1. SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) Objective: Know how to survive in situations where your safety and life depends on your decisions Samples of Behavior Define survival preparedness List several items a survival pattern must include Define the letters in the keyword SURVIVAL

2. Survival -- What is it? Survival Preparedness Being able to cope in situations where your safety is not automatically assured by the resources to which you’re accustomed SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1)

3. Survival Pattern => Increase odds you’ll survive Food Water Shelter Fire First Aid Signals SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) The survival situation will determine which of the items to the left are most important. Can you explain what this means?

4. Size up the situation Your surroundings Your physical condition Your equipment SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) S

5. Use all your senses Haste makes waste 1st Thought: Am I safe here? Note sounds and smell SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) U

6. Remember where you are Spot your location, look around If on the move, always try to know where you are in relation to where you were Keep in mind water sources SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) R

7. Vanquish fear and panic—the greatest enemies in survival Vanquish: To gain mastery over, subdue completely, eliminate How? Training and Preparation = Confidence SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) V

8. Improvise Use common items to perform uncommon actions SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) I

9. Value Living Find something to live for Be stubborn SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) V

10. Act only after thinking SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) A

11. Live by your wits, but for now, learn basic skills Learn about your environment Practice makes perfect Prepare yourself and your equipment before you enter an environment But be ready for the unexpected SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) L

12. Exercise – Mountain Trail SURVIVAL PREPAREDNESS (Chapter 1-1) And the best answer is …… a