Feb.2 2011
We did some classroom time which was just reviewing last weeks lecture of the first four chapters of the manual. Next, we went out into the bush near a local trail system at Coombs Country Candy to learn a little about sound sweeps. A sound sweep is where we all line up in a line usually 50 meters a part (but since it was training we were 5 meters apart) and get a bearing for our compasses. Then, we went into the bush on that heading trying to stay in a straight line. When each searcher's radio beeps you stop and shout the subjects name and wait 5 seconds after yelling to hear the subject. Finally, we practiced carrying a person on a stretcher out of the bush.
Next week, we have a quiz on the first four chapters of the manual and will be learning to read maps.
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