SARTECH III PRACTICE TEST EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
What is the definition of "search"? - ANS An operation using available resources to locate
persons in distress.
What is the definition of "rescue"? - ANS 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. - ANS Preplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
What is the definition of "tactic"? - ANS an action used to achieve an objective
What is "strategy"? - ANS the overall plan or series of actions which may involve individual
tactics
Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of SAR. - ANS Notification
of assignment to search team and notification of assignment to the team member.
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, Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. - ANS Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it... - ANS prepares you for the response and makes you
aware of potential problems
What factors would require the suspension of a search? - ANS 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? - ANS Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? - ANS Professional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
Trained
Caring
What are the benefits of holding a critique? - ANS It provides an opportunity for everyone
involved to get a more complete understanding of what was done, why it was done in a
particular way and what was the outcome.
It may drive changes in training, equipment, material and procedures.
It assists the team leaders in preparing their subordinates for leadership roles at future
incidents.
List components of overall fitness. - ANS Strength
Agility
Flexibility
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS.
What is the definition of "search"? - ANS An operation using available resources to locate
persons in distress.
What is the definition of "rescue"? - ANS 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. - ANS Preplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
What is the definition of "tactic"? - ANS an action used to achieve an objective
What is "strategy"? - ANS the overall plan or series of actions which may involve individual
tactics
Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of SAR. - ANS Notification
of assignment to search team and notification of assignment to the team member.
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, Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. - ANS Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it... - ANS prepares you for the response and makes you
aware of potential problems
What factors would require the suspension of a search? - ANS 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? - ANS Air Force Rescue Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? - ANS Professional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
Trained
Caring
What are the benefits of holding a critique? - ANS It provides an opportunity for everyone
involved to get a more complete understanding of what was done, why it was done in a
particular way and what was the outcome.
It may drive changes in training, equipment, material and procedures.
It assists the team leaders in preparing their subordinates for leadership roles at future
incidents.
List components of overall fitness. - ANS Strength
Agility
Flexibility
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