SARTECH III PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS V.2 WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025/2026
, What is the definition of "search"? - ANSWERSAn operation using available resources
to locate persons in distress.
What is the definition of "rescue"? - ANSWERSAn 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. - ANSWERSPreplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
What is the definition of "tactic"? - ANSWERSan action used to achieve an objective
What is "strategy"? - ANSWERSthe overall plan or series of actions which may involve
individual tactics
Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of SAR. -
ANSWERSNotification of assignment to search team and notification of assignment to
the team member.
Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. - ANSWERSLocate, Access, Stabilize,
Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it... - ANSWERSprepares you for the response and
makes you aware of potential problems
What factors would require the suspension of a search? - ANSWERSIf 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? - ANSWERSAir Force Rescue
Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? - ANSWERSProfessional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
QUESTIONS V.2 WITH DETAILED
ANSWERS 2025/2026
, What is the definition of "search"? - ANSWERSAn operation using available resources
to locate persons in distress.
What is the definition of "rescue"? - ANSWERSAn 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. - ANSWERSPreplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
What is the definition of "tactic"? - ANSWERSan action used to achieve an objective
What is "strategy"? - ANSWERSthe overall plan or series of actions which may involve
individual tactics
Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of SAR. -
ANSWERSNotification of assignment to search team and notification of assignment to
the team member.
Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. - ANSWERSLocate, Access, Stabilize,
Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it... - ANSWERSprepares you for the response and
makes you aware of potential problems
What factors would require the suspension of a search? - ANSWERSIf 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? - ANSWERSAir Force Rescue
Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? - ANSWERSProfessional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
