SURVIVAL MANUAL
SUMMER 2002
UNITED STATES
MARINE CORPS

Mountain Warfare Training Center
Bridgeport, CA. 93517-5001

SUMMER SURVIVAL COURSE

HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAP. CONTENTS

1.    REQUIREMENTS FOR SURVIVAL
2.    SURVIVAL KIT
3.    WATER PROCUREMENT
4.    EXPEDIENT SHELTERS & FIRES
5.    CORE VALUES &
        MOUNTAIN LEADERSHIP CHALLENGES
6.    SIGNALING & RECOVERY
7.    SURVIVAL NAVIGATION
8.    SURVIVAL TRAPS & SNARES
9.    SURVIVAL USES OF GAME
10.  EXPEDIENT TOOLS, WEAPONS
        AND EQUIPMENT
11.  FORAGING FOR PLANTS & INSECTS
        FOR SURVIVAL USES
12.  SURVIVAL FISHING
13.  TRACKING
14.  SURVIVAL MEDICINE
15.  MOUNTAIN WEATHER
16.  INTRO TO EVASION

APPENDIXES
A EVASION PLAN OF ACTION (EPA)
B PME VIDEO “THE EDGE”
C SURVIVAL QUICK REFERENCE CHECK LIST
D ANIMAL HABITS
E TACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
F GRADING STANDARDS