ASTM F2209-03

1.1 This guide establishes the minimum training standard for Level I land search team members as it relates to their general, field, and search specific knowledge and skills.

1.2 A Level I land search team member searches on the surface of the land only. This guide does not provide the minimum training requirements for searching in partially or fully collapsed structures, in or on water, in confined spaces, or underground (such as caves, mines, and tunnels.)

1.3 A Level I land search team member is required to have only an overview level of knowledge of rescue as it pertains to "search and rescue." No knots, rope, litter, or other rescue skills are required of a Level I land search team member.

1.4 Level I land search team members must work under direct supervision of experienced search personnel.

1.5 Level I land search team members are eligible to be members of Type II search teams or crews as defined in Classification F 1993.

1.6 Type II teams which may utilize personnel trained to this guide are Kind A (wilderness), Kind B (urban), and Kind C (mountainous).

1.6.1 Further training may be required before a Level I land search team member can actually participate on a particular kind of search team, depending on authority having jurisdiction regulations or policies.

1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.