Some of the cold climate hazards are Hypothermia. Loss of temperature due to exposure, brought on by exhaustion, inadequate clothing or shelter, lack of food, lack of knowledge and preperation. Wet clothing or immersion in cold water will aggravate it, as will anxiety, stress and injuries that immobilise.
SAS 157 – Diseases
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SAS 095 - Camp Tools & Beds
Beds: Avoid lying on cold, damp ground. In the tropics raise the bed to provide a current of air. In cold climates, Keep a fire going through the night and build a screen to reflect heat back on your sleeping area. On dry ground, stones heated in the fire and then buried under a thin layer of soil beneath the bedding will keep you warm.
Beds: Avoid lying on cold, damp ground. In the tropics raise the bed to provide a current of air. In cold climates, Keep a fire going through the night and build a screen to reflect heat back on your sleeping area. On dry ground, stones heated in the fire and then buried under a thin layer of soil beneath the bedding will keep you warm.
SAS 028 - Food
Should stomach trouble occur, drink plenty of hot water; do not eat again until the pain goes. If it is severe, induce vomiting by tickling the back of the throat. Swallowing some charcoal will also induce vomiting and may absorb the poison at the same time.
Should stomach trouble occur, drink plenty of hot water; do not eat again until the pain goes. If it is severe, induce vomiting by tickling the back of the throat. Swallowing some charcoal will also induce vomiting and may absorb the poison at the same time.
Surviving Hostage Situation
Who needs to hold up till they catch Hands Up ! To resolve how to survive a prisoner scenario ? Straight Bolz, who independently arranged the discharge of more than 800 prisoners as head of New York Police Dept prisoner arrangement group, discloses the 12 steps to getting out in one piece.
Who needs to hold up till they catch Hands Up ! To resolve how to survive a prisoner scenario ? Straight Bolz, who independently arranged the discharge of more than 800 prisoners as head of New York Police Dept prisoner arrangement group, discloses the 12 steps to getting out in one piece.
SAS 045 - Tropical Plants
Some of the most useful edible plants are Water spinach, Lotus, Water Lily, Wild Yam, Wild rice, Sugarcane, Millets, Bamboo. One can recognise the relations of cultivated varieties such as avocado and citrus fruits. Always apply edibility test to unknown plants, using very small amounts.
Some of the most useful edible plants are Water spinach, Lotus, Water Lily, Wild Yam, Wild rice, Sugarcane, Millets, Bamboo. One can recognise the relations of cultivated varieties such as avocado and citrus fruits. Always apply edibility test to unknown plants, using very small amounts.
SAS 147 - First Aid & Fractures
Types of Fracture: If no medical help is expected, reduce closed fractures as soon as possible after injury by applying traction, then splint and immobilise the whole length of the limb. Splints can be pieces of wood, rools of newspaper, ski sticks, etc.
Types of Fracture: If no medical help is expected, reduce closed fractures as soon as possible after injury by applying traction, then splint and immobilise the whole length of the limb. Splints can be pieces of wood, rools of newspaper, ski sticks, etc.
SAS 101 - Knots
Triple Bowline: A bowline made with a twofold line. Structure a circle, pass copied exist close through circle, betraying standing part and trust through circle. This produces 3 circles which could be utilized for supplies haulage, or as asit-sling or lifting saddle with one circle adjust every thigh and the different adjust the midsection.
Triple Bowline: A bowline made with a twofold line. Structure a circle, pass copied exist close through circle, betraying standing part and trust through circle. This produces 3 circles which could be utilized for supplies haulage, or as asit-sling or lifting saddle with one circle adjust every thigh and the different adjust the midsection.
SAS 069 - Fishing
When you can see fish but they are not taking bait, tie several hooks to a pole an lower it into water. Suspend a bright object 20cm above the pole, and when fish go to inspect it, pull hooks up sharply to catch them.
When you can see fish but they are not taking bait, tie several hooks to a pole an lower it into water. Suspend a bright object 20cm above the pole, and when fish go to inspect it, pull hooks up sharply to catch them.
SAS 121 - Moving on Water
Crossing with Ropes: You need a loop of rope three times as long as the width of the stream and at least three people in the party- the fittest person crosses while two control the rope to keep it out of the water as much as possible, and stand by to haul the crosser to safety if difficulties are encountered.
Crossing with Ropes: You need a loop of rope three times as long as the width of the stream and at least three people in the party- the fittest person crosses while two control the rope to keep it out of the water as much as possible, and stand by to haul the crosser to safety if difficulties are encountered.
SAS 120 - Moving on Waterways
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
Moving on the waterways needs to be done very carefully. A large group will need several rafts. The first should carry no equipment or provisions, just the fittest group members to act as lookouts and warn of hazards. Waterfalls and rapids are often indicated by spray or mist. They can also be heard for some distance. If in doubt, moor the raft and reconnoitre on foot.
SAS 036 - Edible Plants
Some poisonous plants are easy to mistake for edible species. Do not take risks: identify carefully. Learn to recognise the following in addition to those illustrated: The ButterCups, Lupins, Vetches or Locoweeds, False Helleborines, Henbane, Virginia Creeper, BUckthorns.
Some poisonous plants are easy to mistake for edible species. Do not take risks: identify carefully. Learn to recognise the following in addition to those illustrated: The ButterCups, Lupins, Vetches or Locoweeds, False Helleborines, Henbane, Virginia Creeper, BUckthorns.
PS Emergency Preparedness Checklist (1)
Whenever fiasco strikes, you should not have much chance to act. Plan now for a sudden crisis. Memorize how to ensure your self and adapt to any sort of debacle by arranging ahead.
Whenever fiasco strikes, you should not have much chance to act. Plan now for a sudden crisis. Memorize how to ensure your self and adapt to any sort of debacle by arranging ahead.
SAS 119 - Moving on Waterways
A wide river will be easier to float on than to walk beside. Long-term survivors should experiment with making canoes by burning out the centre of a tree trunk or covering a frame of willow with birch bark or skins.
A wide river will be easier to float on than to walk beside. Long-term survivors should experiment with making canoes by burning out the centre of a tree trunk or covering a frame of willow with birch bark or skins.
SAS 096 - Camp Tools & Animal Products
Skins and Furs: Properly prepared skins ae supple, strong, and resist tearing. They have good thermal insulation, and are permeable to air and water vapour. For moccasins, shelters, laces, thongs, water bags or canoes, the fur is removed, but for warm clothing, bedding or a good insulating groundsheet is should be left on.
Skins and Furs: Properly prepared skins ae supple, strong, and resist tearing. They have good thermal insulation, and are permeable to air and water vapour. For moccasins, shelters, laces, thongs, water bags or canoes, the fur is removed, but for warm clothing, bedding or a good insulating groundsheet is should be left on.
SAS 081 - Fire
Tinder is any material that takes only a spar to ignite. Birch bark, dried grasses, wood shavings, bird down, waxed paper, cotton fluff, fir cones, pine needles, powdered dried fungi, scorched or charred cotton arc excellent tinder, as in the fine dust produced by wood burrowing insects and the inside of bird's nests.
Tinder is any material that takes only a spar to ignite. Birch bark, dried grasses, wood shavings, bird down, waxed paper, cotton fluff, fir cones, pine needles, powdered dried fungi, scorched or charred cotton arc excellent tinder, as in the fine dust produced by wood burrowing insects and the inside of bird's nests.
SAS 161 - Medicinal Plants
Some of the medicinal plants and their Antiseptics are Eyebright, Garlic, Wild Thyme, Figwort.
Some of the medicinal plants and their Antiseptics are Eyebright, Garlic, Wild Thyme, Figwort.
SAS 082 - Fire
Blazing the Oil and Water: Pierce a minor hole in base of a tin can for every fluid and fit tapered adheres to represent the rush. The oil and dilute run a trough to a metal plate. To expand course haul out stick; goad into decrease.
Blazing the Oil and Water: Pierce a minor hole in base of a tin can for every fluid and fit tapered adheres to represent the rush. The oil and dilute run a trough to a metal plate. To expand course haul out stick; goad into decrease.
SAS 026 - Tropical Regions
A wide mixed bag of tree grown foods, roots and leaves are ready. Banana, papaya, mango and figs are effortlessly distinguished, anyhow you might discover the abundance of tropical nourishments puzzling. An extensive variety of well evolved creatures, reptiles, feathered creatures and fish might be chased, trapped and casted a line out there. In addition there are sufficient materials fo...
A wide mixed bag of tree grown foods, roots and leaves are ready. Banana, papaya, mango and figs are effortlessly distinguished, anyhow you might discover the abundance of tropical nourishments puzzling. An extensive variety of well evolved creatures, reptiles, feathered creatures and fish might be chased, trapped and casted a line out there. In addition there are sufficient materials fo...
SAS 137 - Rescue & First Aid
Before approaching a casuality, check for danger from falling debris, gas traffic, etc. Switch current off before touching electrocution victims.
Before approaching a casuality, check for danger from falling debris, gas traffic, etc. Switch current off before touching electrocution victims.
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