The primary predeployment tasks of the JTF: 1) Search and rescue (SAR), 2) Coordination and synchronization of relief efforts, and 3) Relief supply distribution. Upon arrival, the JTF discovered SAR efforts were essentially complete and a fourth key task became the conduct aerial assessment of the lines of communications.This fourth task was important because it was also a key indicator in the exit strategy. During the brief time of the operation, the JTF’s aircraft carried a total of