SAR TECH III ACTUAL EXAM PAPER WITH
TESTED QUESTIONS AND GRADED A PLUS
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
‣ What is the definition of "search"? Answer: An operation using
available resources to locate persons in distress.
‣ What is the definition of "rescue"? Answer: An operation using
available resources to retrieve persons in distress, to provide for their
initial medical considerations and transport to a safe environment.
‣ List the components of SAR. Answer: Preplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
‣ What is the definition of "tactic"? Answer: an action used to achieve an
objective
‣ What is "strategy"? Answer: the overall plan or series of actions which
may involve individual tactics
, ‣ Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of
SAR. Answer: Notification of assignment to search team and
notification of assignment to the team member.
‣ Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. Answer: Locate,
Access, Stabilize, Transport
‣ Preplanning is necessary because it... Answer: prepares you for the
response and makes you aware of potential problems
‣ What factors would require the suspension of a search? Answer: If the
subject is found safely or dead; if there is a lack of clues; if there has
been a complete expenditure of all resources or external influences; or if
there are no financial resources to continue.
‣ What is the AFRCC and what is its function? Answer: Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
‣ What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? Answer:
Professional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
Trained
Caring
TESTED QUESTIONS AND GRADED A PLUS
VERIFIED ANSWERS 2026
‣ What is the definition of "search"? Answer: An operation using
available resources to locate persons in distress.
‣ What is the definition of "rescue"? Answer: An operation using
available resources to retrieve persons in distress, to provide for their
initial medical considerations and transport to a safe environment.
‣ List the components of SAR. Answer: Preplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
‣ What is the definition of "tactic"? Answer: an action used to achieve an
objective
‣ What is "strategy"? Answer: the overall plan or series of actions which
may involve individual tactics
, ‣ Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of
SAR. Answer: Notification of assignment to search team and
notification of assignment to the team member.
‣ Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. Answer: Locate,
Access, Stabilize, Transport
‣ Preplanning is necessary because it... Answer: prepares you for the
response and makes you aware of potential problems
‣ What factors would require the suspension of a search? Answer: If the
subject is found safely or dead; if there is a lack of clues; if there has
been a complete expenditure of all resources or external influences; or if
there are no financial resources to continue.
‣ What is the AFRCC and what is its function? Answer: Air Force
Rescue Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
‣ What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? Answer:
Professional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
Trained
Caring
