noun
- A member of the U.S. Air Force trained in emergency medical care, parachuting, and survival techniques to conduct search and rescue operations.
Usage: military; often abbreviated as PJ (Pararescueman)
Examples
- The pararescuer jumped from the helicopter to reach the injured hiker.
- Pararescuers undergo one of the most rigorous training programs in the military.
- The team of pararescuers was deployed to assist with the disaster relief effort.
- She became a pararescuer after completing her medical certification and airborne training.
- Pararescuers are trained to operate in extreme environments and challenging conditions.