Survival at Sea - FM 21-22 AFM 64-26 US Army Field Manual (1950 Civilian Reference Edition)

Book excerpt: A Comprehensive Historic Handbook on Military Water-Based Survival at SeaBuild your library with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition facsimile reissue of the official Survival at Sea - FM 21-22 AFM 64-26 US Army Field Manual, 1950 release. This historic unclassified civilian reference edition manual features the principles and procedures of survival, evasion, and escape when disaster strikes at sea and are adrift or at shore waiting for rescue.Contents include historic comprehensive discussions on concepts and principles of sea survival and escape from damaged vessels. Chapters include safety aboard a ship, abandoning ship, use of lifesaving craft and makeshift craft, how to navigate using a lifesaving craft, being adrift at sea, and preparing for rescue.Learn how things were historically done in the military for personal enrichment and historical study by learning from the classic knowledge of the American soldier. Great for learning the history behind the ins-and-outs of principles for survival and naval operations. Not just for military personnel, this book is a great gift for outdoors enthusiasts, backpackers, campers, hikers, hunters, scouts, military history enthusiasts, and veterans!A part of the Military Outdoors Skills Series.This Doublebit Historic Edition reprint of Survival at Sea FM 21-22 AFM 64-26 (1950) is professionally restored and presented from the original facsimile source with the highest degree of fidelity possible. Available in both paperback and hardcover, readers can enjoy this historic Civilian Reference Edition reissue for generations to come and learn from its timeless knowledge.