This is the official U.S. Army guide to surviving all manner of extreme, life-threatening situations. Field-tested and time-honored, the strategies and techniques within have been recorded by the U.S. Army and are used regularly for official training. Topics covered include:
- Psychology of Survival
- Survival Planning and Preparation
- Basic Medicine
- Shelters and Firecraft
- Procurement of Food and Water
- Edible and Medicinal Plants
- Poisonous Plants and Dangerous Animals
- Weapons and Tools
- Water Crossings and Obstacles
- Direction Finding and Signaling
- Survival and Escape of Hostile Areas
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