The Skills of Wilderness Survival - U.S. Army Manual
By U.S. Department of the Army
Length10h 1m
About this audiobook
In "The Skills of Wilderness Survival - U.S. Army Manual," the U.S. Department of the Army compiles essential survival techniques honed through military experience and training. This manual offers practical guidance on shelter construction, fire-starting methods, navigation skills, and edible foraging, all articulated in a concise, utilitarian style. Each section is carefully structured, allowing for easy reference in times of crisis. The manual reflects a military context where survival skills are not merely advantageous, but vital, emphasizing resilience and adaptability in the face of unpredictable natural environments. The U.S. Department of the Army, tasked with ensuring the safety and efficacy of military personnel, draws upon decades of field experience to inform this manual. The necessity of such skills became apparent through various military engagements and survival situations, leading to the distillation of knowledge into a comprehensive guide. The emphasis on training soldiers to withstand the rigors of wilderness survival underscores a broader commitment to preparedness that extends into civilian applications. This manual is an invaluable resource for both outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in self-sufficiency. Whether preparing for a wilderness expedition or seeking to cultivate essential life skills, readers will find wisdom, practicality, and detailed instruction in this essential guide.
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GenreScience and Nature
Length10 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1. Introduction
26Water Purification
2Survival Actions
27Water Filtration Devices
3Pattern for Survival
28Chapter 7. Firecraft
4Chapter 2. Psychology of Survival
29Basic Fire Principles
5A Look at Stress
30Site Selection and Preparation
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6Natural Reactions
31Fire Material Selection
7Preparing Yourself
32How to Build a Fire
8Chapter 3. Survival Planning and Survival Kits
33How to Light a Fire
9Importance of Planning
34Chapter 8. Food Procurement
10Survival Kits
35Animals for Food
11Chapter 4. Basic Survival Medicine
36Traps and Snares
12Requirements for Maintenance of Health
37Killing Devices
13Medical Emergencies
38Fishing Devices
14Lifesaving Steps
39Preparation of Fish and Game for Cooking and Storage
15Bone and Joint Injury
40Chapter 9. Survival Use of Plants
16Bites and Stings
41Edibility of Plants
17Wounds
42Plants for Medicine
18Environmental Injuries
43Chapter 10. Poisonous Plants
19Herbal Medicines
44How Plants Poison
20Chapter 5. Shelters
45All About Plants
21Shelter Site Selection
46Rules for Avoiding Poisonous Plants
22Types of Shelters
47Contact Dermatitis
23Chapter 6. Water Procurement
48Ingestion Poisoning
24Water Sources
49Chapter 11. Dangerous Animals
25Still Construction
50Insects and Arachnids
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