SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • Name 3 ways that a GPS can fail.

  • What four instruments are effective used for foot navigation in the wilderness?



  • The difference between true north and magnetic north is known as?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What additional considerations are involved in a night search?

  • When performing a Widely-Spaced Sound Sweep, how far apart are the searchers?



  • What are the 5 basic categories of clues? Give an example of each.



  • What is a sound sweep?



  • What are the 3 heights for search zones?



  • What are the two categories of search techniques? Give an example of both.



  • What are the 3 phases for emergency survival?

  • List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)

  • Should you drink water straight out of a stream?

  • Name some potential conflicts during a SAR mission

  • What direction should you point your antenna?

  • What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?



  • What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?

  • Name the three types of trained search dogs

  • True or False? A searcher can enter a person's yard without permission.

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