SO103-SEARCH TECHNIQUES

Question 1

What PROCEDURE consists of entering the target area in the widest field of view WFOV,then using your chart to narrow down your search?

Answer 1

BIG TO SMALL

Question 2

What technique involves using your charts as a guide to help interpret your sensor video?

Answer 2

Chart to scope

Question 3

Should you rely in GPS/your coordinates to show you the target?

Answer 3

No, use prominent terrain and cultural features.

Question 4

How many types of searches are there and what are they?

Answer 4

There are 2, Lines of Communication and Area.

Question 5

How many LOC(Lines of communication) search types are there and what are they? Describe when you would use each.

Answer 5

3;
Parallel-used for long straight LOCs when objective is long or moving.
Spiral-use on curvy LOC’s where objective area is smaller.
Random Cut-Mitigates threats not as thorough used for smaller objective areas.

Question 6

How many Area search types are there and what are they? Describe each.

Answer 6

3;
Spiral-start outside and work to the middle.
Daisy or Wagon Wheel-start from the center and search outside the area.
Raster-uses a back and forth pattern search.