U.S. Army Survival Manual
By U.S. Department of Defense
Length9h 56m
About this audiobook
The 'U.S. Army Survival Manual' is an indispensable guide that encapsulates the extensive training and research conducted by the U.S. Department of Defense. This manual, rooted in military doctrine, presents a clear and practical framework for surviving in diverse environments, from arid deserts to frigid terrains. Written in a straightforward instructional style, it combines layered insights with visual aids, ensuring that both novice and experienced individuals can grasp crucial skills, including shelter construction, water procurement, and foraging techniques. The manual reflects a comprehensive understanding of survival tactics, filtered through the lens of military expertise, underscoring the balance between theory and practical application. The authorship of this manual stems from a long-standing commitment to equip U.S. Army personnel with the essential skills needed to navigate survival situations. Drawing from decades of field experience and expert input from survival specialists, the manual embodies a synthesis of military wisdom and real-world applicability. The rigorous testing of these techniques in various environments lends the content a credible authenticity, making it a vital resource for any aspiring survivalist. For anyone interested in outdoor skills, wilderness survival, or emergency preparedness, the 'U.S. Army Survival Manual' stands out as an authoritative text. Its pragmatic approach and detailed instructions not only empower readers with vital knowledge but also instill confidence in their ability to handle unforeseen challenges. This manual is highly recommended for adventurers, outdoor enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to enhance their survival skills.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length9 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
66Cooking and Eating Utensils
2Chapter 1. Introduction
67Chapter 13. Desert Survival
3Survival Actions
68Terrain
4Pattern for Survival
69Environmental Factors
5Chapter 2. Psychology of Survival
70Need for Water
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6A Look at Stress
71Heat Casualties
7Natural Reactions
72Precautions
8Preparing Yourself
73Desert Hazards
9Chapter 3. Survival Planning and Survival Kits
74Chapter 14. Tropical Survival
10Importance of Planning
75Tropical Weather
11Survival Kits
76Jungle Types
12Chapter 4. Basic Survival Medicine
77Travel Through Jungle Areas
13Requirements for Maintenance of Health
78Immediate Considerations
14Medical Emergencies
79Water Procurement
15Lifesaving Steps
80Food
16Bone and Joint Injury
81Poisonous Plants
17Bites and Stings
82Chapter 15. Cold Weather Survival
18Wounds
83Cold Regions and Locations
19Environmental Injuries
84Windchill
20Herbal Medicines
85Basic Principles of Cold Weather Survival
21Chapter 5. Shelters
86Hygiene
22Shelter Site Selection
87Medical Aspects
23Types of Shelters
88Cold Injuries
24Chapter 6. Water Procurement
89Shelters
25Water Sources
90Fire
26Still Construction
91Water
27Water Purification
92Food
28Water Filtration Devices
93Travel
29Chapter 7. Firecraft
94Weather Signs
30Basic Fire Principles
95Chapter 16. Sea Survival
31Site Selection and Preparation
96The Open Sea
32Fire Material Selection
97Seashores
33How to Build a Fire
98Chapter 17. Expedient Water Crossings
34How to Light a Fire
99Rivers and Streams
35Chapter 8. Food Procurement
100Rapids
36Animals for Food
101Rafts
37Traps and Snares
102Flotation Devices
38Killing Devices
103Other Water Obstacles
39Fishing Devices
104Vegetation Obstacles
40Preparation of Fish and Game for Cooking and Storage
105Chapter 18. Field-Expedient Direction Finding
41Chapter 9. Survival Use of Plants
106Using the Sun and Shadows
42Edibility of Plants
107Using the Moon
43Plants for Medicine
108Using the Stars
44Chapter 10. Poisonous Plants
109Making Improvised Compasses
45How Plants Poison
110Other Means of Determining Direction
46All About Plants
111Chapter 19. Signaling Techniques
47Rules for Avoiding Poisonous Plants
112Application
48Contact Dermatitis
113Means for Signaling
49Ingestion Poisoning
114Codes and Signals
50Chapter 11. Dangerous Animals
115Aircraft Vectoring Procedures
51Insects and Arachnids
116Chapter 20. Survival Movement in Hostile Areas
52Leeches
117Phases of Planning
53Bats
118Execution
54Poisonous Snakes
119Return to Friendly Control
55Dangerous Lizards
120Chapter 21. Camouflage
56Dangers in Rivers
121Personal Camouflage
57Dangers in Bays and Estuaries
122Methods of Stalking
58Saltwater Dangers
123Chapter 22. Contact With People
59Chapter 12. Field-Expedient Weapons, Tools, and Equipment
124Contact With Local People
60Clubs
125The Survivor's Behavior
61Edged Weapons
126Changes to Political Allegiance
62Other Expedient Weapons
127Chapter 23. Survival in Man-Made Hazards
63Lashing and Cordage
128The Nuclear Environment
64Rucksack Construction
129Biological Environments
65Clothing and Insulation
130Chemical Environments
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