The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Survival Skills, Tactics, and Techniques

The Ultimate Guide to U.S. Army Survival Skills, Tactics, and Techniques

Decidedly not small enough to fit in your pocket when you’re in the field, this colossal survival guide trades in portability for comprehensiveness. Here in one place is everything you will ever need to know in order to survive just about any difficult or dangerous situation. Drawing from dozens of the U.S. Army’s official field manuals, editor Jay McCullough has culled the most useful and curious tidbits for the surviving virtually any situation. With hundreds of photographs and illustrations showing everything from edible plants to rare skin diseases of the jungle, every page helps you prepare yourself for the worst—as any good soldier does before venturing into the unknown. B/W photos and illustrations throughout. 1,008 pages. Learn how to: • Establish a long-term two-man fighting position • Navigate your way anywhere—in daylight or darkness • Dislocate someone’s shoulder in five easy steps • Avoid poisonous plants and animals • Build a three-pole parachute teepee • Provide first-aid for a chest wound

Softcover: 1008 pages

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing ( August 01, 2007 )

Item #: 30-1038

ISBN: 9781602392508

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 10.875 x 0.0 inches

Product Weight: 59.0 ounces