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Task · part of 2. Staying found, getting found, and being findable from the air

2(a). How a trip plan and the buddy system keep you found

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Explained. The trip plan is what makes a search a small one.

Where this step comes from

  1. Search and Rescue Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 2(a)

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