Survey Party

CHIEF OF PARTY

Person responsible for the overall direction, supervision and operational control of the survey party

ASST. CHIEF OF PARTY

Assist the chief of party in the accomplishment of the task assigned to the survey party

INSTRUMENT MAN

Duty is to set up, level and operate surveying instruments such as the transit, level, theodolite, etc.

DATA PROCESSOR

Duty is to perform computations of survey data and works out necessary computational checks required in a field work operation

TECHNICIAN

Responsible for the use and operation of all electronic instruments required in a field work operation

RECORDER

Duty is to keep a record of all sketches, drawings, measurements and observations taken or needed for a field work operation

FLAGMAN

Duty is to hold the flagpole or range pole at selected points as directed by the instrument man

HEAD AND REAR TAPEMAN

Responsible for the accuracy and speed of all linear measurements with tape

RODMAN

Duty is to hold the stadia or leveling rod when sighted

PACER

Duty is to check all linear measurements made by the tapemen

AXEMAN/ LINEMAN

Duty is to clear the line sight of trees and obstructions

AIDMAN

Duty is to render first aid treatment to members of the party

UTILITY MAN

Duties are to render other forms of assistance needed by the survey party or as directed by the chief of party