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?
- What is the body's normal temperature?
- What are the 3 most important considerations in constructing Emergency Shelters?
- List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)
- True or False? Down keeps most of its insulation value when wet.
- What should you always carry for personal hygiene in case there is no water to wash with?
- How can chemically poisoned water be made safe to drink?
- Name some potential conflicts during a SAR mission
- What is an advantage of simplex?
- What does the word "repeat" mean on the radio? How do you ask someone to repeat their last transmission?
- 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?
- How are multistory buildings searched?
- Name two hazards in sewers.
- Name 4 of the "umbles" that are warnings of possible hypothermia.
- What are the 3 system in the body affected by hypothermia?
