Jungle Survival Flashcards
In which situation living off the jungle and principles may be necessary for an individual or a group?
(a) Cut off by the enemy or the weather.
(b) Lost.
(c) Stranded in the jungle as a result of quit or other accident.
(d) Escaping from capture.
(e) Required to extend the duration of a patrol without re-supply.
What are the actions to be done on above conditions have been listed under the mnemonic (aid memoir) Survival?
(a) Size up the Situation (Surroundings, Physical Condition, Equipment).
(b) Use All Your Senses, Undue Haste Makes Waste.
(c) Remember Where You Are.
(d) Vanquish Fear and Panic.
(e) Improvise.
(f) Value of Living
(g) Act Like the Natives
(h) Live by Your wits, But for Now, Learn Basic Skills.
Remember where you are- Always try to determine, as a minimum, how your location relates to–
(a) The location of enemy units and controlled areas.
(b) The location of friendly units and controlled areas.
(c) The location of local water sources (especially important in the desert).
(d) Areas that will provide good cover and concealment.
What are the survival equipment?
(a) Emergency rations
(b) Emergency first aid kit
(c) A knife cutting tool, machete, folding saw
(d) Water proof container with matches or lighter.
(e) A small compass
(f) Snake wire
(g) Heliograph Mirror
(h) Magnifying glass
(i) Fire lighting aids
(j) Fishing kit
(k) Some form of light like a pencil torch
(l) String
What are the principles of survival?
(a) Food security.
(b) Living off the Land.
(c) Will to Survive.
What are the survival priorities?
(a) Evade the enemy
(b) Water
(c) Physical condition
(d) Food
(e) shelter
(f) Fire
If water is not abundant, hoe can it be obtained by? What re the methods of obtaining water?
If water is not abundant, it can be obtained by.
(a) Collecting rain water using troops.
(b) Digging a driving hole into the ground in a depression. The resulting hole will usually fill with water.
(c) Plants, particularly bamboo, water vine and coconuts.
(d) Solar system
Methods of Obtaining Water
(a) Solar System.
(b) Small Streams.
(c) Seepage.
(d) Dig for Water.
(e) Water and Plants.
(f) Dew.
What are the methods for identification of poisonous plants in general?
(a) Red means danger in jungle.
(b) Avoid plants with milky sap, unless known to you.
(c) Avoid all unknown mushrooms.
(d) Burning sensation, bitterness or nausea while tasting means danger.
(e) All plants eaten by wild pigs, monkeys and rats are generally non-poisonous to human beings too.
How can the edibility test be conducted?
The Edibility Test.
(a) Test 1- Smell.
Take a few leaves of the plant, a portion of the fruit and crush them in the hand. Smell them; any smelling of almonds peaches should be discarded.
(b) Test 2- Skin Irritation.
Rub lightly or squeeze some leafs of fruit onto the skin: on the underside of the arm between the armpit and the elbow. If there is any reddening of the skin, the item should be discarded.
(c) Test 3-Lips, Mouth and Tongue.
If tests 1 and 2 are completed successfully, carry out the following tests stopping as soon as there is any irritation.
(i) Lips Place a small portion between the lips and wait for a few seconds for any possible irritation
(ii) Mouth Take a pea- sized portion and place it in the corner of the mouth and wait for minutes.
(iii) Tongue Take another pea-sized portion and place it on the tip of the tongue, if after 20 seconds there is no irritation introduce the plant to the mouth and chew without swallowing. Wait for 20 minutes. Any irritation or soreness, definite bitter taste or disturbing reactions then discard the item.
(d) Test 4- Swallowing-
Eat a mouthful or if you cannot boil then a very small portion, chewing it fully and a very 4 hours, watch for the following symptoms.
(i) Sore hunting mouth, tongue or throat.
(ii) Belching .
(iii) Nausea or sickness.
(iv) Stomach pains of distressing symptoms.
(v) Any gripping pain in lower stomach abdomen.
(e) Test 5- Eating Large Amount:
If there is no reaction, taste eating 5-6 times and observe for the above-mentioned reaction. If no reactions, then the food is safe to eat.
What are the Rules and Actions for Survival?
(a) Husband your strengths
(b) Avoid Excessive Fatigue
(c) Always get sufficient sleep
(d) Try not to worry, remain calm and think positively
What are the points that may be helpful for survival?
(i) Planning
(ii) Assessment of situation and patience
(iii) Mutual help
(iv) Good leadership
(v) Endurance
(vi) Feeling of responsibility
(vii) Feeling of hate and revenge against the enemy/hostile
(viii) Religious faith
(ix) Jungle herbs
