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Made exclusively for iPad and Retina Display. Don't have an iPad? Be sure to check out our iPhone version. Military Grade Wilderness Survival Manual. This is the Army Survival manual (FM 21-76) used to teach solders basic survival and evasion techniques. Table Of Contents: INTRODUCTION SURVIVAL ACTIONS PATTERN FOR SURVIVAL PSYCHOLOGY OF SURVIVAL - a look at stress - natural reactions - preparing yourself SURVIVAL PLANNING AND SURVIVAL KITS - importance of planning - survival kits BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE - requirements for maintenance of health - medical emergencies - lifesaving steps - bone and joint injury - bites and stings - wounds - environmental injuries - herbal medicines SHELTERS - shelter site selection - types of shelters WATER PROCUREMENT - water sources - still construction - water purification - water filtration devices FIRECRAFT - basic fire principles - site selection and preparation - fire material selection - how to build a fire - how to light a fire FOOD PROCUREMENT - animals for food - traps and snares - killing devices - fishing devices - preparation of fish and game for cooking and storage SURVIVAL USE OF PLANTS - edibility of plants - plants for medicine POISONOUS PLANTS - how plants poison - all about plants - rules for avoiding poisonous plants - contact dermatitis - ingestion poisoning DANGEROUS ANIMALS - insects and arachnids - leeches - bats - poisonous snakes - dangerous lizards - dangers in rivers - dangers in bays and estuaries - saltwater dangers FIELD-EXPEDIENT WEAPONS, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT - clubs - edged weapons - other expedient weapons - lashing and cordage - rucksack construction - clothing and insulation - cooking and eating utensils DESERT SURVIVAL - terrain - environmental factors - need for water - heat casualties - precautions - desert hazards TROPICAL SURVIVAL - tropical weather - jungle types - travel through jungle areas - immediate considerations - water procurement - food - poisonous plants COLD WEATHER SURVIVAL - cold regions and locations - windchill - basic principles of cold weather survival - hygiene - medical aspects - cold injuries - shelters - fire - water - food - travel - weather signs SEA SURVIVAL - the open sea - seashores EXPEDIENT WATER CROSSINGS - rivers and streams - rapids - rafts - flotation devices - other water obstacles - vegetation obstacles FIELD-EXPEDIENT DIRECTION FINDING - using the sun and shadows - using the moon - using the stars - making improvised compasses - other means of determining direction SIGNALING TECHNIQUES - application - means for signaling - codes and signals - aircraft vectoring procedures Also Includes Survival Kit Packing Checklist!
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.