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Memorize the Checklist Boldface

Any talk of checklist types isnt complete without the concept of checklist boldface. So named due to its all-caps and emboldened print, these memory items ensure an initial response to an emergency when a written checklist wont be referenced until after the initial bold items are accomplished and the situation is stabilized. For example, only the first four items on this Quick Ref are memory.

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Key Takeaways:

  • Checklist boldface refers to critical, all-caps, and emboldened memory items.
  • Its primary purpose is to provide an immediate initial response to emergencies.
  • These items are executed *before* a written checklist is referenced, aiming to stabilize the situation or ensure survival.
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Any talk of checklist types isn’t complete without the concept of checklist boldface. So named due to its all-caps and emboldened print, these memory items ensure an initial response to an emergency when a written checklist won’t be referenced until after the initial bold items are accomplished and the situation is stabilized. For example, only the first four items on this Quick Ref are memory.

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