ASTM_F_2794_-_09_2014.pdf

Designation:F279409(Reapproved 2014)Standard 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.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 deployment 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 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,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 thesafety 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.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 determine 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 leading 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 even 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 this 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,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 mission.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 March 1,2014.Published April 2014.Originallyapproved in 2009.Last previous edition approved in 2009 as F2794 09.DOI:10.1520/F2794-09R14.2The 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,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 wearing of riding helmets while deployed on an MSARmission and out of area response may require wearing a ridinghelmet.5.Performance 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 shall 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