Quiz 1: The Tiered Readiness System

FIR organizes individual readiness into how many nested tiers?

Two

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Three

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Five

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Eight

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What does the 24-hour (Tier 1) layer consist of?

The Get Home Bag plus a household water store

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Everyday carry plus a permanent vehicle kit

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A community supply cache plus a route book

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An Expedition Bag plus a real sleep system

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Why are the three tiers described as ‘additive, not alternative’?

You pick a single tier and build it to match your commute

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You build all three and carry the tier that fits the situation

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You carry all three tiers together on every single movement

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You build Tier 3 first and let it replace the other two tiers

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In BSE 101, what does it mean to ‘refine’ the Get Home Bag from BSE 099?

Upgrade to a larger bag with room for Tier 3 gear

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Make a tested decision for each of the 8 categories

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Cut the drinking supply to save weight for other categories

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Swap the 099 bag for a tested ready-made commercial kit

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What is the ‘refinement test’ for an item in the bag?

Whether it is a tested, top-rated item in its category

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Whether you can say in one sentence what failure it prevents

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Whether it might come in handy at some point on the walk

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Whether it fits in a side pocket without adding bulk

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When does the Tier 3 Expedition Bag become necessary?

When you want a single bag to replace all three tiers

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When a long or blocked route means five or more days

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When you expect the walk home to take two days

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When you plan to shelter in place at your workplace

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What is the realistic weight range of a fully loaded Expedition Bag, per the course?

5–10 lbs

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15–20 lbs

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35–45 lbs

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60–70 lbs

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According to load discipline, which two categories dominate a bag’s weight?

Shelter and spare clothing

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Drinking water and food

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Medical kit and navigation

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Communications and safety

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What is the food-selection rule under load discipline?

Choose by personal preference

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Choose by calories per ounce

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Choose by shelf life in years

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Choose canned meals over dry food

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Why is the principle of finite carrying capacity emphasized?

It mainly guards against back injury on long walks

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It recurs at every tier above the individual

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It keeps the bag’s price within a household budget

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It sets a mandated weight limit for personal kits

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