McNab, Chris, 1970-

Surviving the world's extreme regions : desert, arctic, mountains, & jungle / Desert, arctic, mountains, and jungle Desert, arctic, mountains, & jungle Chris McNab ; introduction by Colonel John T. Carney, Jr., USAF-Ret., President, Special Operations Warrior Foundation. - Broomall, PA : Mason Crest, [2015] - 64 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm. - Extreme survival in the military . - Extreme survival in the military. .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 62-63) and index.

Survival in the arctic -- Survival in the desert -- Survival in the jungle -- Survival in the mountains -- Series glossary of key terms -- Equipment requirements.

The worlds elite soldiers can survive in the worst of conditions, whether the extreme heat of the desert or the snowy summit of a mountain. These units are trained to be experts in warfare, but their training also gives them the knowledge to live in the planets wildest places for weeks at a time. Learn the techniques the worlds finest soldiers use to survive in harsh conditions around the globe. Discover a variety of tips for surviving in barren deserts and freezing tundra. Find out how elite troops cope with danger and deprivation. You will also learn: how to find water and food. how to build shelters. how to navigate. how to perform first aid. how to identify and avoid dangerous animals and insects.

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Survival--Juvenile literature.
Survivalism--Juvenile literature.
Military readiness--Juvenile literature.
Military education--Juvenile literature.
Survival.
Military readiness.
Military education.
Military education.
Military readiness.
Survival.
Survivalism.


Juvenile works.

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