Most Important & Basic Things Required for Survival Flashcards

The WILL TO SURVIVE

Foodwatershelterfirefirst aidand signals(Should be in order of importance based on situation)

The desire to live despite seemingly insurmountable mental or physical obstacles

Enviornmental conditions - Climate. terrain, life formsTime Condition - The duration of the survival episode (Every decision will include an assesment of when recovery or return is possible)Survivors Condition - Mental/Physical condition. Injuries, physical and psychological conditioning

Pain - Signals damage or injury to a part of the body. Should be considered a discomfort to be toleratedThirst and Dehydration - The lack of sufficient bodily fluids, it decreases the body's ability to function. Among the most critical problems faced by survivors. Drink plenty of water anytime it is available especially when eatingThermal - Numbness principle sympton of cold, weakness of overheating. An increase of 6-8 degrees above normal for a prolonged period can prove fatal. A devitation of as little as 1-2 degrees reduces efficienct.Hunger - To overcome adjust to discomfort and adapt to primitive conditionsFrustration - Occurs when progress towards a goal is stopped by obstacles or because goal is unrealistic. Control by channeling energies into positive worthwile obtainable goal.Insecurity - A feeling of helplessness or inadequecy. Establish attainable goals, builds confidence and strengthens will to liveSleep deprivation, Isolation, and Depression

Together with each compounding the others in severity

FearAnxietyPanicAnger or HostilityImpatienceLoneliness and BoredomHopelessness

Quickening of pulse, tremblingDilation of pupilsIncreased muscular tension and fatiguePerspiration of palms, soles of feet and armpitsDryness of mouth and throat, higher pitch of voice, stammeringFeeling of butterflies in the stomach, emptiness of stomach, faintness or nausea

Irratability, increased hostilityTalkativeness leading to speechlessnessConfusion, forgetfulness, inability to concentrateFeeling of unreality, flight or panic, stupor

Shock, so always treat for shock during survival episode

Understand fearAdmit fear existsAccept fear as reality

Develop confidence and increase capabilities through physical and mental fitness programs. Know survival equipment location and usesBe prepared to accept the possibility of becoming a survivorKeep informedKeep busy or prevent the stresses of survival to reduce the fear factorPractice religious beliefs

Tools -EquipmentTraining - KnowledgeWill to survive - more on individual than training

Overcoming stressCrisis period - realization of the gravity of the situationCoping period - resolve to endure rather than succumbAttitude - most important elementOptimism - Maintain positive outlook

Basic knowledge of survival self aidimprovised shelter constructionfire craft