United States Air Force

Here is the Official US Air Force guide to staying alive in survival situations--first aid, concealment, survival at sea, building shelter, finding food and water, and more This Air Force handbook was written to help pilots who find themselves in hostile environments. While it is designed for use in formal Air Force training, it is also useful for the general reader seeking a comprehensive and complete manual of outdoor survival techniques. Any US Army survival kit would also benefit from this handbook. Among other pieces of professional and expert advice, the US Air Force Survival Handbook tells readers about: Finding your way without a mapFirst aid for illness and injuryFinding food and waterBuilding a fireConcealment techniquesUsing ropes and tying knotsSurvival at seaSignaling for helpAnimal trackingPredicting the weatherBuilding sheltersReleased on the 70th anniversary of the US Air Force, this book outlines specific survival threats found in many different types of terrain and how to survive them. It is invaluable to all who enjoy the outdoors and anyone who seeks insight into the training tactics of the US Air Force.

This handbook implements AFPD 36-22, Air Force Military Training. Information in this handbook is primarily from Air Force publications and based on knowledge requirements from the Military Knowledge and Testing System (MKTS) as determined by the Enlisted Force Development Panel and Board of Directors with membership consisting of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and major command (MAJCOM) command chief master sergeants (CCM). It applies to all active duty personnel and to Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Command units. This AFI may be supplemented at any level, but all supplements that directly implement this publication must be routed to PACE/APM for coordination prior to certification and approval. To the extent that the content of the Handbook is inconsistent with directive Air Force publications, the information in the source publication prevails. To resolve conflicts use your chain of command or contact the publication OPR.