SURVIVAL MANUAL
SUMMER 2002
UNITED STATES
SUMMER 2002
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