SAR Fundamentals/Team leader/Question bank/2

From PCSAR

Question: What is the role of the Team Leader?

Answer:

• safety of the team
• assign functions to team members
• co-ordinate team efforts
• keep firm control of the team by ensuring team members have
  • adequate clothing, etc.
  • understands search assignments
  • focused & observant
  • employed to best effect
  • area is searched (no apps)
  • check members at frequent intervals for safety & physical condition
• keep searchers involved and observant