36 Contingency Response Squadron PACAF v2 (U.S. Air Force) The 36 Contingency Response Squadron (CRS), a unit under the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) of the United States Air Force, is a critical component of U.S. military response to crises and emergencies worldwide. Version 2 (v2) refers to the current iteration of this squadron’s organization and operational structure. The primary role of the 36 CRS is to rapidly deploy and provide air mobility support, search and rescue operations, combat search and rescue, and aeromedical evacuation services in contingency and combat environments. The squadron operates out of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, positioning it strategically for rapid global response. The 36 CRS contributes to the U.S. Air Force’s readiness and ability to fulfill its mission of airpower applied in every corner of the globe, ensuring peace and stability worldwide.