ARDA Standards
Section I - Ground Rules and Minimum Requirements (PDF, May 2011)
Section II - Area Search Certification Evaluation (PDF, May 2011)
Section III - Human Remains Detection Evaluation (PDF, June 2008)
Section IV - Mass Fatality Canine Search Evaluation (PDF, May 2007)
Section V - ARDA Water Search Evaluation (PDF, June 2008)
Appendix A - Definitions (Coming Soon)
Appendix B - Approved Course List: Basic Field Skills and Search & Rescue Knowledge (PDF, May 2011)
Appendix C - Required Minimum Equipment (PDF, May 2011)
ARDA Area Search Assessment Forms and Criteria
- Open Field Assessment (PDF)
- Trail Assessment PDF
- Light Brush Assessment (PDF)
- Dense Brush Assessment (PDF)
- Night Assessment (PDF)
- Agility Assessment (PDF)
- Obedience Assessment (PDF)
- Wilderness Area Search Evaluation (PDF)
page updated 12MAY2011