1、Designation: F2794 09Standard Guide forLevel 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR)Responder1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2794; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.
2、A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills,and abilities (KSA) required for an MSAR responder and theirequine during the de
3、ployment involving lost or missing per-sons and related non-technical rescue skills used to stabilize orminimize a missing person (subject) from remaining in peril.1.2 MSAR users of the guide shall meet or hold the certifiedequivalent KSA defined in Guide F2209.1.3 Users of this standard should, at
4、minimum, have pre-existing basic horsemanship skills that are equivalent to what ispublished within: The United States Pony Club Manual ofHorsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (1).21.4 Users of this standard should be aware of other MSARstandards, requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures,
5、 orprotocols, or combinations thereof that have been establishedand which may be under the jurisdiction of federal, state, tribal,local, or other regional authorities (for examples of two (USA)state level MSAR standards, see Refs 2 and 3).1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafet
6、y issues (or safety plans) if any, associated with its use. Itis the responsibility of the user of this standard to establishappropriate safety and health practices and determine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use or as definedwithin a (regional or geographical) response region.
7、1.6 This standard is created without bias to the type of tack,gear, packs, first aid supplies, personal protective equipment(for self or equine), or riding discipline that is practiced by theMSAR responder.1.7 This standard does not address the mounted evacuationof a subject, although an AHJ may det
8、ermine when and if amounted evacuation would be appropriate and what localprotocols will be implemented.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3F2209 Guide for Training of Level I Land Search TeamMember3. Terminology3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.1.1 ponying, nthe act of lea
9、ding another equine whilethe rider is mounted on an equine3.1.2 response region, nthe normal area of operationwhere MSAR responders primarily respond. Some local re-gions may also refer to such a response area as their “first duearea” or may include potential for crossing county, state/province or e
10、ven national borders, or both.3.1.3 tack, nspecialized gear or equipment attached to theMSAR equine, which could include bridle with reins, girthsaddle, or saddle bags, or combinations thereof.4. Significance and Use4.1 This guide establishes minimum standards criteria forMSAR personnel. Users of th
11、is guide shall have the ability tobe a self-supporting deployable resource (for self and equine)and should be self-supporting while at base camp for aminimum duration of 24 h.4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any establishedprotocol of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local
12、, orregional governments.4.3 MSAR responders work with a variety of individualsand organizations, including law enforcement, fire and rescue,casual volunteers and family members of the missing sub-ject(s).4.4 This standard does not address the wearing of a ridinghelmet while deployed on an MSAR miss
13、ion. However, usersof this standard shall be aware that many AHJs require the1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F32 on Search andRescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management andOperations.Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2009. Published Decemb
14、er 2009. DOI:10.1520/F2794-092The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to a list of references at the end ofthis standard.3For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, re
15、fer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.wearing of riding helmets while deployed on an MSARmission and out of area response may require wearing a ridinghelmet.5. P
16、erformance Requirements (Procedures)5.1 This standard does not address any particular species,breed, size, or gender of the equine family (the most commonequines used in MSAR are horses and mules). All MSARequines shall be in compliance of all regional veterinaryrequirements. However, the animal sha
17、ll have the stamina forlong hours of work under varied conditions of terrain andweather found within the response region. In order to beconsidered as an MSAR responder, the responder or equine orboth shall be able to:5.1.1 Equine to demonstrate the ability to be well-mannered, sociable, non-aggressi
18、ve, and controllable in situa-tions involving individuals or crowds, noise, traffic, flashinglights, other equines, dogs or other domestic animals, and otherdistractions encountered.5.1.2 Equine to demonstrate the ability to be transportedbetween search sites easily with the ability to safely load a
19、ndunload into and from a transportation rig/vehicle or trailer, andwhile deployed stand quietly while tethered.5.1.3 Demonstrate the ability to work independently ofother equines while under saddle, as well as with other equines.5.1.4 Demonstrate the ability to willingly move forward ina variety of
20、gaits (that is, walk, trot, rack, or canter, orcombinations thereof) and stop on command by the rider.5.1.5 Demonstrate the ability to turn left and right oncommand by the rider.5.1.6 Demonstrate the ability to turn 180 degrees withinclose quarters by the rider.5.1.7 Demonstrate the ability to move
21、backwards on com-mand by the rider.5.1.8 Demonstrate the ability to ford creeks/streams, andcross bridges and roadways.5.1.9 Rider and equine demonstrate the ability to safelynegotiate obstacles or hazards commonly found within thenormal response region or both.5.1.10 Equine demonstrates the ability
22、 to be ponied byanother equine as well as pony another equine. Rider demon-strate the appropriate related KSA.5.1.11 Demonstrate the ability to stand quietly while undersaddle on varied terrain conditions up to angles of 40 degrees.5.1.12 Rider and equine must demonstrate the ability toperform in th
23、e environments commonly found within theresponse area (that is, rain, fog, heat, cold). Nothing within thisguide precludes an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) orResponsibleAuthority from adding additional requirements forMSAR responders within their region. Some AHJs mayrequire a higher KSA level
24、 for MSAR night deployment.6. Equine and Rider Field KSA Evaluation Process6.1 In order to validate basic MSAR knowledge, skills, andabilities (see Refs 1-3), equine and rider evaluations should beconducted in a controlled environment on an individual basis.It is recommended that two MSAR evaluators
25、 observe eachequine and rider during the evaluation or validation process.6.2 MSAR equine and rider shall be evaluated prior tobecoming a deployable resource and should retest an evalua-tion every 3 years, or at the recommended intervals asprescribed by the AHJ.6.3 MSAR personnel with more than one
26、mount shall teston each additional equine at intervals as prescribed by theAHJ.7. Keywords7.1 equine; horse; mounted; MSAR; ponyingREFERENCES(1) The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics forBeginners/D Level (Howell reference books, by Susan E. Harris,ISBN: 978-0-87605-952-4), or an
27、 equivalent basic horsemanshipmanual used within an MSAR region of operation.(2) Virginia Department of Emergency Management, 2006 Equine SARStandards http:/ Maine Association for Search and Rescue Mounted SAR Standard.Rev08February 2004 http:/ International takes no position respecting the validity
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