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Air Force and Navy have bought thousands of the hand-held unit since it became fully operational in 2009.
The rescued airmen used the Boeing Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) device to signal their location.
KEY POINTS
- CSEL enables secure two-way satellite data messaging and precise GPS for personnel recovery missions.
- The CIA used unique technologies and human assets to locate the injured airman in mountainous terrain.
- The rescue operation was coordinated by the Pentagon’s Joint Personnel Recovery Center after confirmation of active rescue beacons.
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