pThis is the official U.S. Army guide to surviving all manner of extreme, life-threatening situations. Field-tested and time-honored, the strategies and techniques within have been recorded by the U.S. Army and are used regularly for official training. Topics covered include p ul liPsychology of Survivalli liSurvival Planning and Preparationli liBasic Medicineli liShelters and Firecraftli liProcurement of Food and Waterli liEdible and Medicinal Plantsli liPoisonous Plants and Dangerous Animalsli liWeapons and Toolsli liWater Crossings and Obstaclesli liDirection Finding and Signalingli liSurvival and Escape of Hostile Areasli ul pThis guide also contains chapters on survival in specific climates like the desert, tropics, cold weather, and the sea, and dangerous man-made conditions including nuclear, chemical, and biological hazards. This is important information for soldiers, hikers, back-packers, hunters, and climbers. If you want to be prepared when things get real, ithisi is the boo