ASTM F3070-14(2022) PDF
Standard Guide for Evaluating Area Search Dog Crews or Teams
Standard Guide for Evaluating Area Search Dog Crews or Teams
- Статус документа:
- Действующий
- Формат:
- Электронный (PDF)
- Количество страниц:
- 9
- Дата публикации:
- 1 июля 2022 г.
- Издание:
- F3070
- ICS:
- 11.160
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE 4.1 An area search dog crew or team is required to have, at a minimum, the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined within this document. 4.1.1 An area search dog crew or team which meets the requirements in this guide is a Canine Search Resource of the category Area Search Dog as defined in Classification F1848 for Canine Search Resources. 4.1.2 Additional differentiation of the specific Canine Search Resource is defined in Classification F1848 for Canine Search Resources. 4.2 This guide only establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for an area search dog crew or team to perform area searches. No other skills are included or implied. 4.3 This guide is an outline of the topics required for training or evaluating an area search dog team or crew, and may be used to assist in the development of a training document or program. 4.4 This guide can be used to evaluate a document to determine if its content includes the topics necessary for training area search dog crews or teams. Likewise, this guide can be used to evaluate an existing training program to see if it meets the requirements in this guide. 4.5 The knowledge, skills, and abilities presented in this guide are not in any particular order and do not represent a training sequence. 4.6 Though this guide establishes minimum training requirements, it does not imply that an area search dog team or crew is a “trainee,” “probationary,” or other similarly termed part of an organization. 4.6.1 The AHJ is responsible for determining the requirements and qualifications for its member ratings. 4.7 An area search dog crew or team shall document training by completion of a position task book, compliant with Guide F3068, or by field demonstration under qualified supervision. Where proficiency in a skill or ability must be demonstrated, unless stated otherwise it shall be demonstrated for initial qualification, and then as often as required by the AHJ. SCOPE 1.1 This guide defines the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a dog crew or team to perform an area search. 1.2 Area search dog crews or teams perform searches on the surface of the land, including open urban or wilderness areas, as well as mountainous terrain and alpine environments. 1.2.1 Additional training shall be required for area search dog crews or teams that search in mountainous terrain, alpine environments, or underground. 1.3 This guide does not include the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to search in partially or fully collapsed structures, confined spaces, or on bodies of water, inland or oceanic. 1.4 Area search dog crews or teams trained to meet the requirements of this guide may operate in urban and disaster areas that may be isolated or have lost their infrastructure. 1.5 Area search dog crews or teams must work under qualified supervision deemed appropriate by the AHJ. 1.6 This guide does not provide a theoretical basis for how an area search dog crew or team functions. 1.7 Search dog crews or teams are eligible to be members of Type I and II SAR crews or teams of the following Kinds, as defined in Classification F1993: 1.7.1 Kind A (Wilderness), 1.7.2 Kind B (Urban), 1.7.3 Kind C (Mountainous), 1.7.4 Kind G (Cave), 1.7.5 Kind H (Mine), 1.7.6 Kind I (Avalanche), 1.7.7 Kind K (Aircraft), and 1.7.8 Kind L (Unclassified). 1.8 Further training may be required before an area search dog crew or team can fully participate on a particular Type and Kind of team or crew, based on specific local needs, regulations, or policies. 1.9 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. 1.10 This international standard was develop...
Abstract
Overview
ASTM F3070-14(2022), Standard Guide for Evaluating Area Search Dog Crews or Teams, specifies the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities required for a dog crew or team to competently perform area search operations. This international standard, developed by ASTM International, provides guidance for evaluating, training, and qualifying area search dog crews or teams - specifically those categorized as Area Search Dogs under other ASTM canine search classifications. The guide focuses on land-based search and rescue (SAR) operations in environments such as open urban, wilderness, mountainous, and alpine areas, but does not address operations in collapsed structures, confined spaces, or water environments.
Key Topics
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs): Outlines the foundational requirements for area search dog handlers and canines, including basic SAR knowledge, handling skills, navigation, and communication.
- Search environments: Covers open land scenarios - urban, wilderness, mountainous, and alpine terrains. Additional training is recommended for operations in particularly challenging environments (e.g., caves, mines, avalanches).
- Evaluation outline: Provides a framework for developing training programs or evaluating existing documentation, ensuring all essential competencies are addressed.
- Documentation requirements: Mandates the use of a training log or position task book to document proficiency, training exercises, and deployments. Regular updates and demonstration of skills under supervision are required.
- Minimum operational standards: Establishes essential performance outcomes, such as the ability to successfully locate subjects via air scent methods within a specified time and under various environmental conditions.
- Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ): Emphasizes the responsibility of the AHJ to determine final qualification, ratings, and the frequency of proficiency demonstrations.
Applications
- Search and Rescue Organizations: Use this standard to verify the readiness and ongoing competency of area search dog teams before deployment in missing persons or disaster operations.
- Training program development: Develop or review comprehensive SAR canine training curriculums based on the outlined KSAs, ensuring compliance with recognized best practices.
- Certification and assessment: Implement standardized field evaluations and scenario-based testing for area search dogs and handlers, supporting both initial qualification and periodic reassessment.
- Operational deployment: Equip SAR teams to safely and effectively participate in Type I and II incident responses across a range of environments, including wilderness, urban, mountain, cave, mine, avalanche, aircraft, and unclassified settings.
- Resource classification: Aligns with ASTM Classification F1848 for Canine Search Resources and F1993 for Human Land Search and Rescue Resources, enhancing mutual aid and resource typing at regional and national levels.
Related Standards
- ASTM F1848: Classification System for Canine Search Resources - defines canine resource categories.
- ASTM F1847: Guide for Minimum Training of Search Dog Crews or Teams - foundational KSAs.
- ASTM F1993: Classification System of Human Land Search and Rescue Resources - resource typing.
- ASTM F3068: Guide for Contents and Use of a Position Task Book (PTB) - documentation of training.
- ASTM F3072: Guide for Intermediate Wilderness GPS/GNSS Use (GPS/GNSS-IIW) Endorsement - navigation skills.
- SWGDOG SC1: Terminology for detection dog disciplines.
- Other related guides encompass SAR team leadership, obedience and agility demonstrations, and search techniques.
Practical Value
ASTM F3070-14(2022) is a vital reference for any organization involved with canine search and rescue. By adhering to these minimum standards, SAR teams ensure their area search dog crews are consistently trained, accurately evaluated, and fully prepared for operational deployment. This results in more effective search missions, better team safety, and improved outcomes for missing persons and disaster victims.
Keywords: area search dog, canine search resource, search and rescue (SAR), ASTM F3070, training requirements, operational evaluation, search dog team, K9 search standards, qualification, disaster response, KSAs, SAR documentation.
Технические детали
- Технический комитет
- F32 - Search and Rescue
- SKU
- ASTM F3070-14(2022)
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