III. SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES Flashcards
What increases the prospects of survival in tropical environments?
Knowledge of field skills, the ability to improvise, and the application of survival principles.
What characterizes tropical weather?
High temperatures, heavy rainfall, and oppressive humidity, except at high altitudes.
What are the types of jungles in tropical areas?
1) Tropical Rain Forests
2) Secondary Jungles
3) Tropical Scrub and Thorn Forests 4) Tropical Savannas
5) Saltwater Swamps
6) Freshwater Swamps.
What are the chief characteristics of tropical scrub and thorn forests?
1) Defoliation dry season
2) Leafless trees during dry season
3) Bare ground with tufted plants
4) Predominance of thorny plants
5) Frequent fires.
What are the general characteristics of tropical savannas?
1) Found in tropical zones of South America and Africa
2) Broad, grassy meadows with spaced trees
3) Frequently has red soil
4) Scattered, stunted, gnarled trees.
What should you wear when traveling through jungle areas?
Long sleeves to avoid cuts and scratches.
What are the most important items to take from a crash site?
A machete, a compass, a first aid kit, and material for mosquito netting and shelter.
What are immediate dangers in tropical environments?
Malaria-carrying mosquitoes and other insects.
What are methods for procuring water in the jungle?
1) Animals as signs of water
2) Water from plants (vines, roots, palm trees)
3) Water from condensation.
What is usually abundant in a tropical survival situation?
Food, including fish, fruits, and birds.
What are the rules for avoiding poisonous plants?
1) Avoid all mushrooms
2) Avoid unnecessary contact with plants.
What is contact dermatitis?
A skin reaction from plants that can cause significant trouble in the field.
What is ingestion poisoning?
A serious condition that can lead to death; do not eat any plant unless positively identified.
What is the first step in the shadow-tip method for direction finding?
Place a straight stick 1 meter long into the ground at a level spot to cast a shadow.
What should you do after marking the first shadow tip?
Wait 10 to 15 minutes and mark the new position of the shadow tip.
