SAS 019 – Terrain Dangers

Some of the areas of danger on the terrains are the avalanches. They are a serious hazard in all high mountian regions. 
Most seashores offer abundant sources of food and excellent prospects for survival. 


SAS 019 - Terrain Dangers

SAS 019 – Terrain Dangers

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SAS 146 - First Aid, Burns & Fractures
Types of burns: Deep burns are charred or white, and bone or muscle may be visible. Superficial burns are much more painful. Blisters should never be burst deliverately. If face and neck are burnt, ensure airway is clear. Scalds are caused by liquids treat as for burns.
SAS 110 - Direction Finding
Plants can give an indication of north and south. They tend to grow towards the sun, so flowers and most abundant growth will be to the south in the northern hemisphere, to the north in the southern. Moss on tree trunks will be greener and more profuse on that side.
SAS 055 - Animal Trapping
A Spring Spear trap is a springy shaft with a lance joined is kept taut over the trail. A slip ring made of smooth material connected to an excursion wire functions as discharge. The Nets which fill in as winged creature trap extend a fine net between trees where winged creatures perch. On the other hand, a fine twine criss-crossed between trees opposite their flight way will harm fledgl...
SAS 010 - Water
Plants often trap water in cavities. Old, hollow joints of bamboo fill up with water; shake them - if you hear water, cut a notch at the base of each joing and tip the water out. 
Fallout Shelter (1)
A fallout shelter is an encased space extraordinarily composed to secure tenants from radioactive flotsam and jetsam or aftermath coming about because of an atomic eruption. Numerous such havens were built as civil barrier measures around the Freezing War.
SAS 053 - Animal Tracking
Small animals like termites, bees, wasps and hornets, Ants, Locusts, Crickets and grasshopers, snails slugs and worms can be easily tracked and trapped for hunting purposes. 
SAS 132 - Rescue & Signalling
Heliograph: Use the sun and a reflector to flash light signals. Any shiny object will do - polished tin, glass, a piece of foil - but a hand mirror is best. Long flashes are dashes and quick ones dots. If you do not know morse code, random flashes should attract attention.
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.
SAS 151 - First Aid & Moving the Injured
Moving the Injured : Loading a Stretcher. A patient on a blanket can be lifted using the blanket. Other methods of lifting depend on the number of helpers. Agree signals for synchronised movements.
Starting a fire
Experienced campers know how to start a fire without a lighter or matches, but do you ? When lost in the wilderness, being able to make a fire can be a lifesaver, both to signal your location and to use for warmth and cooking.
PS Family Disaster Plan (3)
Going with neighbours can recovery exists and property. Meet with your neighbours to idea how the neighborhood might work as a single unit after a calamity until assistance arrives. Depending on if you are a part of a neighbourhood conglomeration, for example a home cooperation or wrongdoing watch aggregation, present catastrophe preparedness as another movement....
SAS 175 - Disaster Strategy & Fire
Escaping through fire: Sometimes the best escape route may be to run through the flames. This is impossible if they are very intense and the area covered by thefire is great. In a large clearing or on heath land, however, it may be possible to run through less dense fire to refuge on the already burned-out land.
SAS 176 - Disaster Strategy, Fire & Flood
Aeroplanes are equipped with automatic extinguishers for engine fires and hand held extinguishers in the cabin. Action should be taken immediately. On civil airlines summon a flight attendant immediately you suspect fire - the staff know where equipment is and how to use it.
SAS 077 - Building Shelter
Atap and other large leaves when thatched make the best roofs and walls for jungle shelters. Look for any plant similarly structured, the bigger and broader the better. Closely layer halves of atap on a roof frame. Walls can be less dense.
SAS 128 - Sea Survival & Fishing
The survival at sea is vulnerable to shark attack. Ocean sharks are not usually ferocious when food is plentiful. Most are cowards and can be scared off by the jab of a stick, especially on the nose. However, makinga commotion may attract sharks. Sharks feed off the ocean bottom, but hungry sharks will follow fish to the surface and into shallow water.
SAS 135 - Rescue & Signalling
Information Signals: If you abandon camp leave clear direction markers to indicate your route. Continue to make them, not only for people to follow but to establish your own route as a guide if you start going back on your trail
Surviving a Thunderstorm
To survive from a thunderstorm, do not take cover under the tree's or any other wooden structure. If struck by lightning, they will effectively explode and you will be trapped under a fiery tree of death. On top of that, you will probably have quite a few big splinters.
SAS 150 - First Aid & Bandaging
Never join bandages with knots. Anchor separate strips by binding over a previously applied layer. Tie finishing knots over uninjured side or limb. Use knots which are easily untied and easily accessible.