Any well managed Search and Rescue base has lots of status boards, papers, radios, and most importantly maps. We use maps for planning, briefings, documentation, and organizing the mission. In many cases we print, or write directly on the maps. After a busy day of operations the crossing scribbles on the map leave the IC with “The fog of battle” cluttering up the printed maps. An analog way to alleviate this confusion is to use a map board. A map board consists of not much more than a piece of clear Plexiglas secured, or hinged to a backing. Your map can be secured to the back piece, and the plastic cover folded over. This protects your map, and allows you to use dry erase markers with out laminating anything. It can get a little bulky, but it is a great tool when you have a large mission base set up.
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