SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment

From PCSAR

(Difference between revisions)
Jump to: navigation, search

Brett Wuth (Talk | contribs)
(New page: :: SAR Fundamentals Manual: ::* Ch.6 "Clothing and Personal Protection Systems." ::* Ch.11 "Personal Outdoor Equipment" :: Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.4 "Clothing" : typically assigned re...)
Next diff →

Revision as of 04:41, 17 March 2010

SAR Fundamentals Manual:
  • Ch.6 "Clothing and Personal Protection Systems."
  • Ch.11 "Personal Outdoor Equipment"
Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.4 "Clothing"
typically assigned reading
otherwise 0.8h

Question bank

Q: What is the COLDER principle?

A:

  • C – Keep clothing clean.
  • O – Avoid overheating.
  • L – Wear clothing loose and in layers.
  • D – Keep clothing dry.
  • E – Examine clothing for defects in wear.
  • R – Keep clothing repaired.


Q: What are the layers in a layering system?

A:

  • Inner - wicking
  • middle - insulation
  • outer - wind break


Q: What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?

A: Clothing you are wearing or have with you.

Personal tools