SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • Name 4 different types of instruments used to help navigate for ground SAR.

  • Can you use a South American compass in North America?



  • Is a GPS effective in a canyon?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

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

  • Describe a Type 4 search



  • Name and describe the principal characteristic of the 5 types of active search techniques.



  • How far apart are searchers in a type 3 search?



  • After how much time does quality of searching begin to wane for an individual?



  • How many active search techniques are there for searching by foot?



  • What is your best survival tool?

  • Does cotton work well for cold wet weather?

  • What is a "cat hole" used for?

  • If a strange dog approaches you, what would be the correct first reaction?

  • Which call sign is said first - your station or the station you're calling?

  • What is the spoken word for distress in radio communications?



  • True or False? The narrowest part of a river or stream is usually the best place to cross.

  • What are the two most common animals used in SAR?

  • When conducting a search of a building why must each floor be secured?

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