Under the Basic and Shared Skills core function are five Areas of Studies. (See the Knowledge Base page):
This involves radio communication and reporting procedures. Every other area of study requires the ability to communicate.
Here is the skill needed to keep a search/rescuer in the field: Basic Life Support, Personal Preparedness, and Wilderness Survival.
Land Navigation:
Even if you are going no further than the command post you will need to be able to read a map in some form and navigate.
Legal Issues:
Not much emphasis is placed on this area. However, a team member needs to understand the legal implication of our activities such as confidentiality and crime scenes.
Basic SAR:
A formal class required by Arizona State for SAR personnel.