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ATU stands for Air Rescue Transport Unit. In emergency response, the acronym signals the unit’s purpose: it has air assets and is equipped for rescuing people as well as transporting them or equipment. The inclusion of “Rescue” shows it’s not just about moving items or personnel, but about performing aerial extraction and rapid evacuation, often from difficult or inaccessible scenes. This combination distinguishes it from a plain Air Transport Unit, which would emphasize transport without the explicit rescue role. So, Air Rescue Transport Unit best conveys the dual function of aerial rescue and transport.