The Field Survey Party

Question 1

responsible for the overall direction, supervision, and operational control of the survey party.

Answer 1

Chief of Party

Question 2

assists the chief of party in the accomplishment of the task assigned to the survey party.

Answer 2

Assistant Chief of Party

Question 3

sets up, levels, and operates the surveying instruments.

Answer 3

Instrument Man

Question 3

keeps the record of all sketches, drawings, measurements, and observations taken in the field.

Answer 3

Recorder

Question 4

responsible for the use and operation of all electronic
instruments required in the field.

Answer 4

Technician

Question 5

performs all computations of survey data and works
out necessary computational checks required in the
field.

Answer 5

Computer

Question 5

• responsible for the accuracy and speed of all linear
  measurements with tape.
• carries the zero end of the tape ahead

Answer 5

Head Tapeman

Question 6

• assists the head tapeman during taping operations and in other related work.
• holds the 30-m end or any intermediate meter mark of
  the tape during measurement

Answer 6

Rear Tapeman

Question 7

• holds the flagpole or range pole at selected points as
  directed by the instrument man.

Answer 7

Flagman

Question 8

holds the stadia or leveling rod when sights are to be taken on it.

Answer 8

Rodman

Question 9

checks all linear measurements made by the tapeman. May also perform the job of the rodman.

Answer 9

Pacer

Question 10

clears the line of sight of trees, brush, and other obstructions in wooded country.

Answer 10

Axeman/Lineman

Question 11

renders first aid treatment to members of the survey party who are involved in snake or insect bites, accidents and other health issues. May also be designated as assistant instrument man.

Answer 11

Aidman

Question 12

renders other forms of assistance needed by the survey party or as directed by the chief of party.

Answer 12

Utilitymen