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Basic Operational Member (Field Tech) Requirements. The following requirements apply to all new members of CLSAR and must be completed before a member will receive operational status. Upon completion of the following, the member should make a request to take the CLSAR Basic Field Skills Test and the MSDN Canine SAR Tech written test.

ICS/NIMS – Complete and have on file the following courses:

1. IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System, I-100.

2. IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents.

3. IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS), An Introduction

IS-100 and IS-200 replace IS-195. If you have already taken IS-195 you do not need to take IS-100 and IS-200. All of these courses are available to take independent study over the Internet through the FEMA Independent Study Program at www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/ and are offered free of charge.

Search Management – Complete the following:

1. A minimum of 12 hours participation in mock search exercises (at least 4 hours should be at base in a command function).

2. A minimum of 4 hours of observation on an actual CLSAR mission (see CLSAR mission observer guidelines).

Medical – Maintain and have on file the following certifications:

1. Basic First Aid Certificate course.

2. American Heart Association or Red Cross CPR with AED.

Current certification at a more advanced level (First Responder, Registered Nurse, etc.) will substitute for the above requirements.

Navigation – Complete the following:

1. CLSAR Map and Compass packet.

2. Participate in 2 orienteering events.

3. CLSAR GPS packet.

4. Locate 5 geocaches from www.geocaching.com

Communications – Complete the following:

1. Basic Radio Operator Course.

2. 12 hours base radio at mock search or trainings (at least 2 hours, preferably 4, at a mock search).

Sufficient real world experience or Amateur Radio License may substitute for the Basic Radio Operator Course.

Survival – Complete the following:

1. A cold weather (less than 40 degrees F predicted overnight low) overnight bivouac using ONLY the contents of your normal search pack (no tents or sleeping bags allowed).

2. Build an improvised shelter

3. Start a fire without use of matches or lighter.

4. Demonstrate proper use of a signal mirror.

This needs to be supervised for safety. Items 2-4 can be demonstrated while doing the overnight bivouac.

Physical Fitness – Complete the following:

1. While in uniform with the required gear, complete a hike of three (3) miles over varied terrain in one and a half (1-1/2) hours.

2. Lift a 50 pound item onto and off of the tailgate of a full-size pickup truck or similar vehicle. It should be a clean lift (don't drag the item out of the truck and let it fall to the ground).

3. With a partner, carry a 200 pound load a distance of 50 feet. This should be done as either a blanket or a stretcher carry.

Canine Medical – Complete the following:

1. Canine First Aid course including CPR.

2. Watch CLSAR Canine First Aid Video.

Records – The following should be complete and up to date:

1. Canine Training/Certification Log (if applicable). This log should contain a record of all training done with the Canine as well as any certifications earned and actual missions.

2. Personal Training/Certification Log (may be included in Canine Log). This log should contain a record of all other training as well as any certifications earned and actual missions.

3. Personal/Canine Liability/Emergency File. This file should contain the following:

   1. FBI Background Check.

   2. Home Owners Insurance.

   3. Emergency Contact information.

   4. Canine Vaccination Records.

   5. Canine Emergency information.

Mantracking – Complete the following:

1. Universal Tracking Services Track Aware course or UTS In-House class minimum 16 hours.

Miscellaneous skills – Complete the following:

1. CLSAR Ropes and Knots packet.

2. Methamphetamine class.