Hand Tools
What PPE is needed when using hand tools?
What are the two types of materials used in survival shelters?
Natural and Artificial
What is the primary sense used by air searches?
Sight
How long can humans survive without water?
Three Days
Name the types of sharpening equipment.
Grindstone - Power Grinder - Files - Rasp - Oilstone
Name the characteristics in site selection.
Points for each named.
concealment (if evading) - at least two escape routes - proximity to an area that is suitable for signalling and/or rescue - protection from natural hazards such as floods, rock falls, tree falls and wind - proximity to a source of drinking water and food - materials available for making shelters, beds and so on - minimal exposure to dangerous fauna (eg, crocodiles and dogs) - some freedom from insects and parasites - sited to allow drainage for water run-off and hygiene.
Name the different types of signalling equipment.
Points for each one named.
Emergency Radio Transmitters and Emergency Position-indicating Radio Beacons - Flares and Signal Rockets - Strobe Lights and Chemical Light Sticks - Heliograph - Iridescent Marker Panels - Whistles - Marker Dyes.
What is a key factor when choosing a shelter site?
Access to water and signalling areas
What are the types of hand tools?
Digging Tools - Cutting Tools - Miscellaneous Tools - Striking - Struck
Name a natural material used in survival shelters.
caves and rock crevices - hollow trees and logs - leaves, branches and bark - long grass
Name 3 of the 5 Signalling "Useful Equipment".
Mirror, Matches, Torch, Smoke Grenades, Vehicle Wreckage
What is the primary goal of bush survival?
To return to civilisation
What are the principles of caring for hand tools?
Clean and lightly oil the metal parts of tools - Keep cutting edges sharp - Maintain wooden handles - Store cutting and digging tools in racks - Report all damage
Name an artificial material used in survival shelters
clothing - groundsheets - parachutes - wrecked vehicles or aircraft - culverts and bomb-damaged buildings
Name the different types of Improvised Signals.
Points for each one named.
Tinsel Tree - Shadow Trench - Fire smoke beacons - Improvised marker panels
What human senses are used in 'Raising the Alarm'?
Sight and Sound
According to the proper shovelling technique.
How far should soil be thrown?
3-4 Metres
What are the different types of shelters?
Points for each named.
Hasty Shelter - Bough Shelter - Root Shelter - Natural Hollow - Trench Shelter - Fallen Trunk - Sapling Shelter - Open Lean-to
What type of signals would be most useful for air searches?
Visual
What are the three fire requirements?
(Fire triangle)
Heat, Fuel, Oxygen