SARTECH III Practice Test Questions v.2
with solutions 2025
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
What are the benefits of holding a critique? - ANSWER It provides an opportunity for everyone
involved to get a more complete understanding of what was done, why it was done in a
particular way and what was the outcome.
It may drive changes in training, equipment, material and procedures.
It assists the team leaders in preparing their subordinates for leadership roles at future
incidents.
List components of overall fitness. - ANSWER Strength
Agility
Flexibility
Endurance
with solutions 2025
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
What are the benefits of holding a critique? - ANSWER It provides an opportunity for everyone
involved to get a more complete understanding of what was done, why it was done in a
particular way and what was the outcome.
It may drive changes in training, equipment, material and procedures.
It assists the team leaders in preparing their subordinates for leadership roles at future
incidents.
List components of overall fitness. - ANSWER Strength
Agility
Flexibility
Endurance
