SARTECH III exam (Search and Rescue Technician III) -
NASAR (National Association) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027 NEW VERSION
List the components of SAR? - answer>>>-Pre-planning
-Notification
-Planning & Strategy
-Operation/Tactics
-Suspension
-Critique
What is the definition of Tactic? - answer>>>is an action used to achieve an objective;
action resource used to find direction of travel, confine the search area, or attract a
subject.
What is the definition of Search? - answer>>>to identify and locate persons who are or
may become distressed or injured and are unable to return to a place of safety on their
own.
What is the definition of Rescue? - answer>>>is the access, stabilize and evacuate
distressed or injured persons by whatever mean necessary, to ensure their timely transfer
to an appropriate care facility or to a familiar environment.
Define 4 core elements of the "LAST" acronym? - answer>>>-Locate
-Access
-Stabilize
-Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it provides? - answer>>>The SAR response ahead of the
time for the team and each member. There needs to be an understanding of
, -
vulnerabilities and potential problems than can be foreseen. Team capabilities what you
can and can't do.
What factors would require the suspension of a search? - answer>>>Lack of clues,
expenditure of all resources, external influences, financial resources, subject located.
What is the AFRCC and what is its function? - answer>>>Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center. Is the single agency responsible for coordinating inland federal SAR in the 48
states, Mexico and Canada. Mainly for downed aircrafts.
What are the 6 expected qualities of a SAR responder? - answer>>>-Professional
-Competent
-Prepared
-Focused
-Trained
-Caring
What are the benefits of holding a critique? - answer>>>Part of the SAR circle. First step
to update the pre-plan. Go over what worked and what didn't work. Why something was
done a certain way. What tactics were used. It may indicate changes and new training
opportunities.
List 4 components of overall fitness? - answer>>>-Strength
-Agility
-Flexibility
-Endurance
List 4 attributes of mental fitness? - answer>>>-Be thorough, be conscientious
-Be confident, willing to learn
-Be assertive, be a team player
-Be humble and know your limitations
NASAR (National Association) EXAM QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026-2027 NEW VERSION
List the components of SAR? - answer>>>-Pre-planning
-Notification
-Planning & Strategy
-Operation/Tactics
-Suspension
-Critique
What is the definition of Tactic? - answer>>>is an action used to achieve an objective;
action resource used to find direction of travel, confine the search area, or attract a
subject.
What is the definition of Search? - answer>>>to identify and locate persons who are or
may become distressed or injured and are unable to return to a place of safety on their
own.
What is the definition of Rescue? - answer>>>is the access, stabilize and evacuate
distressed or injured persons by whatever mean necessary, to ensure their timely transfer
to an appropriate care facility or to a familiar environment.
Define 4 core elements of the "LAST" acronym? - answer>>>-Locate
-Access
-Stabilize
-Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it provides? - answer>>>The SAR response ahead of the
time for the team and each member. There needs to be an understanding of
, -
vulnerabilities and potential problems than can be foreseen. Team capabilities what you
can and can't do.
What factors would require the suspension of a search? - answer>>>Lack of clues,
expenditure of all resources, external influences, financial resources, subject located.
What is the AFRCC and what is its function? - answer>>>Air Force Rescue Coordination
Center. Is the single agency responsible for coordinating inland federal SAR in the 48
states, Mexico and Canada. Mainly for downed aircrafts.
What are the 6 expected qualities of a SAR responder? - answer>>>-Professional
-Competent
-Prepared
-Focused
-Trained
-Caring
What are the benefits of holding a critique? - answer>>>Part of the SAR circle. First step
to update the pre-plan. Go over what worked and what didn't work. Why something was
done a certain way. What tactics were used. It may indicate changes and new training
opportunities.
List 4 components of overall fitness? - answer>>>-Strength
-Agility
-Flexibility
-Endurance
List 4 attributes of mental fitness? - answer>>>-Be thorough, be conscientious
-Be confident, willing to learn
-Be assertive, be a team player
-Be humble and know your limitations
