USAR Teams are required to demonstrate their proficiency during a 36-hour simulated, realistic structural collapse exercise, using their full range of USAR skills and equipment required for the desired classification level. Successful teams are recognised as having met universal USAR standards and are accorded a team patch to identify their professional level in the field. The image at the top of this page is an example of such an identifying patch.

USAR 队伍需在真实建筑结构倒塌的情景下，开展 36 小时不间断的模拟演习，并根据队伍申请的测评级别，运用 USAR 技能，使用设备，展示队伍的熟练程度。通过测评的队伍被认为符合公认的 USAR 标准，可以获得队伍标识，以表明其在该领域的专业水平。上述图 9 就是 INSARAG 队伍标识的示例。