DPAA's recovery missions can last from 35 to 60 days, depending on the location, terrain and nature of the recovery. Reaching a site can be a challenge in itself. Team members routinely walk through jungles, traverse difficult terrain in 4x4 vehicles, rappel cliff-sides, climb mountains, and ride on horseback, boats, or trains to reach sites. The most common method of reaching remote sites is via helicopter.

DPAA's recovery missions can last from 35 to 60 days, depending on the location, terrain and nature of the recovery. Reaching a site can be a challenge in itself. Team members routinely walk through jungles, traverse difficult terrain in 4x4 vehicles, rappel cliff-sides, climb mountains, and ride on horseback, boats, or trains to reach sites. The most common method of reaching remote sites is via helicopter.