Mission Readiness Test (MRT)
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, AFDRU (Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit) and as well by the Austrian Red Cross.
The MRT takes place on two days in two groups. The number of participants is limited to 36 doghandlers and 12 dog leaders. The dog leader leeds the search group, which consists of at least 3 search dog teams (rescue dog handler and rescue dog).
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. The 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 MRT takes place on two days in two groups. The number of participants is limited to 36 doghandlers and 12 dog leaders. The dog leader leeds the search group, which consists of at least 3 search dog teams (rescue dog handler and rescue dog).
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. The 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.
IRO Mission Readiness Test 2012 in Zatec (CZ) from 31.10. - 04.11.2012
