SAR Fundamentals/Day 3 start up/Content Review

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  • Why is navigation important in SAR?

  • You see an unusual symbol on a map. Where on the map sheet can you look to find out what it means?

  • On a topographic map, how would an impassible elevation change appear?

  • What does it mean when contour lines get closer together



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

  • How many people should you pack your ready pack for?

  • Where in your pack should the heaviest items go?



  • How far apart are UTM grid lines on a 1:50,000 map?

  • On a map where 2 cm represents 1 km, what distance would 5 cm represent?

  • Who calls the shots if a weather warning (e.g. tornado) may come through a search area?

  • Where can you find true north lines on a topo map?

  • Can you use triangulation if you are in a thick forest and can only see one peak in front of you?

  • How much time should you add to your journey for every 1000 feet (300m) that you go up?

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