U.S. Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76

This is the official U.S. Army guide to surviving all manner of extreme, life-threatening situations. Field-tested and time-honored, the strategies and techniques within have been recorded by the U.S. Army and are used regularly for official training. Topics covered include:

• Psychology of Survival
• Survival Planning and Preparation
• Basic Medicine
• Shelters and Firecraft
• Procurement of Food and Water
• Edible and Medicinal Plants
• Poisonous Plants and Dangerous Animals
• Weapons and Tools
• Water Crossings and Obstacles
• Direction Finding and Signaling
• Survival and Escape of Hostile Areas

This guide also contains chapters on survival in specific climates like the desert, tropics, cold weather, and the sea, and dangerous man-made conditions including nuclear, chemical, and biological hazards. This is important information for soldiers, hikers, back-packers, hunters, and climbers. If you want to be prepared when things get real, this is the book you need.