New Mexico Search and Rescue Field
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Comfort and fit, ankle support, sole thickness. They
When selecting hiking
should be waterproof. Also, leather boots will keep
boots, what things should
out cactus spines that other expensive materials will
you consider?
not.
If your hands or feet are ... put on your hat. (...through the head.)
cold.... (most body heat is
lost...)
What two types of gloves Sturdy work gloves (for terrain, rope rescue, litter
are required? carry) and warm gloves/mittens for cold weather.
When are hard hats or When doing any rock work, when performing a cave
helmets vital? rescue, or any time you are around a helicopter.
Are cotton socks suitable No, not even in the summer.
for hiking?
One inner layer of nylon, polypropylene, silk, or wool
What is the ideal and
combination for hiking one outer pair of medium weight wool (hiking sock
socks? thickness). A clean pair of socks in your pack is
required.
, When dressing in layers, The trick is to keep warm enough without sweating
what is the trick? and getting wet from the inside out.
Inner layer includes what? basic underwear and long underwear
Middle layers should be wind and water.
warm. Outer layers should
protect from what?
Anywhere in New Mexico, Hypothermia
at any time of year, you
may need to protect
yourself from what?
To pass the gear and • Have silk, synthetics, or wool for the inner layer (next
clothing check section of to your skin),
this Certification, you • Wool or synthetics for the middle (warm) layer, and
must: • A breathable wind/water protective outer layer.
When packing food for 24 hours
yourself, for how long
should you plan?
How much water is 2 quarts (containers only are required for the
required for the certification, do not have to be filled with water)
certification for a 24 hour
period?
How accurate must your within 5 degrees
compass be for this
certification?
A vehicle driver or easily carried
passenger should have a
duffel bag or similar
container which
could be _______ ________if a
walkout were necessary.
Certification Study Guide EXAM (updated 2025)
Questions & Answers | Latest Already Graded A+
UPDATE 2025|2026
Save
Terms in this set (145)
Comfort and fit, ankle support, sole thickness. They
When selecting hiking
should be waterproof. Also, leather boots will keep
boots, what things should
out cactus spines that other expensive materials will
you consider?
not.
If your hands or feet are ... put on your hat. (...through the head.)
cold.... (most body heat is
lost...)
What two types of gloves Sturdy work gloves (for terrain, rope rescue, litter
are required? carry) and warm gloves/mittens for cold weather.
When are hard hats or When doing any rock work, when performing a cave
helmets vital? rescue, or any time you are around a helicopter.
Are cotton socks suitable No, not even in the summer.
for hiking?
One inner layer of nylon, polypropylene, silk, or wool
What is the ideal and
combination for hiking one outer pair of medium weight wool (hiking sock
socks? thickness). A clean pair of socks in your pack is
required.
, When dressing in layers, The trick is to keep warm enough without sweating
what is the trick? and getting wet from the inside out.
Inner layer includes what? basic underwear and long underwear
Middle layers should be wind and water.
warm. Outer layers should
protect from what?
Anywhere in New Mexico, Hypothermia
at any time of year, you
may need to protect
yourself from what?
To pass the gear and • Have silk, synthetics, or wool for the inner layer (next
clothing check section of to your skin),
this Certification, you • Wool or synthetics for the middle (warm) layer, and
must: • A breathable wind/water protective outer layer.
When packing food for 24 hours
yourself, for how long
should you plan?
How much water is 2 quarts (containers only are required for the
required for the certification, do not have to be filled with water)
certification for a 24 hour
period?
How accurate must your within 5 degrees
compass be for this
certification?
A vehicle driver or easily carried
passenger should have a
duffel bag or similar
container which
could be _______ ________if a
walkout were necessary.
