1999 Military Field Manual on Survival, Evasion, and Recovery Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force Multiservice Manual

by U.S. Department of Defense

This unclassified survival manual is designed to provide armed service members quick-reference survival, evasion, and recovery information. The illustrated contents include:

* EVASION - Planning, Camouflage, Shelters, Movement

* NAVIGATION - Stay or Move Considerations, Navigation and Position Determination, Travel Considerations, River Travel, Ice and Snow Travel, Mountain Hazards, Summer Hazards, Dry Climates, Tropical Climates, Open Seas

* RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND SIGNALING - Radio Communications (Voice and Data) Signaling

* RECOVERY - Responsibilities, Site Selection, Site Preparation, Recovery Procedures

* MEDICAL - Immediate First Aid Actions, Common Injuries and Illnesses, Plant Medicine, Health and Hygiene, Rules for Avoiding Illness

* PERSONAL PROTECTION - Priorities, Care and Use of Clothing, Other Protective Equipment, Shelters, Fires

* WATER - Water Requirements, Water Procurement, Water Preparation and Storage

* FOOD - Food Procurement, Food Preparation, Food Preservation

* INDUCED CONDITIONS - Nuclear Conditions, Biological Conditions, Chemical Conditions

* THE WILL TO SURVIVE

This practical guide to survival techniques was produced jointly by the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force in 1999.

Genres: Survival, Outdoors, Military Fiction, War

100 pages, Ring-bound

First published September 25, 2008

Reviews

[Mark Everglade · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a great resource for authors trying to make the pre and post elements / consequences of an action scene realistic. I can't comment on its military applications.

[Fredrick Danysh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Intended for all branches of the United States military. Mainly intended for aviators and others who might be cut off from friendly forces, it gives advice on how to avoid capture and survive until back in friendly hands. There are some decent tips for the outdoorsman.

[Scott Holstad · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent resource.