ADDITIONAL SURVIVAL GUIDELINES

The state or fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal or difficult circumstances.

SURVIVAL

What does S.U.R.V.I.V.A.L stands for in survival actions

S - Size up the situation

U - Undue haste makes waste

R - Remember where you are

V - Vanquish fear and panic

I - Improvise

V - Value Living

A - Act like natives

L - Live by your wits

What to do/consider when making a shelter?

How to build a fire?

What are the examples of Tinder?

Examples of tinder are birch bark, wood shavings, dry straw/grass, sawdust, waxed

paper, bird down, hemp rope/twine, a candle, cloth squares dipped in paraffin/wax, or

gasoline mixed with dirt.

What is it the readily combustible fuel that is added to tinder?

Kindling

What are the examples of kindling?

Examples of kindling are small twigs, cardboard, and split wood.

Sustaining ____ is added to maintain the fire once it is started.

Fuel

Examples of Fuel

deadwood, logs, and split green wood.

What to prepare in building fire?

Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel

What are the examples of Fire Starter?

1. Bow & Drill

2. Flint & Steel

3. Magnifying Glass

How to Survive: Tropical

How to Survive: Dessert

How to Survive: Water

How to Survive: Cold Climate

Required Assistance

Required Medical Assistance

No/Negative

Yes/Affirmative

Proceeding in this direction

Required food or water

Required Doctor, Serious Injury

Required Medical Supplies

Aircraft Seriously Damaged

All Well

Require Fuel and Oil

Not Understood

Will attempt Take-Off

Need Repairs

Safe to Land

International Signal of Distress

Indicate Direction to Proceed

Symbols should be at least ______ and as ______ as possible.

8 ft. long and as conspicuous

Symbols may be formed by any means, e.g. by using:

strips of fabric, pieces of wood, stones or similar material, or by marking the surface by tramping, or straining with oil, etc

The standard aircraft acknowledgement at night is indicated by _______

blinking of the plane’s tail lights, and rocking the wings by day.

Message Received and Understood

Message Received but Not Understood

If Properly stored, what foods can last up to 10 years

i. salt

ii. sugar

iii. raw honey

iv. alcoholic bev

v. rice

vi. coconut oil

If Properly stored, what foods can last up to 2-5 years?

i. canned tuna and meats

ii. dried herbs and spices

iii. peanut butter and coffee

iv. tea and noodles

v. canned veg and fruits

vi. hard candy and powdered milk

What are the 7 Skills of Survival?

a. fire starting

b. water procurement

c. shelter building

d. foraging for food

e. signaling

f. first aid

g. self defense

What are the rules of 3s?

1. 3 minutes without air

2. 3 hours without shelter

3. 3 days without water

4. 3 weeks without food

Water Procurement Method: Frigid Areas

Water Procurement Method: At Sea

Water Procurement Method: At Dessert

Water Procurement Method: At Beach