SAR Fundamentals/Clothing and personal equipment

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SAR Fundamentals Manual:
  • Ch.6 "Clothing and Personal Protection Systems."
  • Ch.11 "Personal Outdoor Equipment"
Basic SAR Skills Manual: Ch.4 "Clothing"
typically assigned reading
otherwise 0.8h

Question bank

Q: What is the COLDER principle?

A:

  • C – Keep clothing clean.
  • O – Avoid overheating.
  • L – Wear clothing loose and in layers.
  • D – Keep clothing dry.
  • E – Examine clothing for defects in wear.
  • R – Keep clothing repaired.


Q: What are the layers in a layering system?

A:

  • Inner - wicking
  • middle - insulation
  • outer - barrier, wind break


Q: What is the first line of defense against the rigours of the outdoors?

A: Clothing you are wearing or have with you.


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

A:

1/ The thickness of dead air 2/ the amount of moisture 3/ the amount of air that passes through the clothing


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

A: 8 to 12 percent

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