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1

What does P.L.S. stand for?

Point Last Seen

2

Define P.O.A.

Probability of Area - the chance that the subject or clues are in the area being searched.

3

What does L.K.P. stand for?

Last Known Point

4

Define probability of detection

The probability that a clue or subject would be detected by the search action if it was in the search area. Usually expressed as a percentage.

5

Do inexperienced searchers tend to over estimate, under estimate, or correctly estimate their POD?

over estimate

6

What is the area outside the search area called?

ROW - Rest Of World


Q: Define P.O.A.

A: Probability of Area - the chance that the subject or clues are in the area being searched.


Q: What does L.K.P. stand for?

A: Last Known Point
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