Mounted search and rescue

["Vince Hernandez" <vinceh1@amaonline.com>]

Great Info - Thanks Paul!

Vince

---- Original Message ----
From: pfleming@nwlink.com
To: msar-riders@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Searching at Night?
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 10:26:25 -0700

>Vince,
>
>My unit conducts searches at night as a matter of routine. We make no
>
>distinction as to time of day. Here in western Washington we only 
>have a couple of months of nice weather where one can remain out all 
>night and not have to worry to much.
>
>The two things that get us out after dark the most are light clad 
>Alzheimers walk aways and lost day hikers. The real danger is 
>hypothermia so it is necessary we find out subjects as soon as 
>possible.
>
>Things to consider in night operations.
>
>*Night searches are seem more urgent. Use your normal procedures, 
>conduct business as usual at a slightly slower pace.
>*Night searches require more people.
>*Your probability of detection is much lower.
>*Your search sectors have to be much smaller.
>*Clue detection is almost pure luck.
>*Your operations people need to closely monitor the condition of your
>
>teams. Fatigue will not
>only degrade their performance but also can also endanger them.
>*When the search is over ensure your people are capable of driving 
>home. This is a real                                 problem on a 
>short search less then 24 hours. After the first night rest periods 
>get factored in.
>
>
>Hope this helps.
>
>Regards
>Paul Fleming
>PMSAR
>
> 
>
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