Are there official U.S. Marine Corps Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities on Okinawa?

The answer is that there are no official U.S. Marine Corps Search and Rescue (SAR) capabilities on Okinawa. While the Marine Corps has various operational and support functions around the globe, including SAR capabilities, the presence of these teams may vary by location based on mission requirements, resources, and operational needs. In this case, Okinawa does not host official SAR units, meaning that while Marines can receive training in SAR techniques, the complete and dedicated SAR teams are not positioned there for active deployment or response purposes.

Some may think that SAR capabilities could exist for training purposes or emergencies, but those would not constitute official capacity or performance of SAR missions. Thus, operational units may have individual or ad-hoc capabilities, but they are not recognized as official SAR units under the Marine Corps command structure in that location.