Flanker Training

 

Search One's Flanker Training Program is broken down into six sections. At the end of each section, the trainee must pass extensive field examinations. At the completion of all training and exercise requirements a final written examination is administered. Upon successful completion of the written examination, the flanker trainee will have earned Mission Ready Status. This entire process will take apporximately six months to complete.

 

Section I Introduction and Orientation
  • The Flanker Training Program and Some Question and Answers for New Members
  • Callout Protocol and Procedures
  • Initial On-Scene Response Package
  • Equipment Check List and Resource List
 

Section II Radio Communications
  • FCC rules and regulations
  • Team Communications and Team General Radio Terminology

Section III Map and Compass
  • Distance determination
  • Map sketching
  • Compass
  • Water Search Shore Post Procedures

Section IV Basic Land Search
  • Field Note Taking.
  • Clue Consciousness, Evidence and Crime Scenes
  • Tracking
  • Ropes and Knots

Section V K-9 Teams
  • Search K-9 Terminology
  • Probability of Detection
  • Scent Article Collection
  • Basic Flanker Responsibility for the K-9 Search Sector

Section VI Base Operations
  • Base Command Overhead Team
  • Search Management
  • Overhead Team - Definitions and Responsibilities
 
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