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.IX-3• Streams and rivers (filtered before drinking).• Lakes, ponds, pools, etc.• Water from below the surface ( DO NOT stir up the water).• Use a seep well.(b) Water preparation (Figures IX-4 and IX-5).• Filtering through earth removes 99 percent ofradioactivity.• Purify all water sources.(2) Food.(a) Processed foods (canned or packaged) are preferred; wash and wipe containers before use.(b) Animal foods.• Avoid animals that appear to be sick or dying.• Skin carefully to avoid contaminating the meat.• Before cooking, cut meat away from the bone,leaving at least 1/8 inch of meat on the bone.• Discard all internal organs.• Cook all meat until very well done.(c) Avoid.• Aquatic food sources (use only in extremeemergencies because of high concentration of radiation).• Shells of all eggs (contents will be safe to eat).• Milk from animals.(d) Plant foods (in order of preference).• Plants whose edible portions grow underground (forexample, potatoes, turnips, carrots, etc.).Wash and remove skin.• Edible portions growing above ground that can bewashed and peeled or skinned (bananas, apples, etc.).• Smooth skinned vegetables, fruits, or above groundplants that are not easily peeled or washed.IX-4Figure IX-4.Filtration Systems, Filtering WaterFigure IX-5.Filtration Systems, Settling WaterIX-5c.Self-aid:(1) General rules:(a) Prevent exposure to contaminants.(b) Use personal hygiene practices and remove bodywaste from shelter.(c) Rest, avoid fatigue.(d) Drink liquids.(2) Wounds.(a) Clean affected area.(b) Use antibacterial ointment or cleaning solution.(c) Cover with clean dressing.(d) Watch for signs of infection.(3) Burns.(a) Clean affected area.(b) Cover with clean dressing.(4) Radiation sickness (nausea, weakness, fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of hair, radiation burns).(a) Time is required to overcome.(b) Rest.(c) Drink fluids.(d) Maintain food intake.(e) Prevent additional exposure.2.Biological Conditionsa.Clues which may alert you to a biological attack follow: (1) Enemy aircraft dropping objects or spraying.(2) Breakable containers or unusual bombs, particularly those bursting with little or no blast, and muffled explosions.(3) Smoke or mist of unknown origin.(4) Unusual substances on the ground or vegetation; sick looking plants or crops.b.Protection from biological agents follow:(1) Use protective equipment.(2) Bathe as soon as the situation permits.(3) Wash hair and body thoroughly with soap and water.(4) Clean thoroughly under fingernails.(5) Clean teeth, gums, tongue, and roof of mouth frequently.IX-6c.Survival tips for biological conditions follow: (1) Keep your body and living area clean.(2) Stay alert for clues of biological attack.(3) Keep nose, mouth, and skin covered.(4) Keep food and water protected.Bottled or canned foods are safe if sealed.If in doubt, boil food and water for 10 minutes.(5) Construct shelter in a clear area, away from vegetation, with entrance 90 degrees to the prevailing wind.(6) If traveling, travel crosswind or upwind (takingadvantage of terrain to stay away from depressions).3.Chemical Conditionsa.Detecting.(1) Smell.Many agents have little or no odor.(2) Sight.Many agents are colorless:(a) Color.Yellow, orange, or red smoke or mist.(b) Liquid.Oily, dark patches on leaves, ground, etc.(c) Gas.Some agents appear as a mist immediatelyafter shell burst.(d) Solid.Most solid state agents have some color.(3) Sound.Muffled explosions are possible indications of chemical agent bombs.(4) Feel.Irritation to the nose, eyes, or skin and/or moisture on the skin are danger signs.(5) Taste.Strange taste in food or water indicatescontamination.(6) General indications.Tears, difficult breathing, choking, itching, coughing, dizziness.(7) Wildlife.Presence of sick or dying animals.b.Protection against chemical agents follows:(1) Use protective equipment.(2) Avoid contaminated areas.(a) Exit contaminated area by moving crosswind.(b) Select routes on high ground.(c) Avoid cellars, ditches, trenches, gullies, valleys, etc.(d) Avoid woods, tall grasses, and bushes as they tend to hold chemical agent vapors.IX-7(e) Decontaminate body and equipment as soon as possible by—• Removing.Pinch-blotting.• Neutralizing.Warm water.• Destroying.Burying.c.Self-aid in chemically contaminated areas.(1) If a chemical defense ensemble is available—(a) Use all protective equipment.(b) Follow antidote directions when needed.(2) If a chemical defense ensemble is not available—(a) Remove or tear away contaminated clothing.(b) Rinse contaminated areas with water.(c) Improvise a breathing filter using materials available (T-shirt, handkerchief, fabric, etc.).d.Tips for the survivor:(1) DO NOT use wood from a contaminated area for fire.(2) Look for signs of chemical agents around water sources before procurement (oil spots, foreign odors, dead fish, or animals).(3) Keep food and water protected.(4) DO NOT use plants for food or water in contaminated areas.IX-8Appendix ATHE WILL TO SURVIVEARTICLE VI CODE OF CONDUCTI will never forget that I am an American fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free.I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.1.Psychology of Survivala.Preparation—(1) Know your capabilities and limitations.(2) Keep a positive attitude.(3) Develop a realistic plan.(4) Anticipate fears.(5) Combat psychological stress by—(a) Recognizing and anticipating existing stressors (injury, death, fatigue, illness, environment, hunger, isolation).(b) Attributing normal reactions to existing stressors (fear, anxiety, guilt, boredom, depression, anger).(c) Identifying signals of distress created by stressors (indecision, withdrawal, forgetfulness, carelessness, and propensity to make mistakes).b.Strengthen your will to survive with—(1) The Code of Conduct.(2) Pledge of Allegiance.(3) Faith in America.(4) Patriotic songs.(5) Thoughts of return to family and friends.c.Group dynamics of survival include—(1) Leadership, good organization, and cohesiveness promote high morale:(a) Preventing panic.(b) Creating strength and trust in one another.(c) Favoring persistency in overcoming failure.(d) Facilitating formulation of group goals.(2) Taking care of your buddy.(3) Working as a team.(4) Reassuring and encouraging each other.A-1(5) Influencing factors are—(a) Enforcing the chain of command.(b) Organizing according to individual capabilities.(c) Accepting suggestions and criticism.2.Spiritual Considerationsa.Collect your thoughts and emotions.b.Identify your personal beliefs.c.Use self-control.d.Meditate.e.Remember past inner sources to help you overcome adversity.f.Pray for your God’s help, strength, wisdom, and rescue.(1) Talk to your God.(2) Give thanks that God is with you.(3) Ask for God’s help.(4) Pray for protection and a positive outcome.g.Remember scripture, verses, or hymns; repeat them to yourself and to your God.h.Worship without aid of written scripture, clergy, or others.i.Forgive—(1) Yourself for what you have done or said that was wrong.(2) Those who have failed you.j.Praise God and give thanks because—(1) God is bigger than your circumstances.(2) God will see you through (no matter what happens).(3) Hope comes from a belief in heaven and/or an after-life.k.Trust.(1) Faith and trust in your God.(2) Love for family and self.(3) Never lose hope.(4) Never give up.l.With other survivors—(1) Identify or appoint a religious lay leader.(2) Discuss what is important to you.(3) Share scriptures and songs.(4) Pray for each other.(5) Try to have worship services [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]
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