General ES
What is an ELT?
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Name three ways to prevent a cold injury?
1. cover all extremities
2. layer principal
3.avoid getting wet
4.Avoid over exertion
5. change dirty or wet clothes
6. Use buddy system
What materials are needed to build a shelter?
Paracord, tarp/poncho
On a mission what is the level of GTM you can use?
The lowest
What do you call your pack that contains necessary supplies to go out on a mission?
24 hr pack (48 or 72 also work)
Name three steps tp prevent heat exhaustion.
1. Wear loose fitting clothes
2. don't over exert yourself
3. avoid sun burn
4. Use buddy system
How do you measure pace count?
The number of left or right steps per 100 meters
What is another position that is used with a Ground team but does not have to search?
MRO/CUL
How much water do you need to carry on your 24 hour pack?
At least 2 liters
How do you measure distance for pace count?
Count number of paces per 100 meters.
How do you determine elevation on a map?
Each line determines a change in elevation.
Name the different Search patterns that are used on a ground team.
Rectangular parallel track, Triangular sector search, and expanding square
What is a person in charge of a ground team called?
Ground Team Leader
Name the 4 R's
Rest, replenish, repair, repack
What is the process to orientate a map North with a compass?
Hold compass in front of you where the North arrow is directly in front of you. Then rotate the map so North is aligned with the compass
Name some crashed aircraft search clues.
oil, gas, broken trees, metal scraps, fire, broken glass, food and clothing
What are the different whistle signals?
1. 1 short - forward the line
2. 2 short - stop the line
3. 3 short - help or danger
4. 1 long - assemble on signal
How do you navigate past an obstacle?
R/L face then walk to end. R/L face, walk to end. R/L face the same number of paces used first time to get back in line with original bearing.
How do you triangulate?
walk around large area, get you bearing, find general location to search