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.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Start of Bush Exploring
The last few days, I have started to explore the forest across the road from my house. I started this because I love exploring in the forest so I decide to just go out and explore. I plan on learning the area as best as I can so that I know every trail, pound, river goes, and cliff ridges are.
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