Royal Marines Arctic Survival

Author: McNab
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Special Forces are sharp arrows executing special missions. Whether deep behind enemy lines for reconnaissance in support of the main force, or directly participating in combat to complete "surgical" strikes, sudden attacks, retaliatory actions, hostage rescue, and a series of extremely challenging combat tasks, small-scale special forces always demonstrate unexpected special roles. Today, in counter-terrorism operations, drug interdiction, quelling unrest, humanitarian missions, and safeguarding national sovereignty, special forces are also gradually showing irreplaceable special roles. During large-scale wars, special forces can also engage in unconventional warfare in various special ways, with the final result often exceeding people's imagination. Today, many countries have established their own special forces, which are very familiar with the cultural traditions and customs of their regions. In addition, due to regular rotations and joint military exercises with friendly forces, some special forces in Europe and the United States can also perform "global reconnaissance" and "diplomatic mission" tasks during peacetime. Special Forces are composed of soldiers with multiple tactical skills, with the motto: "Facts speak louder than words." Their basic characteristics include a sense of responsibility, confidence, versatility, all-weather capability, and opposition to individual heroism while promoting teamwork. However, the name of Special Forces itself contains such meanings: promoting teamwork. However, the name of Special Forces itself contains such meanings: executing tough and dangerous combat tasks. The Arctic wilderness is one of the most desolate regions on Earth. It is known for extreme cold, fierce winds, and long periods of darkness in winter, as if entering a lifeless ice and snow world. Although there is nowhere to take shelter, after special professional training, the personnel of the British Royal Marines can survive in such harsh environments for long periods of field survival. This British Marine Corps was established in 1664. At that time, its main task was to serve as a follow-up support force in the Second and Third Anglo-Dutch Wars; today, it has become the Arctic special operations force that the world focuses on. After reading this book, you are sure to learn many specialized techniques of field survival from them, including the following:
※ How to stay warm in an environment where water freezes at every drop;
※ How to build shelters using local materials;
※ How to choose animal or other food sources to preserve energy;
※ How to determine direction in the vast snowfields;
※ How to deal with dangerous situations and treat injuries.