May 2014 GSTL Pre-Course Team Briefing Assignment Page 1 of 7

GROUND SEARCH TEAM LEADER

Team Briefing Assignment

STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS Read the Phase 1 - Planning and Preparation section in the GSTL manual (pages 75 - 90) and pay close attention to the briefing format that it contains. Then, taking the role of the GSTL, complete the 3-part Team Briefing Assignment, as described below. The materials you will need to complete this assignment begin on Page 2 below, and consist of the following:

a) SAR Management Briefing b) Team Assignment Sheet c) Map showing the search assignment area

Part 1 – Draft the three following lists:

1) A list of all items of information that you think you need, but were missing from the SAR Management Briefing.

2) A list of equipment and/or assistance that you think you will require in order to successfully complete your search mission/assignment.

3) A list of matters or procedures that you need to take care of before taking your team on the search.

Be as detailed as you think necessary. If you are requesting assistance, specify the agency or position within the SAR Management Team. Part 2 – Draft a complete written briefing to your team, using the format outlined in the manual. Deal with the missing information as well as you can, and make your best decision as to how you will handle this search assignment if the requested information or support does not arrive. If you make assumptions, they must be clearly stated as such. Part 3 – Prepare a 10-minute oral presentation of your team briefing to be delivered and evaluated during class. Please note that you must receive a passing grade of 70% on the oral presentation in order to complete the course.

NOTE:

Part 1 and Part 2 must be submitted two weeks prior to the start of the GSTL course to gstl@jibc.ca

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GROUND SEARCH TEAM LEADER

Team Briefing Assignment

SAR Management Briefing

The SAR Manager hands you the attached Team Assignment Sheet and map, then provides the following verbal briefing:

Situation

Pat Bailey, aged 18, (but with a mental age of 6) has gone missing from a field trip with her class at a nearby a Provincial Campground on the northwest shore of the lake. She is not familiar with the area and has no outdoors experience. She wandered from a picnic area where the class was having brunch at approximately 10:00 a.m. A friend has told us that Pat said she was going to feed some squirrels that were by their picnic site. The class instructor and teachers aide did a quick search of the area but found no trace of Pat.

We received the call at 11:45 a.m. and it is now 1:25 p.m. It is July 14 and while temperatures are normal (19 degrees centigrade) a storm is expected soon with significantly lower temperatures.

Pat was last seen wearing blue jeans, a pink T-Shirt which has a picture of "Barney" on it (a purple dinosaur). She is wearing running shoes of an unknown type. She may have an orange and a sandwich with her.

The area is a Provincial campground with considerable wild areas (mostly second growth forest) containing steep ravines and gulleys and one lake. It has several trails that other teams are searching. This area is shown on the 12 year old map as almost completely wooded. We will use 20 deg declination on map sheet 93H13. Mission

Your task is to grid search area C (you are shown this on a map which is given to you). It is rectangular in shape and measures approximately 1 km by .8 km. Execution

You must complete this task before last light at 9:45 p.m. However, a Dog Team is searching the area between here and your search area and will not be clear for 3 hours. Your Team cannot depart for your search area until they are finished. Your team is as listed on the Team Assignment Form. Administration/ Logistics

There is no transportation so your team will have to walk the 1.5 km from our base camp to the search area. Supplies are at the Incident Command Post. Food and water is at the restaurant back on the highway. A base camp has been set up at the park headquarters approximately 2km north of the ICP. There is no family -- only the teachers and friends. There is no media on site that we are aware of. Use the find codes that are relevant to your SAR group. Communication/ Command

You will be given a radio and your call sign is "Team 4". We will be on 149.495. The Search Manager is Ted Baxter. Use the find codes on the radio. Check in times will be 15 minutes after the hour. I have a T.V. interview now so if you have any questions or requests put them in writing and give them to the SAR Management Team. Get your orders ready and Good Luck.

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TEAM ASSIGNMENT SHEET TASK # 12345 TASK NAME: Bailey Search

TEAM NAME/ Team 4

CALL SIGN:

FOR OP.

PERIOD # 1

DATE & TIME PREPARED:

09/07/14

ASSIGNMENT#

ASSIGNMENT NAME: Area C

PRIORITY:

CREATED BY:

COMPLETED DONE, INCOMPLETE PAGE 1 OF 2

PL

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ASSIGNMENT:

ASSIGNMENT TYPE:

Hasty Search

Tracking

Sound Sweep

Dog

X Grid, Type:

Rope Rescue

Swiftwater

OAR/Reserve Avalanche Team

Evacuation

MR

Other:

Open grid search of Area C – Map reference 123456

Terrain Type: Members Required: Coverage:

PLANNED START: PLANNED DURATION:

OP

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AT

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S

BRIEFING CHECKLIST SITUATION

Subject Info/History

Task Mgt. Details

Terrain

Maps-GPS Datum, Declination

Hazards

Exit Routes

Weather

Other Teams

MISSION

Assignment

Tactics

Duration EXECUTION

Preparation

Special Equipment

Deployment

Return/Debrief

Safety

ADMINISTRATION

Food/Water

Transportation

Media

Family/Friends COMMUNICATIONS

Primary Ch.

Secondary

Emergency

Repeater(s)

ICP Call Sign

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

TRANSPORTATION: BRIEFED BY:

TEAM MEMBERS

NAME

GROUP/AGENC

Y CALL SIGN PHONE #

RO

PE

RE

SC

UE

TR

AC

KE

R

FIR

ST

AID

GS

AR

SPECIAL SKILL(S)

TL You

1 Bill Blass X X

2 Sergio Vaente X X

3 Julia Levi X

4 Bill King X

5 Manuel Norg X

6

ATTACHMENTS: X Map Subject Profile COPIES TO: TL Operations Logistics REV 07/04/26

ICS 204

Open

149.495

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ASSIGNMENT DEBRIEFING TASK# OPERATIONAL

PERIOD #:

ASSIGNMENT#

ASSIGNMENT NAME: DATE & TIME STARTED:

TEAM NAME: TEAM LEADER: DATE & TIME FINISHED:

DEBRIEFED BY (PLANNING): DATE & TIME: PAGE 2 OF 2

EXPLAIN WHAT YOUR TEAM ACTUALLY DID, TACTICS USED (INCLUDE TIMES AND MAP COORDINATES IF AVAILABLE):

Map Attached Deviation From Assignment? Use check boxes on 1st page to indicate Completed or Incomplete. Describe factors affecting search effectiveness below:Environment: Searchers:

CLUES - Include Time and Location CONT. ON CLUE TRACKING

SHEET (204C) No:

Current Status of Clues:

DESCRIBE DIFFICULTIES OR GAPS IN COVERAGE, PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED:

DESCRIBE ANY HAZARDS OR DANGERS IN SEARCH AREA(S):

WEATHER OBSERVATIONS:

COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS:

TEAM LEADER SIGNATURE:

ICS204 Cont.

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Ground Search Team Leader Mission/Assignment Checklist

PRE-ASSIGNMENT

Briefing from SAR Management Review Status Map Prior to Briefing Take Notes of Briefing from SAR Management Ask Questions to Ensure All Relevant Information has been Obtained

PHASE 1 – PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Initial Planning Select Assistant Team Leader Initial Map Review Initial Time Assessment (by phase) Select Briefing Area (isolated/protected) Develop Initial Plan Draft ATL Briefing

General Situation (2-3 sentences) Mission/Assignment – Who, What, When, Where, How (stated twice) Personnel – Who is on the Team Team Briefing location/time Equipment Needed Special Instructions

Deliver ATL Briefing

Team Briefing Situation Mission/Assignment Execution Administration/Logistics Command/Communications Questions

Prepare to Move Final Preparation Complete any Admin/Logistic requirements Radio Checks Equipment Check (delegated)

PHASE 2 – MOVE TO MISSION/ASSIGNMENT AREA

Maintain Control Ensure Team Safety Communicate Effectively

Detailed Planning Detailed Map Review Detailed Time Assessment Plan for each Phase Forward Planning (anticipate contingencies) Assign Individual Tasks in each Phase Draft Team Briefing – must be in writing (refer to detailed SMEAC checklist)

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PHASE 3 – COMPLETE THE MISSION/ASSIGNMENT

Report to Command at Start of Mission Assume Command Delegate Tasks Supervise Tasks Remain Poised Under Pressure Maintain Situational Awareness (“big picture”) Remain Focused Communicate Effectively Use Proper Methods/Procedures Ensure Scene Safety Complete Mission in Allotted Time Report to Command at End of Mission

PHASE 4 – RETURN TO BASE

Maintain Control Ensure Team/Subject Safety Communicate Effectively

PHASE 5 – POST-MISSION/ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURES

Confirm / Check All Members OK Debrief team Complete Written Team Debriefing Report to SAR Management Close Radio Communications with ICP Update Team

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GROUND SEARCH TEAM LEADER

Team Briefing Assignment - Map

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