The Official U.S. Army Survival Handbook by Department Of The Army
A new edition, thoroughly revised and updated, full-color, expanded edition! Whether in a temperate, tropical, arctic, or subarctic region, you might find yourself alone in a remote area with little or no personal gear. This new edition of the classic U.S. Army Survival Handbook provides the information you need to survive. Widely recognized as the finest single source on the subject, it is standard issue for U.S. Special Operations Forces and pilots, and has been used by foreign militaries the world over. An essential resource not just for soldiers but also for all outdoorspeople--campers, hunters, hikers, and anglers--this comprehensive volume contains a wealth of detailed, full-color illustrations. It covers a breadth of topics, including: The will to survive Survival planning Survival medicine Making weapons and tools Finding water Wild plants for food Wildlife for food Making shelters Building fires Water crossings Direction finding Signaling Desert, tropical, arctic, and subarctic survival Sea survival Poisonous snakes and insects
Sergeant First Class Matt Larsen is a longtime trainer in survival and fighting techniques for the Army Rangers. A graduate of the multi-service SERE (Survival, Evasion, Rescue, and Escape) training program and of Jungle Survival Training in the Philippines and Okinawa, he served in the 75th Ranger Regiment for over twelve years, parachuting into Panama during the 1989 U.S. invasion and participating in the Gulf War.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781493023769 |
| ISBN 10 | 1493023764 |
| Title | The Official U.S. Army Survival Handbook |
| Author | Department Of The Army |
| Series | Us Army |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Rowman & Littlefield |
| Year published | 2017-06-01 |
| Number of pages | 424 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |