SAR Fundamentals/Foot travel
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- SAR Fundamentals Manual: Ch.12 "Travel Skills: Foot Travel for the SAR Worker"
- Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.8 "Foot Travel"
Prerequisites
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Objectives
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- will be able to ...
Time Plan
Total Time: 15 minutes
- 2006-09-30 14:15-14:27: 0.25h
- 2011-03 15:53-16:13: 0.3h
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Duration: 30 minutes
Aids:
Slides - Basic SAR 456
Basic SAR 457
Basic SAR 458
Basic SAR 459
Basic SAR 460
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Basic SAR 462
Basic SAR 464
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Basic SAR 466
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Plan:
Foot Travel for the SAR Worker
Non-Technical travel- walking, general terrain
Technical Travel- Climbing, snowshoe, ice climbing(walking)
In emergency situations and injured person who can walk, sometimes
cannot travel properly. Lack of motivation etc.
To be prepared for SAR travel:
Endurance
Energy
Water
Rest
Technique
Recommended food for basic SAR travel is 2 lbs/day @ 3700 calories.
In winter 3 lbs/day @ 5500 calories.
-- several meals
Proper dress is very important for SAR travel. Layering etc.
Plan your trip, how best to cover the terrain.
SAR worker preparedness.
Walking techniques
Improvise your travel techniques, a compass bearing may be the
shortest route, but not always the easiest.
A game trail or road may be longer distance, but shorter travel time.
Pace and rest to save energy. Everyone needs to rest. Being tired
affects your ability to search properly.
If travel is too dangerous, come in. Team safety is #1.
Descending
Steep snow- use the plunge step.
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Travel at speed of slowest person.
How do you know if pushing too fast?
Breathing. Sweating.
Effect of weight.
How often to rest?
Rest step.
Scree - walking backwards.
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