Ground Unit

The Ground Unit provides trained volunteers for ground search and rescue operations. This unit is the core of the KCSAR team. All members start off with this unit before going on to specialize in other areas of search and rescue.

Typical Tasks of the Ground Unit:

  • Area Containment
  • Evidence Search
  • GPS Trail Creation
  • Hasty Search
  • Loose Grid Search
  • Rapid Intervention Team
  • Tight Grid Search