SAS 079 – Building Shelter

If you decide that there is no hope of rescue and it is impracticable to make your own way to safety due to distance, time of year, lack of equipment or physical condition, make a comfortable, permanent shelter.

SAS 079 - Building Shelter

SAS 079 – Building Shelter

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SAS 094 - Camp Tools
Tree Felling: Check overhead for dead branches and hornets nests. Clear Creepers and branches which could deflect blows. Cut branches off from the outside of the join. Cut from both sides of the tree, first chopping out notch at an angle of 45 and another on the opposite side ata lower level on the side to which you want to tree to fall.
SAS 013 - Climate & Terrain
Survival can also be obtained from the Decidous Forests, The Temperate Grasslands, Mediterranean regions, Tropical Forests, Savannahs. Be guided by the constellations and travel by night without depending much on the compasses as they are very unreliable. 
Family Disaster Plan (1)
Where will your family be when disaster strikes ? They could be anywhere. How will you find each other ? Will you know if your children are safe ?Look out the image to get the answers for all these questions and be safe. 
SAS 007 - Facing Disaster & Water
It is no use of giving up when a disaster takes place. Only positive action can save you. People can survive seemingly impossible situations if they have the determination. Self-confidence is a product of good training ad sound knowledge. These must be acquired before you face a survival situation .
SAS 087 - Fire
Cooking in clay: This requires o utensils. Wrap food in a ball of clay and place in the embers. Heat radiates through the clay, which protects against food scorching. Animals must be cleaned and gutted first but need to be otherwise prepared.
SAS 134 - Rescue & Hand Signalling
Some of the codes that are used in the mountain rescues are: Message: SOS, Message: HELP NEEDED, MESSAGE: MESSAGE UNDERSTOOD, MESSAGE: RETURN TO BASE
SAS 054 - Animal Dangers & Trapping
It is easier to trap than to hunt small prey. Choice of baits and site is important. Food may be scarce, but a little used as bait may bring rewards.Be patient and give the traps tim. Animals will be wary until they get used to them - that is when they will run into them. 
SAS 078 - Building Shelter
In polar territories gives in and hollows shape basic safe houses. Depending on if you convey a bivouac, stretch it is insurance by heaping up detached snow around and over it, so long as it can back the weight. At exceptionally level temperatures snow is strong and you require spades and ice saws to cut into it or make obstructs of it. 
SAS 170 - Dangerous Water Creatures
Protection against Sharks: If you have shark repellent, follow the manufacturer's instructions. It may not befully effective, but even so use only if the situation is very grave. Repellent soon dissipates in the water and becomes ineffective.
Healing Bullet Wounds
Stop the bleeding by applying pressure directly to the wound with any available clean cloth. If the bullet has exited the body, apply pressure to both puncture areas. Remove the bullet, if it's still inside the body, with a pair of sterlized hemostats, Most of the bullet fragment upon impact to ensure that all bullet fragments are removed.
SAS 125 - Sea Survival & Signalling
How to Signal at Sea ? Use flares, dye markers and movement of any kind to attract attention at sea. If you have no signalling equipment, wave clothing or tarpauliins and churn the water if it is still. At night or in fog use a whistle to maintain contact with other survivors.
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.
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. 
Surviving Hostage Situation
Who needs to hold up till they catch Hands Up ! To resolve how to survive a prisoner scenario ? Straight Bolz, who independently arranged the discharge of more than 800 prisoners as head of New York Police Dept prisoner arrangement group, discloses the 12 steps to getting out in one piece. 
SAS 178 - Disaster Strategy, Flood, Tsunami & Avalanche
A tsunami or tidal wave is linked with an earthquake beneath the ocean, creating a series of waves which can reach more than 30m. Not all earthquakes cause tsunami, but any earthquake could.
SAS 140 - First Aid & Mouth to Mouth
Artificial Respiration: With any form of resucitation the first five minutes are the most critical, but if breathing does not start, keep artificial respiration up for at least an hour. In a group, take turns. Dont give up !
Spotting a Hidden Handgun
The image in the post depicts how to use a hindered gun and how to fire from it.
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.