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Winter Survival Techniques

Winter Survival Techniques. Targeted Learning Objectives. The student: Will understand and demonstrate the roles of positive attitude and planning as keys to survival. Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to make a shelter.

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Winter Survival Techniques

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  1. Winter Survival Techniques B M O C

  2. Targeted Learning Objectives The student: Will understand and demonstrate the roles of positive attitude and planning as keys to survival. Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to make a shelter. Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to start a fire. Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to collect and boil water for drinking and cooking. B M O C B M O C

  3. When Reality Sets IN S it Think Organize Plan • WE don’t plan to fail • But WE do fail to plan! B M O C B M O C

  4. Equipment Your Body: The Most Important Item! Only so much energy Stay or get physically fit Manage your sweat Treat blisters/injuries IMMEDIATELY Maintain personal hygiene B M O C B M O C

  5. Equipment Review • Get QUALITY equipment • Test it and maintain it • Everything should have more than 1 use. • A lighter load saves energy and improves overall performance • Use lithium batteries. Select gear that all uses the same or at most two battery sizes. • Practice using it. B M O C

  6. 3 Levels of Defense/Survival What are the 3 Levels of Defense/Survival? Any Ideas? B M O C B M O C

  7. 3 Levels of Defense/Survival Level One:What is attached to your body Fire starting Light Cord Signal, if you can’t whistle B M O C B M O C

  8. 3 Levels of Defense/Survival Level Two What is in your duty belt or in your pockets B M O C B M O C

  9. 3 Levels of Defense/Survival Level Three What is in your pack B M O C B M O C

  10. Shelters A good shelter Provides the most protection For the least amount of energy expended Is the smallest size to meet needs And should be the first priority. B M O C B M O C

  11. Shelter Types Emergency: immediate, short term protection. Less than 10 minutes to build B M O C B M O C

  12. Shelter Types: Natural BUT avoid caves during thunderstorms! B M O C B M O C

  13. Shelter Types: Natural B M O C B M O C

  14. Shelter Types: Tarps Biggest mistake is to make it too big and too open. B M O C B M O C

  15. Tarp or poncho alone Lower back end into the wind. Must be taut to keep from flapping and to hold snow. B M O C

  16. Tarp tent B M O C

  17. How to set up tarp Video on line Click on text link for Internet version, on picture if you have the video file. The next 3 slides are all taken from YouTube Click anywhere outside the picture to advance to the next slide. B M O C

  18. Snow shelters • Can be combined with tarps or other roof types. • Pitch a tarp tent but dig down for more room. • The more you dig, the wetter you get. • Expends more energy to build • Very warm and good for longer stays. B M O C

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  21. Snow cave B M O C

  22. Quinzee B M O C

  23. Fire Starters B M O C B M O C

  24. Show Fire Building DVD B M O C

  25. Water You can go weeks without food but only 3 days without water Even minor dehydration Makes you more susceptible to hypothermia and frostbite. Clouds rational thought Compromises performance Urine should run clear: you shouldn’t be able to make yellow snow! B M O C B M O C

  26. Water You need at least 3 to 6 quarts per day, depending on activity level • Water uptake is in the small intestine. • You must drink at least 1 cup (6 to 8 gulps) of water to get the stomach to empty into the small intestine. Any less just sits in the stomach. • Your body can process only 1 cup of water every 20 to 30 minutes. • Teams should regularly plan a stop at least every 1 to 1½ hours to hydrate, adjust clothing and to eat. B M O C

  27. Water Purification Most problems blamed on bad water came from your dirty hands. Wash hands or use sanitizer. Biggest issues are Giardia and Cryptosporidium Parasites; 10 day incubation. Properly treat all water, if possible. Boiling (best) UV lights – reliable but need batteries Filters – check often Chlorine Dioxide – NOT iodine If you cannot treat it, drink anyway. Dehydration more dangerous than bugs. B M O C B M O C

  28. Water Sources • What you carry • Nearby streams • Lakes are cleaner. • UV from sun purifies upper 2”inch layer on ponds and lakes. • Melting snow • Need a container to melt snow and/or boil water. • Simple can with wire bail. B M O C

  29. Water Containers At least one with a wide mouth that can hold boiling water. Water bladders freeze easily and need regular cleaning. B M O C B M O C

  30. Questions? B M O C B M O C

  31. Field Practice • Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to make a shelter. • Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to start a fire. • Use equip/supplies on site and worn or from pack to collect and boil water for drinking and cooking. B M O C

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