General ES
What is an ELT?
Emergency Locator Transmitter
Name three ways to prevent a cold weather injury
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What materials are needed to build a shelter?
Paracord, tarp/poncho
What is the air version of the ground branch director?
The AOBD (air ops branch director)
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 to 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 does the MSA do?
Assist in keeping logs and other information in check for the IC
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 2 different search methods that are used on a ground team.
Line search and hasty search
What is a person in charge of a ground team called?
Ground Team Leader
What ICS courses are required for GTM3?
ICS200 & ICS700
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 is the emergency frequency for civilian ELTs?
121.5 MHz
What are the four 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?
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