The former soldier has been back in the headlines after the Taliban, who held him prisoner for five years, took over Afghanistan.
Justice Department Moves to Dismiss Bowe Bergdahl’s Case to Overturn His Conviction
US, Germany Mark 50th Anniversary of Chinook Crash That Killed 37 Soldiers
An investigation later determined that a rotor blade had come loose due to material fatigue.
Why the US-Trained Afghan National Army Have Been Defeated with Ease by the Taliban
The problem lies in local mismanagement, corruption and demoralized soldiers who often lack the will to fight.
Army Gives Colonel Facing Kidnapping and Assault Charges After Police Standoff an Honorable Discharge
While he faces civilian charges, there is no indication the service plans to pursue a court-martial.
6 P’s of Survival
Maybe you’ve heard of the acronym? Well, in the survival community, there is nothing better than preparing for any survival situation you may encounter. The 6 P’s of preparedness also pertains to your survival attitude and your will to survive. Proper Preparation and Practice Prevent Poor Performance! Ref: – Naval […]
FM 21-76: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction This manual is based entirely on the keyword SURVIVAL. The letters in this word can help guide your actions in any survival situation. Learn what each letter represents and practice applying these guidelines when conducting survival training. Remember the word SURVIVAL. SURVIVAL ACTIONS 1-1. The following paragraphs […]
FM 21-76: PSYCHOLOGY OF SURVIVAL
Chapter 2 Psychology of Survival It takes much more than the knowledge and skills to build shelters, get food, make fires, and travel without the aid of standard navigational devices to live successfully through a survival situation. Some people with little or no survival training have managed to survive life-threatening […]
FM 21-76: SURVIVAL PLANNING AND SURVIVAL KITS
Chapter 3 Survival Planning and Survival Kits A survival plan is dependent on three separate but intertwined parts to be successful: planning, preparation, and practice. Survival planning is nothing more than realizing something could happen that would put you in a survival situation and, with that in mind, taking steps […]
FM 21-76: BASIC SURVIVAL MEDICINE
Chapter 4 Basic Survival Medicine Foremost among the many problems that can compromise your survival ability are medical problems resulting from unplanned events, such as a forced landing or crash, extreme climates, ground combat, evasion, and illnesses contracted in captivity. Many evaders and survivors have reported difficulty in treating injuries […]
FM 21-76: SHELTERS
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 […]