Chapter 5 Shelters A shelter can protect you from the sun, insects, wind, rain, snow, hot or cold temperatures, and enemy observation. It can give you a feeling of well-being and help you maintain your will to survive. In some areas, your need for shelter may take precedence over your […]
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FM 21-76: WATER PROCUREMENT
FM 21-76: FIRECRAFT
FM 21-76: FOOD PROCUREMENT
Chapter 8 Food Procurement One of man’s most urgent requirements is food. In contemplating virtually any hypothetical survival situation, the mind immediately turns to thoughts of food. Unless the situation occurs in an arid environment, even water, which is more important to maintaining body functions, will usually follow food in […]
FM 21-76: SURVIVAL USE OF PLANTS
FM 21-76: POISONOUS PLANTS
Chapter 10 Poisonous Plants Successful use of plants in a survival situation depends on positive identification. Knowing poisonous plants is as important to you as knowing edible plants. Knowing the poisonous plants will help you avoid sustaining injuries from them. HOW PLANTS POISON 10-1. Plants generally poison by— Contact. This […]
FM 21-76: DANGEROUS ANIMALS
Chapter 11 Dangerous Animals The threat from animals is less than from other parts of the environment. However, common sense tells you to avoid encounters with lions, bears, and other large or dangerous animals. You should also avoid large grazing animals with horns, hooves, and great weight. Move carefully through […]