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?



  • 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?



  • If you wanted as close to 100% POD as possible, what type of search would you use?



  • Can pacing be practical when measuring distance?

  • What are the 4 mental steps of emergency management? (Hint - STOP)

  • Name water treatment methods.



  • List 6 principles of outdoor clothing use and maintenance. (hint: COLDER)

  • True or False? Down keeps most of its insulation value when wet.



  • Name the 4 ways to obtain potable water in the field?

  • What is the disadvantage of chemically treating water?



  • Name some potential conflicts during a SAR mission

  • How do you say a large number like "75" on the radio?

  • How do pronounce you these numbers on the radio? 3 4 5 9



  • What are some basic pieces of equipment used by SAR responders in a water search?

  • What do you do to your pack before crossing a stream or river?



  • What are the benefits of LED lights over older forms of lighting?

  • What are some problems with gadgets and gizmos in SAR?



  • When searching for a child in an urban setting, how should the residence be treated?

  • What is the 300-meter rule?



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