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Shelter
Construction from simple overnight 'accommodations'. During our
program you will learn to identify safe areas to build and type of
material to build temporary shelters.
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Water
Procurement from the jungle using water vines and other plant
life.
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Edible
Plants and Wildlife for food - this will include hunting,
preparing traps, identify places where to set traps. Identify edible
plants and roots.
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Traps,
Improvised Survival Tactics, and other 'tricks of the trade.'
These tactics are designed for use when drastic measures must be
applied to preserve one's own life. From basic traps, such as snares,
deadfalls and fish traps, to using weapons made from jungle products.
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The
Offensive Mindset and learning to mentally cope and 'enjoy'
adversities in order to overcome them. Confidence, application of
skills, and becoming a part of the surrounding environment.
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Knife and
Blade Work - During these expeditions you learn how to properly
use and care for a jungle knife. Sharpening, proper cutting technique,
developing the proper timing, and use as an improvised tool will all
be covered since your participation in clearing log jams and
constructing shelters is required.
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Medicinal
Plants and the uses ranging from mosquito repellants to treating
illness. In this topic you will also learn to assist yourself or
teammates during accidents or other ills faced in a tropical jungle
survival.
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Rafts
You will learn to build temporary rafts and travel on it.
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Compass
Orienteering and Tracking - This process will teach you to read a
compass properly and describe proper safe procedures of tracking in a
tropical jungle.