Whats the toughest part of the FUNSAR course?
It depends. The land navigation questions are the ones most missed on the written exam. Some students have problems with determining a bearing on a map, particularly if the intended bearing is between 90 and 270 degree. because they neglect to orient the bezel/orienting lines to north. ICS questions are also frequently missed. After that, the missed questions are scattershot. In terms of practical skills, some students have the biggest challenge with the compass courses. Setting and walking a bearing throws them off. Other students are a little uncomfortable with the idea of sleeping on the ground in an improvised shelter. It’s too close to the critters for their comfort. Otherwise, almost no one flunks the class.
