The following is a checklist to be used by the Wake Canine Search and Rescue Training Officer and his/her appointees to evaluate the operational readiness of the SAR Basic Field Team Member. This list is meant as the minimum requirement for Operational Status as a SAR Basic Field Team Member. Upon completion of the skills checklist the Search Commander will consider the member for Operational Status.

NOTE: These skills may also be obtained by attending a NASAR sponsored FUNSAR class and then taking the SAR Tech II exam. See NASAR site for more info.

Outdoors/Improvisation Skills

_____ The Field Team Member is able to construct a fire.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to construct a cathole.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to construct a 24 hour ready pack and

demonstrate its use.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to construct a shelter using a plastic tarp

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate traveling skills used for

his/her environment.

Navigation Skills

_____ The Field Team Member is able to identify, define, and demonstrate the

use of the following terms or concepts.

a. contour lines

b. true north and magnetic north

c. declination

d. determining distances

_____ The Field Team Member is able to describe at least five parts of the

compass and demonstrate the ability to use it to plot a course on a map.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate the ability to perform the

following navigational functions:

a. orienting a map to compass and terrain

b. obtain and follow a simple compass bearing

c. obtain a back azimuth

d. measure distance by pacing

_____ The Field Team Member is able to take bearing in the field and transfer it

correctly to the map and obtain a bearing on the map and transfer it

correctly to the field.

_____ The Field Team Members is able to demonstrate the ability to navigate

during daylight and nighttime hours.

Active Search Skills

_____ The Field Team Member is able to define and demonstrate the following:

a. control line

b. guide line

c. guide right

d. guide left

e. guide person

f. trail tape/ribbon guide

_____ The Field Team Member is able to describe and demonstrate at least

five searching and tactical skills used by field searchers.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to describe and demonstrate the

considerations for handling evidence associated with the following

situations.

a. crash scenes

b. dead bodies

c. injuries

_____ The Field Team Member is able to define and demonstrate the functions

of these search crew positions:

a. radio operator

b. navigator

c. pacer

d. search crew member

Mantracking Skills

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate the use of a tracking stick.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate the method of labeling a

track.

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate the procedures used by a

tracking crew.

Rope Skills

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate the ability to correctly tie

these knots:

a. figure eight loop

b. figure eight bend (follow through)

c. water knot (overhand bend)

_____ The Field Team Member is able to demonstrate the tying of an improvised

harness.