Art /Army Board - Survival Part 1
What FM covers Survival?
FM 3-05.70
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What FM covers Survival?
FM 3-05.70
What are 9 common senses of dehydration?
1) dark urine with a strong odor 2) low, urine output 3) dark, sunken eyes 4) fatigue 5) loss of skin elasticity 6) emotional instability 7) thirst 8)...
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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 the basic rules for water consumption in an arid area?
Temperatures below 100 degrees F-drink one pint of water every hour Temps above 100, drink one quart of water every hour
What are the 4 difficulties in operating in arid areas?
hard to find food, water, shelter physical movement is demanding land navigation is difficult limited cover and concealment
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Is it always safe to eat and drink what the animals eat and drink?
No
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
What FM covers Survival? | FM 3-05.70 |
What are 9 common senses of dehydration? | 1) dark urine with a strong odor 2) low, urine output 3) dark, sunken eyes 4) fatigue 5) loss of skin elasticity 6) emotional instability 7) thirst 8) “trench line” down the center of tongue 9) delayed capillary refill in the fingernail beds |
What heat effects must be considered in an arid area? | direct sun reflective heat gain conductive heat gain hot blowing winds |
What are the basic rules for water consumption in an arid area? | Temperatures below 100 degrees F-drink one pint of water every hour Temps above 100, drink one quart of water every hour |
What are the 4 difficulties in operating in arid areas? | hard to find food, water, shelter physical movement is demanding land navigation is difficult limited cover and concealment |
Is it always safe to eat and drink what the animals eat and drink? | No |
What are 6 key areas to focus on to maintain good personal hygiene to prevent infection and disease? | Keep your hands, hair, clothes, teeth clean Take care of your feet Get sufficient rest |
What are 4 crucial factors in staying healthy? | Having adequate food and water Good personal hygiene Getting sufficient rest Keeping your immunizations up to date |
What are 3 rules must you follow in order to maintain your health? | Prevent dehydration Eat sufficient food Maintain high personal hygiene |
What 6 items must be included in a soldier’s survival pattern that are placed in order of importance? | food water shelter fire first aid signals |
What 3 separate but intertwined parts is a Survival plan dependent on to be successful? | Planning Preparation Practice |
What is the key to the types of items you will need in your survival kit? | The environment |
In preparing your survival kit, how should items be selected? | To be multi-purpose, compact, lightweight, durable, and FUNCTIONAL |
What is stress? | Reaction to pressure A condition we all experience as we physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually respond to life’s tensions not a disease that you cure and eliminate |
What positive benefits are there from stress? | Provides challenges Provides chances to learn about our values and strengths Note: the goal is to have stress, but not an excess of it |
What are common signs of distress found in yourself or fellow soldiers? | 1) difficulty making decisions 2) angry outbursts 3) forgetfulness 4) low energy levels 5) constant worrying 6) propensity for mistakes 7) thoughts about death or suicide 8) trouble getting along with others 9) withdrawing from others 10) hiding from responsibility 11) carelessness |
Name 6 natural reactions/emotions a soldier may likely experience in a survival situation? | Fear Anxiety Anger and frustration Depression Loneliness and boredom Guilt |
Name 6 types stresses that you could be exposed to in a survival setting? | Injury, illness or death Uncertainty and lack of control Environment Hunger and thirst Fatigue Isolation |
Name 4 methods of improving the taste of wild plants? | Soaking Boiling Cooking Leaching (percolating) |
Why should you only drink milk from green coconuts rather than ripe, mature coconuts? | Milk from mature, ripe coconuts contain an oil that acts like a laxative |
What is the depth of a hasty fighting position? | 18-20” deep |
What is Dead Space? | An area that cannot be fired upon within a weapons sector |
What is Scanning? | Focusing your attention on an object without looking directly at it Moving your eyes in short, irregular movements |
What are the 3 types of movement techniques used in combat? | High crawl Low crawl Rush |
When is the high crawl used? | When concealment is good but enemy fire prevents you from getting up |