by Department of Defense (Author), U. S. Army (Author)
If you found yourself stranded in the wilderness what would you do? Would you know how to improvise shelter, collect water, find food, and survive until rescue could arrive or until you found your way back to civilization? Surviving in the wilderness or any unfamiliar locale requires a unique set of skills and knowledge. This book provides an excellent resource for acquiring such skills and knowledge. "U. S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76 (Survival, Evasion, and Recovery)" is the United States Army's official guide to survival. With an emphasis towards the soldier who may be trapped behind enemy lines or in a combat zone, the field manual focuses on essential topics such as evasion, navigation, radio communications and signaling, recovery, medical, personal protection, water, food, and other extreme circumstances that the soldier may face. "U. S. Army Survival Manual FM 21-76 (Survival, Evasion, and Recovery)" is a must have for military buffs and a useful survival guide for anyone venturing into the wilderness. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.