ASTM F2794-09(2020)
(Guide)Standard Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder
Standard Guide for Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR) Responder
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 This guide establishes minimum standards criteria for MSAR personnel. Users of this guide shall have the ability to be a self-supporting deployable resource (for self and equine) and should be self-supporting while at base camp for a minimum duration of 24 h.
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established protocol of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local, or regional governments.
4.3 MSAR responders work with a variety of individuals and organizations, including law enforcement, fire and rescue, casual volunteers and family members of the missing subject(s).
4.4 This standard does not address the wearing of a riding helmet while deployed on an MSAR mission. However, users of this standard shall be aware that many AHJ’s require the wearing of riding helmets while deployed on an MSAR mission and out of area response may require wearing a riding helmet.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) required for an MSAR responder and their equine during the deployment involving lost or missing persons and related non-technical rescue skills used to stabilize or minimize a missing person (subject) from remaining in peril.
1.2 MSAR users of the guide shall meet or hold the certified equivalent 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 is published within: The United States Pony Club Manual of Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (1).2
1.4 Users of this standard should be aware of other MSAR standards, requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, or protocols, or combinations thereof that have been established and 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 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 the MSAR responder.
1.6 This standard does not address the mounted evacuation of a subject, although an AHJ may determine when and if a mounted evacuation would be appropriate and what local protocols will be implemented.
1.7 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.
1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F2794 − 09 (Reapproved 2020)
Standard Guide for
Level 1 (Basic) Mounted Search and Rescue (MSAR)
Responder
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2794; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills,
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
and abilities (KSA) required for an MSAR responder and their
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
equine during the deployment involving lost or missing per-
sons and related non-technical rescue skills used to stabilize or
2. Referenced Documents
minimize a missing person (subject) from remaining in peril.
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 MSAR users of the guide shall meet or hold the certified
F2209 Guide for Training of Land Search Team Member
equivalent KSA defined in Guide F2209.
1.3 Users of this standard should, at minimum, have pre-
3. Terminology
existingbasichorsemanshipskillsthatareequivalenttowhatis
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
published within: The United States Pony Club Manual of
2 3.1.1 ponying, n—the act of leading another equine while
Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (1).
the rider is mounted on an equine
1.4 Users of this standard should be aware of other MSAR
3.1.2 response region, n—the normal area of operation
standards, requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, or
where MSAR responders primarily respond. Some local re-
protocols, or combinations thereof that have been established
gions may also refer to such a response area as their “first due
andwhichmaybeunderthejurisdictionoffederal,state,tribal,
area” or may include potential for crossing county, state/
local, or other regional authorities (for examples of two (USA)
province or even national borders, or both.
state level MSAR standards, see Refs 2 and 3).
3.1.3 tack, n—specialized gear or equipment attached to the
1.5 This standard is created without bias to the type of tack,
MSAR equine, which could include bridle with reins, girth
gear, packs, first aid supplies, personal protective equipment
saddle, or saddle bags, or combinations thereof.
(for self or equine), or riding discipline that is practiced by the
MSAR responder.
4. Significance and Use
1.6 This standard does not address the mounted evacuation
4.1 This guide establishes minimum standards criteria for
of a subject, although an AHJ may determine when and if a
MSAR personnel. Users of this guide shall have the ability to
mounted evacuation would be appropriate and what local
be a self-supporting deployable resource (for self and equine)
protocols will be implemented.
and should be self-supporting while at base camp for a
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the
minimum duration of 24 h.
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
protocolofinternational,national,federal,state,tribal,local,or
priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
regional governments.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 MSAR responders work with a variety of individuals
1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-
and organizations, including law enforcement, fire and rescue,
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
casual volunteers and family members of the missing sub-
1 ject(s).
This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F32 on Search and
Rescue and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F32.02 on Management and
Operations.
Current edition approved April 1, 2020. Published April 2020. Originally
approved in 2009. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F2794 – 09 (2014). For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
DOI: 10.1520/F2794-09R20. contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
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F2794 − 09 (2020)
4.4 This standard does not address the wearing of a riding 5.1.7 Demonstrate the ability to move backwards on com-
helmet while deployed on an MSAR mission. However, users mand by the rider.
of this standard shall be aware that many AHJ’s require the 5.1.8 Demonstrate the ability to ford creeks/streams, and
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