The Combat Search and Rescue (Turkish: Muharebe Arama Kurtarma - MAK) or by its official name Personnel Rescue (Turkish: Personel Kurtarma - PK) is a combat search and rescue and advanced air controller unit affiliated to the Turkish Air Force whose task is to recover pilots and other military personnel stranded behind enemy lines and qualified service member who directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations from a forward position.

[3][failed verification][citation needed] Between 2017 and 2021, it was also known as 'Search and Rescue Specialized Personnel' (Turkish: Arama Kurtarma İhtisas Personel - AKİP).

In 2006, they carried out the rescue operation of the pilot who crashed into the Aegean Sea as a result of the collision of Turkish and Greek F-16 aircraft.

Teams are trained to stay in the field for long periods with 30-pound weapons, ammunition and equipment.

They conduct JTAC training with Special Forces Command teams in the international Anka exercise held every year.