by John Boswell
First published 1981
John Boswell presents military survival methods developed by the U.S. Armed Forces for personnel operating in hostile environments. The manual covers navigation skills including map interpretation and compass use for finding direction in unfamiliar terrain. Boswell explains orienteering techniques that allow soldiers to plot courses and maintain bearing across varied landscapes. The guide details first aid procedures for treating injuries and medical emergencies when professional help remains unavailable. Hunting and trapping sections demonstrate methods for securing food sources in wilderness settings. Each chapter builds practical knowledge through step-by-step instructions and field-tested approaches. The book serves readers who need reliable survival information based on proven military training protocols.
Genres: survival, military-fiction, adventure, non-fiction
Vibes: informative, instructional, practical
Tropes: field-guide, self-reliance
Setting: United States
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
Hardcover · Rawson Assoc