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What is the purpose of a PAUSE briefing before a search?

To review hazards, safety, essentials, and gear.

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  1. To take a nap
  2. To skip safety checks
  3. To review hazards, safety, essentials, and gear ✔

Why: A PAUSE briefing reviews hazards, safety concerns, essentials, and gear before the search begins.

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Answer: To review hazards, safety, essentials, and gear. A PAUSE briefing reviews hazards, safety concerns, essentials, and gear before the search begins.

  1. Scouting America: Search and Rescue www.scouting.org/merit-badges/search-and-rescue
    conduct a PAUSE briefing to review hazards, safety concerns, personal and shared Scout Basic Essentials, and other gear.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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