As most of you know, AMRG takes a summer break from meetings in June, July and August. Briefing is one of the most important activities on a search. A poor briefing can result in, among other things, poor search implementation, unsearched segments, misuse or destruction of clues, and ultimately, the failure to find the subject. Spring and Summer are search seasons. They are also hypothermia seasons.
Lost subjects are invariably cold, wet, tired, hungry and often under-equipped.
If you don t have an insulating pad, be it foam or inflatable, you shouldn t leave the parking lot. Water and Food Heat packs and hot-water bottles are fine, but the primary source of heat is the body itself. The body cannot produce that heat without fuel, especially including water. It is virtually assured that every lost subject will be dehydrated and hungry. You need enough water for you AND your subject.