The Skills of Wilderness Survival - U.S. Army Official Handbook
Mastering Wilderness Survival SkillsBy U.S. Department of the Army
Length9h 56m
About this audiobook
In "The Skills of Wilderness Survival - U.S. Army Official Handbook," the U.S. Department of the Army presents a comprehensive guide to surviving in the wild, drawing on military expertise and practical techniques honed over decades of field experience. This handbook is rich in detailed illustrations and tactical advice, covering essential topics such as shelter construction, fire making, and food procurement. Written in a clear and accessible style, the manual serves as both a practical reference and an engaging exploration of the skills necessary for enduring the harshest of conditions, making it a vital resource for outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists alike. The U.S. Department of the Army has long recognized the importance of survival training for its personnel, stemming from the challenges faced by soldiers in unfamiliar environments. Their extensive research and proven methods reflect a commitment to equipping individuals with the knowledge needed to navigate and thrive in wilderness settings. This handbook embodies the collective wisdom of military experts, showcasing techniques that have been tested in real-life scenarios. For anyone interested in outdoor survival, whether for leisure, preparation, or education, this handbook is an indispensable resource. Its authoritative content, rooted in military training, enhances the reader's confidence in wilderness situations. With its actionable insights, "The Skills of Wilderness Survival" is a must-read for adventurers, educators, and avid learners alike.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length9 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 15, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Skills of Wilderness Survival - U.S. Army Official Handbook
55Terrain
2Survival Actions
56Environmental Factors
3Pattern for Survival
57Need for Water
4A Look at Stress
58Heat Casualties
5Natural Reactions
59Precautions
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6Preparing Yourself
60Desert Hazards
7Importance of Planning
61Tropical Weather
8Survival Kits
62Jungle Types
9Requirements for Maintenance of Health
63Travel Through Jungle Areas
10Medical Emergencies
64Immediate Considerations
11Lifesaving Steps
65Water Procurement
12Bone and Joint Injury
66Food
13Bites and Stings
67Poisonous Plants
14Wounds
68Cold Regions and Locations
15Environmental Injuries
69Windchill
16Herbal Medicines
70Basic Principles of Cold Weather Survival
17Shelter Site Selection
71Hygiene
18Types of Shelters
72Medical Aspects
19Water Sources
73Cold Injuries
20Still Construction
74Shelters
21Water Purification
75Fire
22Water Filtration Devices
76Water
23Basic Fire Principles
77Food
24Site Selection and Preparation
78Travel
25Fire Material Selection
79Weather Signs
26How to Build a Fire
80The Open Sea
27How to Light a Fire
81Seashores
28Animals for Food
82Rivers and Streams
29Traps and Snares
83Rapids
30Killing Devices
84Rafts
31Fishing Devices
85Flotation Devices
32Preparation of Fish and Game for Cooking and Storage
86Other Water Obstacles
33Edibility of Plants
87Vegetation Obstacles
34Plants for Medicine
88Using the Sun and Shadows
35How Plants Poison
89Using the Moon
36All About Plants
90Using the Stars
37Rules for Avoiding Poisonous Plants
91Making Improvised Compasses
38Contact Dermatitis
92Other Means of Determining Direction
39Ingestion Poisoning
93Application
40Insects and Arachnids
94Means for Signaling
41Leeches
95Codes and Signals
42Bats
96Aircraft Vectoring Procedures
43Poisonous Snakes
97Phases of Planning
44Dangerous Lizards
98Execution
45Dangers in Rivers
99Return to Friendly Control
46Dangers in Bays and Estuaries
100Personal Camouflage
47Saltwater Dangers
101Methods of Stalking
48Clubs
102Contact With Local People
49Edged Weapons
103The Survivor's Behavior
50Other Expedient Weapons
104Changes to Political Allegiance
51Lashing and Cordage
105The Nuclear Environment
52Rucksack Construction
106Biological Environments
53Clothing and Insulation
107Chemical Environments
54Cooking and Eating Utensils
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