The Policy Focal Point is the central point-of-contact between the Secretariat and the broader INSARAG community. This person represents the Members State's capabilities in providing or receiving USAR assistance. The Operational Focal Point provides assistance as required. The Policy Focal Point normally sits in the central institution or agency of the national disaster management structure or in the agencies responsible for international cooperation and humanitarian response, and represents the Member State on USAR policy matters in the Regional Group and, as appropriate, in the INSARAG Steering Group.

政策联络员是秘书处和 INSARAG 组织之间的核心联络员，能够代表国家提供或者接受 USAR 援助。行动联络员也会在要求时提供协助。政策联络员通常在国家灾害管理结构中的中央机构工作，或在国际合作和人道主义响应的机构中工作，并代表本国在区域组和指导委员会中讨论 USAR 政策事宜。