R2 247 IMSAR Tracking Step by Step

May 30-June 1, 2025, 8:00am -5:00pm

credit Hours: 24
Course Number R1 247

Description:

This will be a 24 hour course beginning at 8:00 am Friday O5/29/25 with registration and lecture including power point presentation to provide Novice and Basic tracker understanding of training methodology, techniques and procedures. The presentation supports field training by providing student understanding of training methods, manner and objectives. “Tracking” is a first response primary search resource used to verify witness statements, establish the “PLS”, direction of subject travel and following the physical evidence to the missing person. Field training will allow “student tracking team” experimentation and “hands-on” practice of fundamental tracking techniques. Novice students will progress from initial identifying a print, to “step-by-step” every track concept of following an identified sign line and practical tracking team response. This is a “skill development” training program for Apprentice and Journeyman Tracker students. Students at these levels have acquired Basic Tracker understanding and will be introduced to practical tracking techniques and applications necessary to become a viable resource for SAR missions. Students at all training levels will be individually challenged with additional advanced tracking concepts and techniques. Journeyman Tracker students will be provided advanced training objectives working with Novice and Apprentice students and separately in simulated actual SAR and law enforcement mission scenarios.

Instructors: Bob Austin, Mark Culp

Location:

Trinity Pines Camp & Conference Center
349 Cabarton Rd
Cascade, ID 83611

Cost: 510.00 Payable to Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit

( Attendees are responsible for meals, travel, and/or lodging)

Registration Details:

2025 Cascade JHPTS 24HR class

See attachment for application form and instructions

Course Cost: $480.00 payable to Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue Unit (IMSARU), 2519 S. Federal Way, Boise, ID 83704.

If you register within three weeks (5/8/2025) of the class, the price will go up to $510.00 to cover unexpected costs.

$100 deposit required to reserve space in this class, due by 5/08/2025.

Remarks:

Point of Contact: Bill Ward 208-577-3563 or wwardjr@adacounty.id.gov