Initial Expedition Training (IET) Flt Lt C Ronaldson 135 Sqn ATC

IET - Objectives Describe how to plan and prepare for safe walking expeditions Discuss how to use tents and carrying equipment safely List the principles of safe camp–craft on an expedition Describe how to treat the effects of hypothermia and heat on individuals.

IET – Planning & Preparation List what you think should be done before going on an expedition? Aim of the expedition Route – Where and how far are you going Terrain – How does this impact planning? Who is going Weather check Qualifications Equipment Training Access.

IET – Planning & Preparation Aim of the expedition History Explore and document cairns in Scotland - Investigate Roman sites around Hadrian's Wall - Photograph and describe interesting old buildings along your route - Explore an historic place made famous in a film and document the scenery Teamwork As a team, identify different team roles and rotate each day - Create a series of communication signals to use within your team - Do a fun team game or challenge each day to promote team building - Make a video diary of your teams experiences, from camping and cooking to researching your destination Physical Record your different emotions over the expedition and relate it to the physical challenge - Film warm up and warm down sessions before and after your day's walk - Monitor what time of day people have the most energy to push themselves harder and improve your journey times - Set a group challenge to speed walk every day for a certain period of time and keep each other going Environment Decorate a white t-shirt, using inspiration from the scenery that you see along your route - Search for forms of fungi, photograph or sketch them and record them - List and film the different kinds of birds you see - Draw all the different star constellations that you see. DofE Expedition guide

IET – Planning & Preparation Route Route card Contains all the expedition including team members, timings, safety considerations and descriptions. Why is this important? Terrain How does this impact our planning?.

IET – Planning & Preparation Who is going Participants may impact the route or expedition Weather check Why and when would we do this? Qualifications Do we need any qualifications? Equipment When would this be impacted and how? Training Do we need any training to go on an expedition?.

IET – Planning & Preparation Equipment Kit list Packing plan Weight

IET – Planning & Preparation Equipment

IET – Planning & Preparation

IET – Planning & Preparation Access The Country side code The 5 sections of The Countryside Code are dedicated to helping members of the public respect, protect and enjoy the countryside: Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs Leave gates and property as you find them Protect plants and animals and take your litter home Keep dogs under close control Consider other people.

IET – Camp-craft Camping comfort Sleep mat Sleeping bag Clothing Footware –boots vs flip flops!.

IET – Camp-craft How do you pick a good place to camp? Shelter Water Safety.

IET – Camp-craft Cooking and eating Why is food important on an expedition? What types of food should you eat and avoid? The trangia stove.

Heatstroke & Hypothermia IET – Safety Heatstroke & Hypothermia Heatstroke – excessive exercise or exposure to sun / heat Signs – Red skin, hot to touch Sweating (might stop if not treated) Irrational behaviour Tiredness Nausea Unconsciousness Heart failure Hypothermia – Loss of core body heat, brought on normally by cold wet and windy weather Shivering Cold skin Want to sleep Cardiac arrest