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?

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

  • Will a GPS work well in heavy fog?



  • What does declination mean?



  • 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?

  • What are the 3 phases for emergency survival?

  • What is your best survival tool?



  • The rate of heat transfer through clothing depends on three factors. What are they?

  • What is the inner layer of clothing used for



  • Should you drink water straight out of a stream?

  • What can you potentially get from untreated water?



  • What is a PFD & what is it used for?

  • 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?

  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?



  • What are the drawbacks of battery powered devices?

  • What is the different between a tracking dog and an air scenting dog?



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

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



  • What are your muscles doing in
    • mild hypothermia?
    • severe hypothermia?


  • What do the 3 W's stand for in risk for hypothermia?



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