FEMA IS 35: Safety Orientation

• BOT or Federal Equivalent

• First Aid/CPR/AED Certifying Course

• Bloodborne Pathogens Certifying Course

• Identifying and Safeguarding Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

• Wilderness First Aid Certifying Course (online or in person)

• TNG-80A: Swiftwater Awareness

• Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle E-Course

• A-100: Basic Aviation

• Boating Safety (Boat US Foundation)

(b) TXSG-SAR School - Search and Rescue Technician (SARTECH II)

• Meet all TXSG-SAR Program Prerequisites.

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue FUNSAR coursework.

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH II practical certification.

• Must meet TXSG HT/WT Policy.

• Pass the TXSG PT Test.

• Pass the TXSG Timed 3-Mile Pack Test (25 lbs. minimum weight) 60 mins.

• Must recertify every three years through NASAR and the TXSG Training Center.

Search & Rescue Field Team Lead Badge (Senior Badge)

• Awarded for permanent wear upon successful completion of the TXSG Search & Rescue, Field Team Leader Course (SARTECH I) and issuance of TXSG Certificate and Form 1059.

• Meet all TXSG-SAR Program Prerequisites.

• Complete all requirements for SARTECH II plus:

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH FTL / SARTECH I course and practical certification.

• FEMA IS-559: Local Damage Assessment.

• FEMA IS240.b: Leadership and Influence.

• FEMA IS241.b: Decision Making and Problem Solving.

• ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents.

• Earn the Senior MEMS.

Search and Rescue Manager Badge (Master Badge)

• Awarded for permanent wear upon successful completion of the TXSG Search & Rescue, Search Manager Course, and issuance of TXSG Certificate and Form 1059.

• Meet all TXSG-SAR Program Prerequisites.

• Complete all requirements for SARTECH II and SARTECH I plus:

• Complete National Association for Search and Rescue SARTECH SARMGR course and practical certification.

• ICS-400: Advanced ICS Command and General Staff - Complex Incidents.

• Earn the Master MEMS.