What method is NOT considered an indirect search tactic?

Ground grid searching is a direct search method where teams physically cover a specific area in a systematic manner, often using a grid pattern to ensure that no part of the area is overlooked. This approach allows searchers to search thoroughly for a missing person or object within defined boundaries.

In contrast, the use of strobe lights on the edge of the search area, fact-finding interviews, and posting searchers at likely exit points are all indirect tactics. Indirect methods typically involve actions that either prompt a response from the subject being searched for or gather information without directly scouring the terrain. For example, strobe lights may guide the lost individual to a specific location, fact-finding helps gather intelligence about the subject's potential whereabouts, and positioning searchers at exit points could intercept the subject as they move to known paths. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for SARTECH II candidates in developing effective search strategies.