What is one practical use of a Point Last Seen in search planning?

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Point Last Seen acts as the anchor for the search plan. It marks the last location where the person was confirmed to be, and from that spot you establish the initial boundaries of the search area. By projecting where the person could have moved in the time since they were last seen—considering terrain, weather, and physical condition—you can outline a feasible search zone and organize resources into sectors. This starting boundary guides where responders deploy first and how the area is divided and tracked as the search progresses. It’s not about triage decisions or team shift times; it’s about defining the starting point and scope of the search.