SAR Fundamentals/Prep/Boilerplate

See generic master list

Work to do in preparation for course


 * pick dates
 * consult with organizer of mock search
 * create wiki pages
 * customize the announcement
 * distribute the announcement as indicated


 * buy, order, gather, print consumables


 * find co-instructors/volunteers
 * recruit critique chair


 * facilitator
 * book room
 * arrange wireless access at classroom
 * book riding arena for Type 4 search
 * pick up room key
 * bring refreshments
 * arrange snacks and/or lunches
 * pick up lunches


 * prepare instructional material
 * organize mock search
 * invite PCSAR mock participants
 * develop case studies (Komlodi, Koopmans)
 * set up ICS 100 exam
 * break up navigation sections -- 4 hour long loses student concentration
 * set up review section
 * organize folder, overhead slides for each section
 * need short filler material (approx 15 min each) when get through material ahead of time
 * consider anecdotes
 * consider short presentation on material not normally included
 * incorporate being on time as part of the training


 * create a contingency plan for SAR being called out during course


 * arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
 * handouts for each section


 * prior to each weekend
 * email reminder of prep for conditions
 * pick up GPSs
 * pick up VHF & FRS radios
 * verify multimedia setup
 * pick up overhead projector
 * queue powerpoint presentations
 * configure to play videos from laptop
 * get overhead box
 * get hanging white sheets
 * get maps from SARCAR
 * stretcher, webbing for lashing, carry
 * arrange for and prepare the aids (support material) for each section
 * print course schedules for instructors


 * update the generic list from the course's list