JP 3-50 National Search and Rescue Manual Vol I - US Navy

5. As indicated previously, it is important that the search area
be protected until the search dogs arrive.
6. Air scent dogs can search portions of the search area with a
high probability of detection. They will be attracted to any
human in the search area, so the segment of the area to be
searched should be cleared at least 15 minutes prior to using
a dog.
D. Once the initial tactics have been implemented, the IC needs to
refine and segment the search area. The IC should use statistical data,
subjective and deductive and group consensus reasoning to determine
areas of high probability. This provides high probability areas which
are more easily managed and searchable in one shift. The IC can assign
probabilities to the areas so when additional resources arrive they will
be placed in high probability areas.
E. Upon completing their search, each team will provide the IC
with their POD. This indicates the confidence level that if the subject
were in the area, he or she would have been found. This provides the IC
with information to evaluate the search areas and continually update the
search strategy and Action Plans so the most efficient use of all
resources is maintained.
F. Briefing/Debriefing. Briefings and debriefings should be
conducted for each shift action plan. See VOLUME II, Chapter 6, for key
briefing guides.
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