Description
SAR tracking teams will learn how to systematically trail human subjects lost in various environments.
Tracking training for SAR involves:
- initial scene arrival considerations.
- Locating and identifying relevant footprints.
- Communication and mapping considerations.
- Individual and team procedures.
This course features the tracker’s operational cycle, which is imperative in wide area search management when incorporating trained trackers.
The 3 phases of the tracking teams operational cycle are:
- search
- exploit
- follow
Minimum Equipment: Note Taking Equipment; Camera; Hiking Boots; Outdoor Clothing (pants & long sleeves recommended); Day Pack; 100oz Water Capacity; Gloves; Snacks; eye protection, measuring tape, tracking stick, whistle, map.
Prerequisites: None
What you will learn:
- How to evaluate tracks and impressions
- How to determine precise directions of travel
- Individual tactical movement
- Enhanced sensory awareness
- How to manipulate terrain in your favor
Follow on course recommended: Grayside Hunter
