It is, and it is a trigger as well--an alarm, if you will--to situations that may be deemed unsafe or ineffective for other reasons. At the same time, it serves to highlight some of the finer moments. As you know, our SAR techs in particular do some incredible work, often at great risk to their own lives, and they get recognition through awards for bravery and the like. It is that reporting mechanism and review of cases that bring those forward. That is important to note as well.
On March 30th, 2010. See this statement in context.