Basic Survival (5) Flashcards
- It is the act of living in a new state of things.
- Adapted to an environment as a result of natural selection.
Survival
What are the situations that cause survival?
- Air crashes
- Crash landing
- Shipwreck
- Lost patrols
- Units cut-off from the main body
What are the psychological conditions to overcome in order to survive?
- Fear of the unknown
- Fear of the discomfort
- Fear of people
- Fear of your weakness
IN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
- It will be eliminated by proper training and briefing.
- Learn something of the geography, topography, and the climate of the area which you will operate.
Fear of the unknown
IN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
- It will be eliminated when you know how to get water, foods and proper ways to travel thru the terrain.
- Knowledge of medical and construction of shelter helps to overcome this condition.
- Remember that rest is valuable than speed and you will be more comfortable if you make your way with careful planning instead of blind and exhausting efforts.
- Always keep in mind that your country has not forgotten you.
Fear of the discomfort
IN PSYCHOLOGICAL CONDITIONS
- Fear of certain races of people within the territory can be relieved by previous knowledge and some common sense.
- Unless they have been allied with the enemy, you will have little to fear and everything to gain from the natives.
- By knowing their customs in advance, using common sense, you will have little trouble from the natives and possibility of getting lots of assistance.
Fear of People
What are the deciding factors for survival?
- Determination to live
- Ability to make nature works for you
IN DECIDING FACTORS FOR SURVIVAL
- You may suffer all the hardship and obstacles, yet you will still be alive because of your strong determination and your will to survive.
Determination to live
IN DECIDING FACTORS FOR SURVIVAL
- Remember that nature and elements are actually interested in your welfare.
- if you know how to use it for your advantage, it will always be your friend.
Ability to make nature works for you
KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
You need to Size up the situation by considering what?
- Yourself
- The area
- The enemy
- Undue haste makes waste
- Remember where you are
- Vanquish fear and panic
- Improvise
- Value Living
- Remember your goal
- Act like a Native
- Learn Basic Skills
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
- Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
- Recall survival training and expect it to work
- Be confident that you can survive
- Get to safe and comfortable place as quickly as possible
- Once there, look things over, think and force a plan
- Be calm. Take it easy until you know where you are heading for.
Yourself
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
Part of your fear may come from being in a strange country, therefore try to determine where you are by landmarks, compass direction or by recalling intelligence passed to you by leaders.
The area
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
Put yourself in the enemy’s shoes. Remember you know where the enemy is but he does not know where you are.
The enemy
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
- Don’t be too eager to move. It will make you careless and impatient.
- Don’t lose your temper. It may cause you to stop thinking when something happens. Stop. Take a breath and relax. Start over.
- Face the fact danger does exist.
Undue haste makes waste
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
- Fear is normal and necessary.
- When you are injured and in pan, it is difficult to control fear. Pain sometimes turn fear into panic and causes a person to act without thinking.
- Panic can also be caused by loneliness. It can lead to hopelessness, thought of suicide and carelessness, even capture or surrender recognizing these signs helps to overcome panic.
- Planning your escape will keep your mind busy. Find things to watch. Remember that miracle works best for those who prepare carefully and they can do to save themselves.
Vanquish fear and panic
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
- You can always do something to improve the situation. Figure out what you need. Take a stock of what you have, then improvise.
- Don’t be afraid to try strange food.
Improvise
IN KEYWORDS FOR SURVIVAL
- A hope and will to escape reduces your fear and make chance of survival.
- Conserve your health and strength. Illness as injury will greatly reduce your chance of survival and escape.
- Hunger, cold, and fatigue lower your efficiency and stamina, make you careless and increases the possibility of captured. Knowing this will mak you especially careful because you will realize that your low spirit are the result of your physical condition and not of the danger.
Value Living