10 original map-based SSB-style planning simulations
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Read a map and situation, identify multiple problems, allocate limited resources and prepare a practical plan. Then discuss a common plan and review possible approaches.
These fictional scenarios and maps are original educational simulations, not official SSB materials. The timings are suggested practice durations; follow the GTO's instructions in an actual SSB.
Illustrative schematic (not to geographic scale). Roads shown are traversable unless the situation says otherwise.
Situation
At 09:00, your group of eight volunteers is at the Central Junction. You have one jeep (driver plus four passengers), two bicycles, two basic first-aid kits and mobile phones. Roads permit an average of 30 km/h by jeep and 10 km/h by bicycle. Walking speed is 5 km/h. The clinic and police post are staffed. Do not assume additional vehicles or specialist rescue equipment.
Map distances: Central Junction to North Village 4 km; Central Junction to East Clinic 6 km; Central Junction to South Market 3 km; Central Junction to West Post 5 km. Routes between outer points pass through the junction.
Planning time:Individual written plan · 10:00
Your typed plan stays in this browser session only; it is not submitted or scored.
Illustrative Planning Guidance
No single answer is guaranteed. Discuss feasibility, safety, resource allocation and whether the team can reasonably accomplish its priorities.
Time-distance reference
At 30 km/h, 3 km by jeep takes about 6 minutes, 4 km about 8 minutes, 5 km about 10 minutes and 6 km about 12 minutes. At 10 km/h, 4 km by bicycle takes about 24 minutes. Allow additional time for reporting, assistance and delays.
Your plan
Self-review
Did you identify every problem and the immediate threats to life?
Did you assign only resources actually available?
Are your route, travel time and sequence realistic?
Did you involve emergency professionals where necessary?
Can the group explain and agree on one workable plan?