SAR Fundamentals/Day 3 start up/Content Review

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  • Why is navigation important in SAR?

  • Name a feature of a topographic map that is likely to be out of date.

  • How do you tell the elevation difference between two adjacent brown lines on a topo map?

  • How can you tell which way is uphill on a topo map?



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

  • List three types of fire starter you could have in a ready pack.

  • What is the weight distribution for a proper pack?



  • What does an Easting represent?

  • On a 1:50,000 topo map, how far in the real world does the space between grid lines represent?

  • Which member of the ICS overhead team is responsible for briefing and debriefing search teams?

  • 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?

  • What is Route Finding?

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