Secrets of Elite Forces from Around the World U.S. Navy SEALs: Maritime Survival

Author: (English) MacNab
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Publish Date: 2005-02-01
Features: Special forces are like sharp arrows executing special missions. Whether they are deep behind enemy lines to conduct reconnaissance for the main force, or directly participate 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 actions, and defending 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 allied forces, some special forces in Europe and America can also perform "global reconnaissance" and "diplomatic mission" tasks during peacetime. Special forces are composed of soldiers with various 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 meaning: promoting teamwork. However, the name of special forces itself contains such meaning: executing tough and dangerous combat tasks. The U.S. Navy SEALs were established in the 1960s of the last century. At that time, their main battlefield was the river and coastal areas in South Asia. Years of war tested this commando unit, gradually making it the world's best naval survival warriors and elite naval combat force. In this book, you can learn many basic survival skills and military secrets of the SEALs at sea. In addition, this book also narrates the survival secrets at sea from the moment of falling into the water to the landing period, including how to find fresh water and food, how to use clouds and stars to determine direction, how to treat common waterborne diseases, and other problems often encountered in special environments? Additionally, it includes the following content:
※ How to avoid shark attacks;
※ How to predict an approaching storm;
※ How to swim and conserve energy;
※ How to send a distress signal at sea;
※ How to treat a jellyfish sting;
※ How to make a log raft.