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DEFENSIVE READY POSITION [1 record]

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Record 1 1989-12-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
CONT

In the ready position the rescuer assumes a somewhat vertical position (V sit) in the water with one leg extended in front and the foot at the surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
CONT

La position d'alerte est une position presque verticale (assis en V) dans l'eau, une jambe étendue à l'avant, le pied à la surface.

Spanish

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