When annotating actual finds, which elements must be included?

• A. Weather conditions.
• B. Handler's contact information.
• C. Area location, finds (if any), and search time.
• D. Type of dog.

Answer: (C)

When annotating actual finds, the essential information is the area location where the search occurred, what was found (or that nothing was found), and the time of the search. This combination provides the spatial, outcome, and temporal context needed for verifying coverage, evaluating performance, and coordinating follow-up. Weather conditions can be noted for context but aren’t required as part of the core find annotation, and the handler’s contact information belongs in personnel or incident records rather than the find record. The type of dog isn’t part of the annotation since the focus is on the search result and location, not the dog’s breed or role.