Chapter 21 Camouflage In a survival situation, especially in a hostile environment, you may find it necessary to camouflage yourself, your equipment, and your movement. Effective camouflage may mean the difference between survival and capture by the enemy. Camouflage and movement techniques, such as stalking, will also help you get […]
Category: FM 21-76
U.S Army Field Manual 3-05.70: SURVIVAL
FM 21-76: CONTACT WITH PEOPLE
FM 21-76: SURVIVAL IN MAN-MADE HAZARDS
Chapter 23 Survival In Man-Made Hazards Nuclear, chemical, and biological (NBC) weapons have become potential realities on any modern battlespace. Recent experience in Afghanistan, Cambodia, and other areas of conflict has proved the use of chemical and biological weapons (such as mycotoxins). The warfighting doctrine of the North Atlantic Treaty […]
FM 21-76: GLOSSARY
Glossary BMNT beginning morning nautical twilight C Celsius cGy centigray cm centimeter CNS central nervous system CO2 carbon dioxide COA course of action CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation E&R evasion and recovery EENT end evening nautical twilight EPA evasion plan of action F Fahrenheit FEBA forward edge of the battle area FLOT […]
FM 21-76: BIBLIOGRAPHY
Bibliography AFM 64-4. Survival Training. July 1985. AFM 64-5. Aircrew Survival. September 1985. Afoot in the Desert. Environmental Information Division, Air Training Command, Air University Library, Maxwell AFB, AL. October 1980. Angier, Bradford. Feasting Free on Wild Edibles. Harrisburg, PA:Stackpole Co., 1972. Angier, Bradford. Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants. […]
FM 21-76: SURVIVAL KITS
Appendix A Survival Kits The Army has several basic survival kits, primarily for issue to aviators. There are kits for cold climates, hot climates, and overwater. There is also an individual survival kit with a general packet and medical packet. The cold, hot, and overwater kits are in canvas carrying […]
FM 21-76: EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS
Appendix B Edible and Medicinal Plants In a survival situation, plants can provide food and medicine. Their safe use requires absolutely positive identification, knowing how to prepare them for eating, and knowing any dangerous properties they might have. Familiarity with botanical structures of plants and information on where they grow […]
FM 21-76: POISONOUS PLANTS
Appendix C Poisonous Plants Plants basically poison on contact, through ingestion, by absorption, or by inhalation. They cause painful skin irritations upon contact, they cause internal poisoning when eaten, and they poison through skin absorption or inhalation in to the respiratory system. Many edible plants have deadly relatives and look-alikes. […]
FM 21-76: DANGEROUS INSECTS AND ARACHNIDS
Appendix D Dangerous Insects and Arachnids Insects are often overlooked as a danger to the survivor. More people in the United States die each year from bee stings, and resulting anaphylactic shock, than from snake bites. A few other insects are venomous enough to kill, but often the greatest danger […]