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What does the S stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Size up the situation

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What does the U stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Use all of your sense

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What does the R stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Remember where you are

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What does the V stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Vanquish all fear and panic

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What does the I stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Improvise

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What does the V stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Value living

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What does the A stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Act like the natives

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What does the L stand for in SURVIVAL?

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Live by your wits, but for now learn basic skills

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What FM covers Survival?

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FM 3-05.70

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What would your reaction be to an overhead flare at night?

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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 is a “Rally Point”?

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An area where a platoon or section moves when is has become dipersed

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What should you avoid when seeking shelter?

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Avoid using existing building or shelters

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What are the five factors for selecting a hide site when evading the enemy?

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BLISS

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What is the most important need in a survival situation?

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Water

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What is the High-crawl used for?

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When concealment if good but enemy fire prevents you from getting up

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When you have been firing from one position, what should you do before you move?

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Roll or crawl a short distance from your position before moving

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In order to maintain your heath, what rules must you follow?

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Prevent dehydration
Eat sufficient food
Maintain personal hygene

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What is the Low-crawl used for?

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To move through places where concealment is limited and enemy fire prevents you from getting up

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What are the 9 common senses of Dehydration?

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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 would your reaction be to an overhead flare?

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Immediately crouch or lie down and stop all movement

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What is Scanning

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Focusing your attention to an object without looking directly at it

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What is “Dead Space”?

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An area that cannot be fired upon within a weapons sector

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What is the depth of a hasty fighting position?

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18-20 in deep

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What are a few types of stresses that you could be exposed to in a Survival setting?

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Injury, Illness, Death
Uncertainty lack of control
Environment
Hunger and thirst
Fatigue
Isolation
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Why should you only drink milk from green coconuts rather than ripe mature coconuts?
Ripe coconuts have an oil that acts as a laxative
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What heat effects must be considered in an arid area?
Direct sun Reflective heat gain Conductive heat gain Hot blowing winds
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What are some methods of improving the taste of wild plants?
Soaking Boiling Cooking Leaching
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What are some of the difficulties in operating in arid areas?
Difficulty finding food water and shelter Physical demands of movement Difficult land navigation Limited cover and conceilment
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What are the basic rules for water consumption in an arid area?
At temps below 100 drink one pint per hour | At temps above 100 drink one quart per hour
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What are some of the natural reactions / emotions you are likely to experience in a survival situation?
``` Fear Anxiety Anger Frustration Depression Loneliness Boredom Guilt ```
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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?
``` Difficulty making decisions Angry outbursts Forgetfulness Low energy levels Constant worrying Propensity for mistakes Thoughts about death or suicide Trouble getting along with others Withdrawal from others ```
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Do we need STRESS?
Yes but in moderation
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What is Stress?
Reaction to pressure. It is a name given to the physiological response to environmental, mental, emotional, and physical stimuli.
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Name 4 crucial factors in staying healthy
Having adequate food Good personal hygiene Getting adequate rest Keeping your immunizations up to date
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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?
``` Keep you hands clean Keep your hair clean Clothing clean Teeth clean take care of your feet Get sufficient rest ```
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Is it always safe to eat and drink what the animals eat and drink?
No some animals are able to eat and drink something that may be harmful to humans
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What does the B in BLISS stand for
Blends in with the surroundings
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What does the L in BLISS stand for
Low in silhouette
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What does the I in BLISS stand for
Irregular in shape
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What does the S in BLISS stand for
Small in size and secluded
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What is a hole up area?
After hiding for several days it is an area where you can recuperate and get or prepare food
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What is a recon patrols mission
To provide accurate information on the enemy and terrain
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When is it more feasible to treavel while in a survival situation
At night
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When should an evader attempt to contact friendly troops once near
When there is enough light to be identified by the friendly forces
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What are the three types of operation orders
Warning Order Fragmentation order Operational Order
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What are the five types to a combat order
``` Situation Mission Execution Support Command and Control ```
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When marching on roads during daylight what is the recommended distance between soldiers?
2-5 meters between soldiers 50 meters between platoons 100 meters between companies
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When marching on roads during nighttime what is the recommended distance between soldiers?
1-3 meters between soldiers 25 meters between platoons 50 meters between companies
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When constructing a defensive position as a platoon of squad, what should the rest of the platoon of squad be doing
Providing security
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What is a patrol
Operation conducted to gather mission critical information
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What is "manually supporting fire"
When weapons are placed in support of neighboring fighting positions
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What are the three types of movement techniques used in combat
High Crawl Low Crawl Rush
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When marching, what is the distance that should be covered during the night on a road or cross country
Road 3.2 kilometers per hour | Cross country 1.6 kilometers per hour
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When marching, what is the distance that should be covered during daylight hours
4 kilometers per hour road | 2.4 kilometers per hour cross country
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How long does it take to develop night vision
30 minutes
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What formation is normally used during tactical road march
column of two one on each side of the road

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