Survival Flashcards
What FM covers Survival?
FM 3-05.70
What are 9 common senses of dehydration?
1) dark urine with a strong odor
2) low, urine output
3) dark, sunken eyes
4) fatigue
5) loss of skin elasticity
6) emotional instability
7) thirst
8) “trench line” down the center of tongue
9) delayed capillary refill in the fingernail beds
What heat effects must be considered in an arid area?
- direct sun
- reflective heat gain
- conductive heat gain
- hot blowing winds
What are the basic rules for water consumption in an arid area?
Temperatures below 100 degrees F-drink one pint of water every hour
Temps above 100, drink one quart of water every hour
What are the 4 difficulties in operating in arid areas?
- hard to find food, water, shelter
- physical movement is demanding
- land navigation is difficult
- limited cover and concealment
Is it always safe to eat and drink what the animals eat and drink?
No
What are 6 key areas to focus on to maintain good personal hygiene to prevent infection and disease?
Keep your hands, hair, clothes, teeth clean
Take care of your feet
Get sufficient rest
What are 4 crucial factors in staying healthy?
Having adequate food and water
Good personal hygiene
Getting sufficient rest
Keeping your immunizations up to date
What are 3 rules must you follow in order to maintain your health?
Prevent dehydration
Eat sufficient food
Maintain high personal hygiene
What 6 items must be included in a soldier’s survival pattern that are placed in order of importance?
- food
- water
- shelter
- fire
- first aid
- signals
What 3 separate but intertwined parts is a Survival plan dependent on to be successful?
Planning
Preparation
Practice
What is the key to the types of items you will need in your survival kit?
The environment
In preparing your survival kit, how should items be selected?
To be multi-purpose, compact, lightweight, durable, and FUNCTIONAL
What is stress?
- Reaction to pressure
- A condition we all experience as we physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually respond to life’s tensions
- not a disease that you cure and eliminate
What positive benefits are there from stress?
Provides challenges
Provides chances to learn about our values and strengths
Note: the goal is to have stress, but not an excess of it
What are common signs of distress found in yourself or fellow soldiers?
1) difficulty making decisions
2) angry outbursts
3) forgetfulness
4) low energy levels
5) constant worrying
6) propensity for mistakes
7) thoughts about death or suicide
8) trouble getting along with others
9) withdrawing from others
10) hiding from responsibility
11) carelessness
Name 6 natural reactions/emotions a soldier may likely experience in a survival situation?
Fear Anxiety Anger and frustration Depression Loneliness and boredom Guilt
Name 6 types stresses that you could be exposed to in a survival setting?
Injury, illness or death Uncertainty and lack of control Environment Hunger and thirst Fatigue Isolation
Name 4 methods of improving the taste of wild plants?
Soaking
Boiling
Cooking
Leaching (percolating)
Why should you only drink milk from green coconuts rather than ripe, mature coconuts?
Milk from mature, ripe coconuts contain an oil that acts like a laxative
What is the depth of a hasty fighting position?
18-20” deep
What is Dead Space?
An area that cannot be fired upon within a weapons sector
What is Scanning?
Focusing your attention on an object without looking directly at it
Moving your eyes in short, irregular movements
What are the 3 types of movement techniques used in combat?
High crawl
Low crawl
Rush
