Monday, December 10 th, 2018 Participate In An Over Night Field Training Exercise (FTX) EO C121.02/03/04 WO Kearney & CWO Syganiec

2EO C121.02/03/04 Teaching Point 1 Explain the Effects of Cold Climate Exposure

Wet Cold 3ADD A FOOTER This is when temperature is close to freezing point Clothes must be water proof and wind proof for outer layer

Dry Cold 4 This is when the temperature is below -10°

Wind Chill 5 Wind chill is defined as the calories lost during one hour from your body. To be comfortable you need to maintain a constant body temperature.

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Rules of Cold Weather Training 7 There are four things to remember… Keep in Shape Proper Hydration Eating to Keep Fit Maintain a Healthy Attitude

Keep in Shape 8 Rules of Cold Weather Training The clothes you wear in the winter are heavy. This could make you get tired much faster than normal. If you stay in decent shape than you will not become so tired as easy as someone not as in shape as you

Proper Hydration 9 Rules of Cold Weather Training DRINK LOTS OF WATER!!!!! Lack of water can lead to dehydration, dehydration leads to fatigue (sleepy) Without water and you are doing many physical activities you could faint due to the lack of fluids you are not having It may not be noticeable to you until it is to late so just DRINK WATER!!!

Eating to Keep Fit 10 Rules of Cold Weather Training Nice and hot/warm foods are the best MRE’s are not the best when out in the field but when hot/warm they are still very substantial If you bring trail mix this is a great healthy snack that can help you for the duration of the weekend Before, during, and after eating you should what?

Healthy Attitude 11 Rules of Cold Weather Training Survive longer while out in the cold You should always stay: Alert Cheerful Work Hard Can be difficult and uncomfortable but when you have a healthy attitude, it helps big time and you could even forget about the cold

12EO C121.02/03/04 Teaching Point 2 CWO Syganiec Select Cold Weather Clothing

Layering System 13 What is it? Outer Layer Water/Wind Proof Mid Layer Normal Clothes Base Layer Polyester

Value in Choice and Use of Footwear 14 Footwear is loose and in layers Avoid restrictions in your foots circulation Change socks as often as possible Dry footwear when wet/damp Footgear kept clean Footwear fits to avoid blisters and hotspots

C.O.L.D 15 What is C.O.L.D.? C Clean Clothing O Overheating L Loose/Layers D Dry

16EO C121.02/03/04 Teaching Point 3 Recognize the Effects of Cold Climate Exposure

Injuries in Cold Weather 17 There are six different injuries that can happen out in the cold weather… Bleeding Shock Snow blindness Immersion foot Frostbite Hypothermia To find the information on this please go to

Winter Hygiene 18ADD A FOOTER Washing Shaving Teeth Changing Clothes Foot Care

19 WashingShaving Wash face twice daily Wash hands many times Wash once a day is the following: armpits, feet, and crotch since this is where most of your body heat comes from Shave every day It is best to shave before bed due to the body being warmer Doing it in the morning may tear the oils on your face Winter Hygiene

20 TeethFoot Care Teeth should be brushed twice daily Before and after bed This prevents germs Socks should be changed as soon as the other pair get wet Feet should be washed or wiped down with a baby wipe/cloth and soap to clean the foot Winter Hygiene