SARTECH III PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, 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
Preplanning
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 two 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 four 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
all 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
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, 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
Preplanning
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 two 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 four 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
all 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
