U.S. Army Survival Manual
By U.S. Department of Defense
Length10h 1m
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
Length10 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1. Introduction
66Chapter 13. Desert Survival
2Survival Actions
67Terrain
3Pattern for Survival
68Environmental Factors
4Chapter 2. Psychology of Survival
69Need for Water
5A Look at Stress
70Heat Casualties
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6Natural Reactions
71Precautions
7Preparing Yourself
72Desert Hazards
8Chapter 3. Survival Planning and Survival Kits
73Chapter 14. Tropical Survival
9Importance of Planning
74Tropical Weather
10Survival Kits
75Jungle Types
11Chapter 4. Basic Survival Medicine
76Travel Through Jungle Areas
12Requirements for Maintenance of Health
77Immediate Considerations
13Medical Emergencies
78Water Procurement
14Lifesaving Steps
79Food
15Bone and Joint Injury
80Poisonous Plants
16Bites and Stings
81Chapter 15. Cold Weather Survival
17Wounds
82Cold Regions and Locations
18Environmental Injuries
83Windchill
19Herbal Medicines
84Basic Principles of Cold Weather Survival
20Chapter 5. Shelters
85Hygiene
21Shelter Site Selection
86Medical Aspects
22Types of Shelters
87Cold Injuries
23Chapter 6. Water Procurement
88Shelters
24Water Sources
89Fire
25Still Construction
90Water
26Water Purification
91Food
27Water Filtration Devices
92Travel
28Chapter 7. Firecraft
93Weather Signs
29Basic Fire Principles
94Chapter 16. Sea Survival
30Site Selection and Preparation
95The Open Sea
31Fire Material Selection
96Seashores
32How to Build a Fire
97Chapter 17. Expedient Water Crossings
33How to Light a Fire
98Rivers and Streams
34Chapter 8. Food Procurement
99Rapids
35Animals for Food
100Rafts
36Traps and Snares
101Flotation Devices
37Killing Devices
102Other Water Obstacles
38Fishing Devices
103Vegetation Obstacles
39Preparation of Fish and Game for Cooking and Storage
104Chapter 18. Field-Expedient Direction Finding
40Chapter 9. Survival Use of Plants
105Using the Sun and Shadows
41Edibility of Plants
106Using the Moon
42Plants for Medicine
107Using the Stars
43Chapter 10. Poisonous Plants
108Making Improvised Compasses
44How Plants Poison
109Other Means of Determining Direction
45All About Plants
110Chapter 19. Signaling Techniques
46Rules for Avoiding Poisonous Plants
111Application
47Contact Dermatitis
112Means for Signaling
48Ingestion Poisoning
113Codes and Signals
49Chapter 11. Dangerous Animals
114Aircraft Vectoring Procedures
50Insects and Arachnids
115Chapter 20. Survival Movement in Hostile Areas
51Leeches
116Phases of Planning
52Bats
117Execution
53Poisonous Snakes
118Return to Friendly Control
54Dangerous Lizards
119Chapter 21. Camouflage
55Dangers in Rivers
120Personal Camouflage
56Dangers in Bays and Estuaries
121Methods of Stalking
57Saltwater Dangers
122Chapter 22. Contact With People
58Chapter 12. Field-Expedient Weapons, Tools, and Equipment
123Contact With Local People
59Clubs
124The Survivor's Behavior
60Edged Weapons
125Changes to Political Allegiance
61Other Expedient Weapons
126Chapter 23. Survival in Man-Made Hazards
62Lashing and Cordage
127The Nuclear Environment
63Rucksack Construction
128Biological Environments
64Clothing and Insulation
129Chemical Environments
65Cooking and Eating Utensils
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