SARTECH III Practice Test V.2 Questions and
Correct Answers 2026 Update
What is the definition of "search"? -Correct Answer ✔-An operation using
available resources to locate persons in distress.
What is the definition of "rescue"? -Correct 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. -Correct Answer ✔-Preplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
What is the definition of "tactic"? -Correct Answer ✔-an action used to achieve an
objective
What is "strategy"? -Correct Answer ✔-the overall plan or series of actions which
may involve individual tactics
Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of SAR. -
Correct Answer ✔-Notification of assignment to search team and notification of
assignment to the team member.
Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. -Correct Answer ✔-Locate, Access,
Stabilize, Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it... -Correct Answer ✔-prepares you for the
response and makes you aware of potential problems
, What factors would require the suspension of a search? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔-Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? -Correct Answer ✔-
Professional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
Trained
Caring
What are the benefits of holding a critique? -Correct Answer ✔-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. -Correct Answer ✔-Strength
Agility
Flexibility
Endurance
Describe why law enforcement should be the responsible agency for a SAR event?
-Correct Answer ✔-To maintain the chain of evidence
What are the congressional mandates of Civil Air Patrol? -Correct Answer ✔-
Aerospace Education & Safety
Correct Answers 2026 Update
What is the definition of "search"? -Correct Answer ✔-An operation using
available resources to locate persons in distress.
What is the definition of "rescue"? -Correct 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. -Correct Answer ✔-Preplanning
Notification
Planning/Strategy
Tactics/Operations
Suspension
Critique
What is the definition of "tactic"? -Correct Answer ✔-an action used to achieve an
objective
What is "strategy"? -Correct Answer ✔-the overall plan or series of actions which
may involve individual tactics
Describe the stages of notification as described in the components of SAR. -
Correct Answer ✔-Notification of assignment to search team and notification of
assignment to the team member.
Define the core elements of the LAST acronym. -Correct Answer ✔-Locate, Access,
Stabilize, Transport
Preplanning is necessary because it... -Correct Answer ✔-prepares you for the
response and makes you aware of potential problems
, What factors would require the suspension of a search? -Correct 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? -Correct Answer ✔-Air Force Rescue
Coordination Center
It is the land rescue coordination center.
What are the expected qualities of a SAR responder? -Correct Answer ✔-
Professional
Competent
Prepared
Focused
Trained
Caring
What are the benefits of holding a critique? -Correct Answer ✔-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. -Correct Answer ✔-Strength
Agility
Flexibility
Endurance
Describe why law enforcement should be the responsible agency for a SAR event?
-Correct Answer ✔-To maintain the chain of evidence
What are the congressional mandates of Civil Air Patrol? -Correct Answer ✔-
Aerospace Education & Safety
