SAR Fundamentals/Evening 4 start-up/Content Review

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  • How accurate (in meters) is a GPS with and without WAAS?

  • Is a GPS effective in a heavy blizzard?



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



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • 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.



  • Describe a Type 4 search



  • What are the 3 most important considerations in constructing Emergency Shelters?

  • What percent of you body heat do you lose from your head?

  • Should you drink water straight out of a stream?

  • What are a few things do's and don't if you encounter a bear?

  • What direction should you point your antenna?

  • What is the proper radio term for "end of transmission. I expect a reply"?



  • Why are water searches considered high urgency?

  • Name the three types of trained search dogs

  • Name two hazards in sewers.

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