ASTM F2794-09
(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
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.
At no time will this standard supersede any established protocol of international, national, federal, state, tribal, local, or regional governments.
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).
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).
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 does not purport to address all of the safety issues (or safety plans) if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use or as defined within 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 the MSAR responder.
1.7 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.
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Designation: F2794 − 09
StandardGuide 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 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This guide establishes the minimum knowledge, skills, 2.1 ASTM Standards:
and abilities (KSA) required for an MSAR responder and their F2209 Guide for Training of Level I Land Search Team
equine during the deployment involving lost or missing per- Member
sons and related non-technical rescue skills used to stabilize or
minimize a missing person (subject) from remaining in peril.
3. Terminology
1.2 MSAR users of the guide shall meet or hold the certified 3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
equivalent KSA defined in Guide F2209. 3.1.1 ponying, n—the act of leading another equine while
the rider is mounted on an equine
1.3 Users of this standard should, at minimum, have pre-
existingbasichorsemanshipskillsthatareequivalenttowhatis 3.1.2 response region, n—the normal area of operation
where MSAR responders primarily respond. Some local re-
published within: The United States Pony Club Manual of
Horsemanship: Basics for Beginners/D Level (1). gions may also refer to such a response area as their “first due
area” or may include potential for crossing county, state/
1.4 Users of this standard should be aware of other MSAR
province or even national borders, or both.
standards, requirements, guidelines, policies, procedures, or
3.1.3 tack, n—specialized gear or equipment attached to the
protocols, or combinations thereof that have been established
MSAR equine, which could include bridle with reins, girth
andwhichmaybeunderthejurisdictionoffederal,state,tribal,
saddle, or saddle bags, or combinations thereof.
local, or other regional authorities (for examples of two (USA)
state level MSAR standards, see Refs 2 and 3).
4. Significance and Use
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the
4.1 This guide establishes minimum standards criteria for
safety issues (or safety plans) if any, associated with its use. It
MSAR personnel. Users of this guide shall have the ability to
is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish
be a self-supporting deployable resource (for self and equine)
appropriate safety and health practices and determine the
and should be self-supporting while at base camp for a
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use or as defined
minimum duration of 24 h.
within a (regional or geographical) response region.
4.2 At no time will this standard supersede any established
1.6 This standard is created without bias to the type of tack,
protocolofinternational,national,federal,state,tribal,local,or
gear, packs, first aid supplies, personal protective equipment
regional governments.
(for self or equine), or riding discipline that is practiced by the
MSAR responder.
4.3 MSAR responders work with a variety of individuals
and organizations, including law enforcement, fire and rescue,
1.7 This standard does not address the mounted evacuation
of a subject, although an AHJ may determine when and if a casual volunteers and family members of the missing sub-
ject(s).
mounted evacuation would be appropriate and what local
protocols will be implemented.
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
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 Nov. 15, 2009. Published December 2009. DOI: For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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wearing of riding helmets while deployed on an MSAR 5.1.8 Demonstrate the ability to ford creeks/streams, and
mission and out of area response may require wearing a riding cross bridges and roadways.
helmet. 5.1.9 Rider and equine demonstrate the ability to safely
negotiate obstacles or hazards commonly found within the
5. Performance Requirements (Procedures)
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