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This comprehensive new edition of
U.S. Army Survival Manual, issued by the Department of the Army and thoroughly revised by Colonel Peter T. Underwood USMC (Ret), is ideal for military personnel and all outdoors enthusiasts. From the psychology of survival and basic medicine to personal camouflage and signaling techniques, this essential resource provides all the information you need to survive. Included here is a guide to identifying:
- Poisonous snakes and lizards
- Edible plants
- Cloud formations as foretellers of weather
> With detailed photographs and illustrations and an extensive set of appendices,
U.S. Army Survival Manual is your ultimate guide to survival in all conditions and environs.
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About the author
The Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. Its mission is to fight and win our Nation’ s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders.
Summary
The official US Army manual on how to survive in any dangerous situation—build shelters, make weapons, forage for food, and much more!
Whether you’re gearing up for a backcountry trek, preparing for the worst that nature or man can offer, or just want to prepare by having this great resource at your fingertips, you need this comprehensive, full-color new edition of the U.S. Army Survival Manual, thoroughly revised by Colonel Peter T. Underwood, USMC (Ret.).
Ideal for military personnel, outdoors enthusiasts, preppers, and anyone who wants to be ready for anything, this is a thorough road map for all areas of wilderness survival, including:
- Erecting shelters and protecting yourself from the elements
- Making weapons and utensils
- Fashioning traps for wildlife wrangling
- Preparing food from wild plants
- Identifying poisonous snakes and lizards, edible mushrooms, and cloud formations
From basic first aid to in-depth, step-by-step instructions on overcoming major obstacles and handling emergencies, this guide clarifies all aspects of survival using tactics derived from those whose lives depend on it.
