Mission Readiness Test
The IRO Mission Readiness Test (MRT) for Disaster Search Dogs
For preparation and safe-keeping of sending only highest qualified teams into international deployment, the IRO holds the so called IRO Mission Readiness Test whose positive results are confirmed by the IRO Mission Certificate. The evaluation of the different tasks is supported by a program also used by REDOG Switzerland as well as the AFDRU (Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit).
The MRT takes place on two days in two groups The number of participants is limited to 36 doghandlers and 12 group commanders. The group commander leeds the search group, which consists of at least 3 search troops. A search troop consists of two persons - the rescue dog handler with the rescue dog and one search troop helper (security person).
The precondition for the participation of the IRO MRT is the proof of a positive passed test of the level RH-T B (Rubble B) according to IPO-R (International Testing Rules and regulations), judged by an FCI/IRO judge. For participants of INSARAG USAR Teams a proof of the respective national standard is required.
Within the MRT practical and theoretical tasks have to be managed. Te teams have to behave in the way as if they would come to a foreign country for humanitarian support which means that they have to do the compulsory registration in the country concerned, consider the local habit and be completely on their own from the arrival to the departure. They have to care for their food and emergency care and have their own equipment with them. Of course they have to have certain knowledge and possibilities for the locating on difficult positions and for the first aid of found and injured person.
The shape of dog and doghandler also plays an essential role for the durance of the MRT.
The next IRO MRT takes place from 03 - 06.11.2010 in Tritolwerk, A.
For preparation and safe-keeping of sending only highest qualified teams into international deployment, the IRO holds the so called IRO Mission Readiness Test whose positive results are confirmed by the IRO Mission Certificate. The evaluation of the different tasks is supported by a program also used by REDOG Switzerland as well as the AFDRU (Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit).
The MRT takes place on two days in two groups The number of participants is limited to 36 doghandlers and 12 group commanders. The group commander leeds the search group, which consists of at least 3 search troops. A search troop consists of two persons - the rescue dog handler with the rescue dog and one search troop helper (security person).
The precondition for the participation of the IRO MRT is the proof of a positive passed test of the level RH-T B (Rubble B) according to IPO-R (International Testing Rules and regulations), judged by an FCI/IRO judge. For participants of INSARAG USAR Teams a proof of the respective national standard is required.
Within the MRT practical and theoretical tasks have to be managed. Te teams have to behave in the way as if they would come to a foreign country for humanitarian support which means that they have to do the compulsory registration in the country concerned, consider the local habit and be completely on their own from the arrival to the departure. They have to care for their food and emergency care and have their own equipment with them. Of course they have to have certain knowledge and possibilities for the locating on difficult positions and for the first aid of found and injured person.
The shape of dog and doghandler also plays an essential role for the durance of the MRT.
The next IRO MRT takes place from 03 - 06.11.2010 in Tritolwerk, A.
Download:
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Zatec 2009
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Dresden 2008
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Ljubljana 2007
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Frankfurt 2006
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Kankov 2005
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Tritolwerk 2004
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Ljubljana 2003
>> List of dog handlers and group commanders ready for deployment
>> Guideline for the arrangement and evaluation IRO SD MRT for USAR-Teams
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Zatec 2009
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Dresden 2008
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Ljubljana 2007
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Frankfurt 2006
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Kankov 2005
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Tritolwerk 2004
>> Report - Mission Readiness Test, Ljubljana 2003
>> List of dog handlers and group commanders ready for deployment
>> Guideline for the arrangement and evaluation IRO SD MRT for USAR-Teams
