SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • On a search, are you more likely to become physically or mentally tired first?

  • 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?



  • 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.



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • Why is it important for SAR workers to admit their physical limits?

  • What are the 5 mechanisms of body heat loss?



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

  • True or False? Down keeps most of its insulation value when wet.



  • Why is it important to stay well hydrated?

  • Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?



  • Name some potential conflicts during a SAR mission

  • What phrase on the radio indicates an urgent safety message, but not an emergency?

  • How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?



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

  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?



  • Name 4 different types of specialized vehicles used in SAR.

  • What does PLB stand for? What does it do?



  • When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?

  • What is the 300-meter rule?



  • Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.

  • What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?



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