SAR Tech III study guide EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answer
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1. Lost Person Behav- How quickly they will be located by trained searchers
ior (LPB) data pro-
vides search plan-
ners with general
indications of the
following with the
exception of
2. Clues and evidence reported and processed following AHJ SOGs and properly documented and
should be secured in a food grade plastic storage bag
3. Smelling smoke Physical
from a campfire
when looking for
a pair of missing
hikers or finding a
small toy during a
search for a child
are what type of
clues?
4. Who is responsible The Safety Officer
for establishing a
"safety first" mind-
set during search
operations?
5. The National The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
SAR Committee The Department of Defence
(NSARC) is respon- The Department of Interior
sible for coordinat-
, SAR Tech III study guide EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answer
(Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
ing and improving Federal Communications Commission
federal involvment The Department of Commerce
in civil search and
rescue. Its mem-
ber agencies in-
clude the following
agences:
6. The LPQ, maps, Planning Data
statistical data,
weather reports,
theoretical and
search data are
considered
7. Search planners Determining search strategy
use the subject be- defining the search area
havioral profile for estimating resource needs
a number of rea- mapping the search area
sons: briefing search teams
8. A Search Urgency justifies the initial actions such as performing additional investigation or calling
Form out search resources
9. POD Estimates, A complete debriefing of a team when they return from a task is critical to under-
Map or Trail up- standing how how well they were able to search their area. A good debriefing
dates that might should include all of the following.
be needed, hazard
areas not included
in the safety brief-
ing, thoughts and
(Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
1. Lost Person Behav- How quickly they will be located by trained searchers
ior (LPB) data pro-
vides search plan-
ners with general
indications of the
following with the
exception of
2. Clues and evidence reported and processed following AHJ SOGs and properly documented and
should be secured in a food grade plastic storage bag
3. Smelling smoke Physical
from a campfire
when looking for
a pair of missing
hikers or finding a
small toy during a
search for a child
are what type of
clues?
4. Who is responsible The Safety Officer
for establishing a
"safety first" mind-
set during search
operations?
5. The National The National Aeronautics and Space Administration
SAR Committee The Department of Defence
(NSARC) is respon- The Department of Interior
sible for coordinat-
, SAR Tech III study guide EXAM Questions and Answers (Verified Answer
(Latest Update 2025) UPDATE!!
ing and improving Federal Communications Commission
federal involvment The Department of Commerce
in civil search and
rescue. Its mem-
ber agencies in-
clude the following
agences:
6. The LPQ, maps, Planning Data
statistical data,
weather reports,
theoretical and
search data are
considered
7. Search planners Determining search strategy
use the subject be- defining the search area
havioral profile for estimating resource needs
a number of rea- mapping the search area
sons: briefing search teams
8. A Search Urgency justifies the initial actions such as performing additional investigation or calling
Form out search resources
9. POD Estimates, A complete debriefing of a team when they return from a task is critical to under-
Map or Trail up- standing how how well they were able to search their area. A good debriefing
dates that might should include all of the following.
be needed, hazard
areas not included
in the safety brief-
ing, thoughts and
