In on-scene US&R operations, teams rely on a portable reference that consolidates the exact procedures, safety practices, and tactical tasks they must follow in real time. The US&R Field Operations Guide is designed for field use, providing concise, step-by-step guidance on search techniques, debris assessment, hazard recognition, equipment handling, patient care, and incident priorities. Its format and content are tailored to the realities of field work, making it the most practical and immediately applicable resource during operations. The USAR Safety Manual covers safety rules and compliance, which are important but not the day-to-day field procedures used to conduct operations. The Incident Command System Handbook focuses on organizing the scene and the command structure, which is essential for coordination but does not replace the field procedures guides teams use to perform their tasks. A general Field Operations Manual could exist, but the specific US&R Field Operations Guide is the official, on-the-ground reference for these teams.