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| What survival concept does each letter in the word SURVIVAL stand for? |
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S- Size up the situation
U- Use all your senses
R- Remember where you are
V- Vanquish fear and panic
I- Improvise
V-Value living
A- Act like the natives
L- Live by your wits, but for now learn basic skills |
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| What is the FM that covers "Survival"? |
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Definition
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| What would your reaction be to an overhead flare at night? |
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Definition
| Immediately crouch or lie down, stop all movement and close one eye to keep "night vision" in one, while scanning with the other |
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| What are the 9 common senses of Dehydration? |
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Definition
Dark urine with a very strong odor
Dark, Sunken eyes
Low urine output
Fatigue
Loss of skin elasticity
Emotional instability
Thirst
"Trench line" down center of tongue
Delayed capillary refill in the fingernail beds |
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| What are the basic rules for water consumption in an arid area? |
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Definition
At temperatures below 100 degrees Fahrenheit, drink one pint of water every hour.
At temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, drink one quart of water every hour |
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| Is it always safe to eat and drink what the animals eat and drink? |
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Definition
| No, some animals are able to eat and drink something that may be harmful to humans |
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Term
| In any situation, cleanliness is an important factor in preventing infection and disease. It becomes even more important in a survival situation. Poor hygiene can reduce your chances of survival. What are some key areas to focus on to maintain good personal hygiene? |
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Definition
Keep your hands clean
Keep your hair clean
Keep your clothing clean
Keep your teeth clean
Take care of your feet
Get sufficient rest |
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| Name 4 crucial factors in staying healthy |
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Definition
Having adequate food and water
Practicing good personal hygiene
Getting sufficient rest
Keeping your immunizations up-to-date. |
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Term
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Definition
| Stress is not a disease that you cure and eliminate. Instead, it is a condition we all experience. Stress can be described as our reaction to pressure. It is the name given to the experience we have as we physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually respond to life's tensions. |
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Definition
| Yes, it has many positive benefits. Stress provides us with challenges; it gives us chances to learn about our values and strengths. The goal is to have stress, but not an excess of it. Too much stress can take its toll on people and organizations. Too much stress leads to distress. Distress causes an uncomfortable tension that we try to escape and, preferably, avoid. |
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Term
| What are a few of the common signs of distress you may find in yourself or fellow soldiers you may find when faced with too much stress? |
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Definition
Difficulty making decisions
Angry Outbursts
Forgetfulness
Low energy levels
Constant worrying
Propensity for mistakes
Thoughts about death or suicide
Trouble getting along with others
Withdrawing from others
Hiding from responsibilities
Carelessness |
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Term
| What are some of the natural reactions / emotions you are likely to experience in a survival situation? |
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Definition
Fear Anxiety Anger Frustration Depression Loneliness Boredom Guilt |
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Term
| What are some of the difficulties in operating in arid areas? |
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Definition
It is hard to find food, water and shelter.
Physical movement is demanding.
Land navigation is difficult.
There is limited cover and concealment. |
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Term
| What are some methods of improving the taste of wild plants? |
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Definition
Soaking
Boiling
Cooking
Leaching |
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Term
| What heat effects must be considered in an arid area? |
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Definition
Direct sun
Reflective heat gain
Conductive heat gain
Hot blowing winds |
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Term
| Why should you only drink milk from green coconuts rather than ripe mature coconuts? |
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Definition
| The milk from the Mature Ripe coconuts contain an oil that acts like a laxative |
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Term
| What are a few types of stresses that you could be exposed to in a Survival setting? |
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Definition
Injury, Illness or Death
Uncertainty and Lack of Control
Environment
Hunger and thirst
Fatigue
Isolation |
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Term
| What is the depth of a hasty fighting position? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| An area that cannot be fired upon within a weapons sector. |
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Term
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| Focusing your attention on an object without looking directly at it. (The proper method to scan is to move your eyes in short, irregular movements) |
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Term
| What is the Low-crawl used for? |
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Definition
| To move through places where concealment is limited and enemy fire prevents you from getting up |
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Term
| In order to maintain your heath, what rules must you follow? |
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Definition
Prevent dehydration
Eat sufficient food
Maintain high personal hygiene. |
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Term
| When you have been firing from one position, what should you do before you move? |
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Definition
| Roll or crawl a short distance from your position before moving |
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Term
| What is the High-crawl used for? |
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Definition
| When concealment is good, but enemy fire prevents you from getting up |
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Term
| What is the most important need in a survival situation? |
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Definition
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| What are the five factors for selecting a hide site when evading the enemy? |
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Definition
B -blends in with the surroundings
L -low in silhouette
I -irregular in shape
S -small in size
S -secluded. |
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Term
| What should you avoid when seeking shelter? |
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Definition
| Avoid using existing buildings or shelters. |
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Term
| What are the eight rules for avoiding detection? |
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Definition
Identify the threat’s capabilities
Avoid detection
Use countermeasures against the enemy
Apply realistic camouflage
minimize movement
Use decoys
continuously avoid detection
Avoid operational/terrain patterns. |
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Term
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Definition
| An area where a platoon or section moves when it has become dispersed. |
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Term
| When you move through tall grass, why do you change direction from time to time? |
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Definition
| To avoid being seen by the enemy. |
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Term
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Definition
| After hiding for several days, it is an area where you can recuperate and get or prepare food. |
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Term
| What is a Recon Patrols mission? |
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Definition
| To provide accurate information on the enemy and terrain. |
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Term
| When is it most feasible to travel while in a survival situation? |
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Definition
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Term
| When should an evader attempt to contact friendly troops once near? |
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Definition
| When there is enough light to be identified by the friendly forces. |
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Term
| What are the three types of operation orders? |
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Definition
Warning Order
Fragamentary Order
Operation Order. |
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Term
| What are the five parts to a combat order? |
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Definition
Situation
Mission
Execution
Service Support
Command & Control. |
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Term
| When marching on roads during daylight hours, what is the recommended distance between soldiers? |
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Definition
2-5 meters between soldiers
50 meters between platoons
100 meters between companies. |
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| When marching on roads during night hours, what is the recommended distance between soldiers? |
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Definition
1-3 meters between soldiers
25meters between platoons
50 meters between companies. |
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Term
| When constructing a defensive position as a platoon or squad, what should the rest of the platoon or squad be doing? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Operations conducted to gather mission critical information. |
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Term
| What is “manually supporting fire”? |
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Definition
| When weapons are placed in support of neighboring fighting positions (interlaced fields of fire). |
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Term
| What are the three types of movement techniques used in combat? |
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Definition
High-crawl
Low-crawl
Rush. |
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Term
| When marching, what is the distance that should be covered during the night on a road or cross country? |
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Definition
Road = 3.2kilometers per hour
Cross Country = 1.6kilometers per hour |
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Term
| When marching, what is the distance that should be covered during daylight hours on a road or cross country? |
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Definition
Road = 4 kilometers per hour
Cross Country = 2.4 kilometers per hour |
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Term
| How long does it take for your eyes to develop their "night vision"? |
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Definition
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Term
| What formation is normally used during tactical road marches? |
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Definition
| Column of two, one file on each side of the road |
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