Classified Heavy USAR Teams comprise the five components listed above and have the operational capability for complex technical search and rescue operations in collapsed or failed structures, particularly those involving structures reinforced and/or built with structural steel. They must also conduct rigging and lifting operations. A classified Heavy USAR Team is expected to have the equipment and manpower to work in a technical capacity at two work-sites simultaneously.

除了具备以上列出的五个要素以外，通过测评的重型 USAR 队伍还应具备在倒塌建筑（钢混或者结构钢）下进行复杂技术搜救行动的能力，也必须能够进行起吊和起重作业；也需具备同时在两个工作场地开展技术行动的设备和人力。