Search Techniques June 2018

T18149: Search Techniques

SEARCH TECHNIQUES
THIS 2 DAY COURSE WILL TEACH YOU HOW TO USE DIFFERENT SEARCH METHODS AND DEVELOP SEARCH STRATEGIES AS PART OF A SAR TEAM IN THE FIELD.
The factors which affect the search for a person or object are explored, such as Lost Person Behaviour, allowing students to become more aware of environmental and personal reasons that would affect their searching.
As in a real SAR operation, students work in groups practicing and refining a number of well-known best-practice techniques for searching.
Specific techniques for both day and night searching and various environments are covered.
GEAR LIST (please bring)
 Whistle & compass
 Headtorch
 Handheld torch
 Hi-vis vest (preferably with a LandSAR logo)
 Appropriate outdoor clothing (wet, cold, hot etc.) and footwear.
 Insect repellent, sunscreen.
 Calculator, pens, pad