Rag Signals: Tie a flag or a piece of bright – coloured clothing to a pole. Move it left for dashes and right for dots. Exaggerate with a figure of eight movement.
SAS 133 – Rescue & Signalling
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SAS 131 - Rescue & Signalling
By day smoke is good locator. Have a supply of smoke-producing material ready to put on your fires. Smoke not only helps rescue aircraft find you, it also shows surface wind direction. Make sure smoke is downwind of landing site and of any panel codes you have laid so it does not obscure them from above.
By day smoke is good locator. Have a supply of smoke-producing material ready to put on your fires. Smoke not only helps rescue aircraft find you, it also shows surface wind direction. Make sure smoke is downwind of landing site and of any panel codes you have laid so it does not obscure them from above.
SAS 041 - Fungi & Arctic Plants
In addition to the hardy arctic plants, many temperate species occur in summer in the far north. Some of the Arctic northern plants are Red Spruce, Black Spruce, Labrador Tea, Arctic Willow and the Ferns.
In addition to the hardy arctic plants, many temperate species occur in summer in the far north. Some of the Arctic northern plants are Red Spruce, Black Spruce, Labrador Tea, Arctic Willow and the Ferns.
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 139 - First Aid & Choking
To prevent Asphyxiation, Pressure on chest can cause asphyxiation. In an avalanche or landslide, crouch with arms bent and elbows tucked well in to protect the chest. A climber who slips and is suspended by a rope round his chest will find it hard to breathe.
To prevent Asphyxiation, Pressure on chest can cause asphyxiation. In an avalanche or landslide, crouch with arms bent and elbows tucked well in to protect the chest. A climber who slips and is suspended by a rope round his chest will find it hard to breathe.
SAS 016 - Hunting
While Hunting and trapping, Tracks in snow are easy to follow, but leave a trail of bright flags to guide you back to base. Make them high enough not to be covered by a fresh snowfall.Bleed, gut and skin while careass is warm. Roll hides before they freeze.Frostible hypothermia and snow blindness are the main hazards.
While Hunting and trapping, Tracks in snow are easy to follow, but leave a trail of bright flags to guide you back to base. Make them high enough not to be covered by a fresh snowfall.Bleed, gut and skin while careass is warm. Roll hides before they freeze.Frostible hypothermia and snow blindness are the main hazards.
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 183 - Disaster Strategy & Volcano
Gas balls: A bundle of intensely hot gas and clean may move down the side of well of lava at velocities of more than 160 kph. Unless there is a underground safe house nearby, the sole risk of survival is to submerge under water and keep your breath for the part moment or somewhere in the vicinity it will take to pass.
Gas balls: A bundle of intensely hot gas and clean may move down the side of well of lava at velocities of more than 160 kph. Unless there is a underground safe house nearby, the sole risk of survival is to submerge under water and keep your breath for the part moment or somewhere in the vicinity it will take to pass.
SAS 017 - Judging Terrain
As you descend a terrain, it is difficult to see what is below. Try moving along a spur to see what is below. That far side of a valley will give you an idea of what's on your side. The ground can fall steeply between a distant slope and a foreground bluff.
As you descend a terrain, it is difficult to see what is below. Try moving along a spur to see what is below. That far side of a valley will give you an idea of what's on your side. The ground can fall steeply between a distant slope and a foreground bluff.
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 136 - Rescue & Signalling
Helicopter Rescue: Helicopters are frequently used to carry out rescues. Where possible the pilot will land to take on survivors and fly them out. Survivors should check out suitable landing sites and create a site if necessary.
Helicopter Rescue: Helicopters are frequently used to carry out rescues. Where possible the pilot will land to take on survivors and fly them out. Survivors should check out suitable landing sites and create a site if necessary.
SAS 008 - Finding Water
Look in valley bottoms where water naturally drains. If there is no stream or pool, look for patches of green vegetation and dig there. Use a big catchment area as possible, running the water off into containers.
Look in valley bottoms where water naturally drains. If there is no stream or pool, look for patches of green vegetation and dig there. Use a big catchment area as possible, running the water off into containers.
SAS 184 - Disaster Strategy & Vehicles
Transport has an important role to play in disaster strategy. Make sure you know how to get the best use out of your vehicle in any situation. If you are trapped in a blizzard, stay in the car. If you are on a regular traffic route you will probably soon be rescued. Going for help could be too risky.
Transport has an important role to play in disaster strategy. Make sure you know how to get the best use out of your vehicle in any situation. If you are trapped in a blizzard, stay in the car. If you are on a regular traffic route you will probably soon be rescued. Going for help could be too risky.
SAS 158 - Diseases & Natural Medicine
Natural medicine or Natural remedies can be used when medical supplies are exhausted, or to supplement your store. Urine can be used as an antiseptic to wash out wounds. Maggots will keep a wound open and clean until better treatment can be given.
Natural medicine or Natural remedies can be used when medical supplies are exhausted, or to supplement your store. Urine can be used as an antiseptic to wash out wounds. Maggots will keep a wound open and clean until better treatment can be given.
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SAS 117 - Moving
Always move in formation. This will make it easy to check that no stragglers have been left behind. Have a briefing before setting out to discuss the route and to designate rallying points at which to regroup.
Always move in formation. This will make it easy to check that no stragglers have been left behind. Have a briefing before setting out to discuss the route and to designate rallying points at which to regroup.
SAS 164 - Bites & Stings
The Bites and Strings creatures are not a major problem but should be treated with respect. The image in the post describes various curing options for most of the animals and insects.
The Bites and Strings creatures are not a major problem but should be treated with respect. The image in the post describes various curing options for most of the animals and insects.
SAS 073 - Where to Camp & Building Shelter
You ought to be protected from the wind, close water but clear of any danger of flooding, with an ample supply of wood close nearby. Check above your head for dead wood in trees that might collision down in a heightened wind. don't camp opposite an amusement trail. Take notice that the intonation of running water can overwhelm different tumults which may show peril, or the intonation of quest...
You ought to be protected from the wind, close water but clear of any danger of flooding, with an ample supply of wood close nearby. Check above your head for dead wood in trees that might collision down in a heightened wind. don't camp opposite an amusement trail. Take notice that the intonation of running water can overwhelm different tumults which may show peril, or the intonation of quest...
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.
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