Chapter 12

Question 1

What are the two forms of travel that may be required during SAR missions?

What are each for?

Answer 1

Technical and non technical

Technical: climbing

Non: searching, or getting to the search area

Question 2

When encountering steep slopes, it’s easier to traverse them by:

Answer 2

Turning at the end of each traverse and stepping off in a new direction with the uphill foot

Question 3

What are the two rules registering wilderness travel?

Answer 3

Keep your body’s weight over the feet, and keep the sole of the foot flat on the ground to improve traction

Question 4

How far apart should SAR personnel walk?

Answer 4

6 to 10 feet

Question 5

Smart rout planning prior to starting a mission may:

Answer 5

Enable a more efficient route

Question 6

Searchers should rest _______ for every hour of walking?

Answer 6

10 minutes

Question 7

What are the five things needed to prepare for traveling in SAR?

Answer 7

Fitness, energy, water, rest, and technique

Question 8

What is the most important rule regarding how to follow a route?

Answer 8

Curved route(contour lines) of greater distance can be easier and faster to travel then a straight path.

Question 9

What are lightweight frame of steel spikes that can be attached to one’s boots?

Answer 9

Crampons