SERE STUDY GUIDE FINAL
What is the proper definition of the word "Tinder" as used in fire craft? - Answer-Superdry hair like
fiberous material that is exothermic with a low flash point.
What is the function of a base? - Answer-Keep tinder dry and off the ground.
What is the fucntion of a brace? - Answer-Allow airflow into the tinder as well as protect the tinder from
too much airflow.
If you have to pick up the brace to get your fire going, what is wrong? - Answer-The fire is suffocating
and you need to get more air into it.
Is light/pitch wood the only wood that can be scraped and used as Tinder? - Answer-No.
What is an example of an early warning device for a hide-up hole-up site? - Answer-Trip Flare
Why does PINE NOT burn well here where it would in other parts of the world? - Answer-The humidity
here in Alabama.
When should tinder be prepared (what stage of fire building) - Answer-LAST
Name and describe the 7 fire lays and their function - Answer-Tepee Fire- Used to to dry wood and
provide a concentrated light source
Lean To fire lay - Answer-Protects the tinder. Good for inclimate weather situations.
, Pyramid Fire Lay - Answer-condensed logs layer by layer that burns down and doesn't require attention.
good overnight fire.
Log Cabin - Answer-Helps build coals, burns quickly, lots of O2. Good for smoke generator.
Long Fire - Answer-2 big logs braced up in order to provide a larger working space. Can be used by
multiple people in order to cook, build coals etc.
Star Fire - Answer-Conserves fuel. Burns inside out. Burns at the tips.
Key Hole - Answer-Coals can be used in key hole set up for cooking.
When/Where should a fire be built if you are evading? - Answer-Life or death situation only. If you must
try and time it when locals build their fires. Dawn and dusk. During inclimate weather. USE SA. Be
mindful of the thermals.
What makes wood smoke? - Answer-Moisture in the fuel. Non burnable materials.
As an evader then, what could I do to prevent my fire from smoking? - Answer-Removing the bark, using
non aromatic woods.
Does it matter if i use my metal match across my knife, under, sideways, or upside down to get spark? -
Answer-The methods all serve their own specific purpose. Depends on if you are trying to secure your
tinder or direct your spark into your tinder.
What is squaw wood? - Answer-Wood that an old squaw or elderly woman could carry.
What is the proper definition of the word "Tinder" as used in fire craft? - Answer-Superdry hair like
fiberous material that is exothermic with a low flash point.
What is the function of a base? - Answer-Keep tinder dry and off the ground.
What is the fucntion of a brace? - Answer-Allow airflow into the tinder as well as protect the tinder from
too much airflow.
If you have to pick up the brace to get your fire going, what is wrong? - Answer-The fire is suffocating
and you need to get more air into it.
Is light/pitch wood the only wood that can be scraped and used as Tinder? - Answer-No.
What is an example of an early warning device for a hide-up hole-up site? - Answer-Trip Flare
Why does PINE NOT burn well here where it would in other parts of the world? - Answer-The humidity
here in Alabama.
When should tinder be prepared (what stage of fire building) - Answer-LAST
Name and describe the 7 fire lays and their function - Answer-Tepee Fire- Used to to dry wood and
provide a concentrated light source
Lean To fire lay - Answer-Protects the tinder. Good for inclimate weather situations.
, Pyramid Fire Lay - Answer-condensed logs layer by layer that burns down and doesn't require attention.
good overnight fire.
Log Cabin - Answer-Helps build coals, burns quickly, lots of O2. Good for smoke generator.
Long Fire - Answer-2 big logs braced up in order to provide a larger working space. Can be used by
multiple people in order to cook, build coals etc.
Star Fire - Answer-Conserves fuel. Burns inside out. Burns at the tips.
Key Hole - Answer-Coals can be used in key hole set up for cooking.
When/Where should a fire be built if you are evading? - Answer-Life or death situation only. If you must
try and time it when locals build their fires. Dawn and dusk. During inclimate weather. USE SA. Be
mindful of the thermals.
What makes wood smoke? - Answer-Moisture in the fuel. Non burnable materials.
As an evader then, what could I do to prevent my fire from smoking? - Answer-Removing the bark, using
non aromatic woods.
Does it matter if i use my metal match across my knife, under, sideways, or upside down to get spark? -
Answer-The methods all serve their own specific purpose. Depends on if you are trying to secure your
tinder or direct your spark into your tinder.
What is squaw wood? - Answer-Wood that an old squaw or elderly woman could carry.
