In a Grid Search configuration, how is the search team arranged to clear a defined segment?

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Grid search is about methodically covering a defined area so every part of the segment is scanned. In this arrangement, using air-only reconnaissance fits best because airborne assets can sweep the entire defined grid quickly, following a systematic pattern that ensures complete coverage with consistent lane spacing and overlaps. This lets you identify signs or clues across the whole segment and then bring in ground teams if something is found. The other patterns either move too slowly on the ground, rely on a single person to cover the area, or focus on circling a point, which isn’t the efficient way to clear a defined grid.