and Correct Answers Graded A+ 2026
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
Preplanning
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 two 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 four 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 all potential problems