Passwords, 192
Mad Max III (movie), 214
PETN detonating cord, 51
Magazines for weapons, 45, 142. See also Ammunition
Pets, 59, 61, 104–105
“Phantom cell” approach, 265
Making the Best of Basics, 180
Photovoltaic panels. See Solar panels Manhole covers, opening, 241
Pistols, 45–46. See also Firearms
Maps, 171, 265
Plate steel coverings, 106, 107
Marriage, 103, 145, 149, 271–72
Pneumonia vaccinations, 152
Meals, 57, 179–80
Pregnancy, 176
Medical care, 27–31, 184–87, 332–33, 335; training, 29
Preparations, preliminary, 12–13
Prioritizing, 16–17, 284; importance, 43
Mental health issues, 152–53
Privies, 151
Merck Veterinary Manual, 215
Pump, water, 108–10
Mines, antipersonnel, 338–39
Purchasing in bulk, 65
MLRS (Multiple Launch Rocket System), 367
Purchasing plans, 38, 39, 43
Molotov cocktails, 266–67
Quisling, defined, 340
Moly Coat (powdered molybdenum disulfide) lubrication, 346
Racism, 372
MOPP (Mission Oriented Protective Posture) suits, 346, 349
Radio communications, 360–68
Radio direction finding, 295, 360–61, 362, 363
Mortars, 306
Moss (company), 303
Radios. See CB radios
Mother Earth News, 183
Raising Sheep the Modern Way, 215
MRE (Meal, Ready to Eat) rations, 41
Rally points, 196, 345
Muzzle brakes, 316
Range cards, 147
Razor wire, 162
NATO Emergency War Surgery manual, 31
Real Goods (company), 53
Reconnaissance reports, 189, 193–96
Nerve gas, 348
Reuse and recycling, 57
NFA (National Firearms Act of 1934), 63, 69–72
Rhodesian Ridgebacks, 104
Ricin, 337
Nickel cadmium batteries, 110
Rifles, 44–45. See also Firearms
Night vision goggles, 207–208
Rifle scopes, 315, 316
Northern Solar Electric Systems, 108
Rifle slings, 211
NRVC (Non-Resident Violator Compact), 73–74
Road flare igniter, 268
The Road Warrior (movie), 22–23, 101
ROTC, 116, 122, 293, 295
Survival preparations, cost, 38
RPGs (rocket propelled grenades), 112
The Survivor (Saxon), 107
Suturing of wounds, 30, 186
Sabot ammunition, 225
Scanners, 48
TAC-CP (tactical command post), 299
Scenarios, possible, 50, 60
Tail lamps, 53–54
Scopes, rifle, 315, 316
Tangle foot wire, 162–63
Sector diagrams and sketches, 147, 161–62
Tanks, 324–28
Security issues, 61–62, 105–108
Target practice and training, 143–44
Seeds, vegetable, 182
Ten Essential Herbs (Thomas), 181
“Send Lawyers, Guns, and Money” (lyrics), 81
Tents, 43, 133, 303
Tetracycline, 187
Septic systems, 150–51
Thermite (TH3) grenades, 266, 267–69, 328, 349
Shutters for windows, 107–108
Signal rockets and whistles, 307
Titration, 187, 254
Silencers on guns, 286
Toilet paper, 148, 150
Silica gel packets, 93
Tooth extraction, 132, 255
“Sky-lining,” avoiding, 146
Topographical maps, 171
SLAPs (Saboted Light Armor Projectiles), 225
Tower construction, 111
Tracers, 155–56, 215, 330
Sleeping bags, 43, 129
Tractors, 60, 62
Slings, rifle, 211
Training and training exercises, 34, 41–42, 43, 143–44, 150; firearms, 46, 143–44; medical care, 29
Slingshots, 183
Smoking, 138
Snow camouflage ponchos, 345
Trains, and hoboing, 124, 125–26
Solar dehydrators, 183
Transfusion kits, 28
Solar panels, 57–58; and CB radios, 174; and well pumps, 108–109, 110
Trash, 57
Traveling partners, importance, 133
SOPs (standard operating procedures), 23
Trees, 183
Specialization and cross-training, 46
Trenches, 158, 161, 162; for water lines, 109
Spectrum analyzers, 366
Spider holes (fox holes), 111–12
Triads concept of organization, 373
Sprinklers and fire prevention, 110
Trip flares, 153
Sta-Bil additive, 59–60
Two-man rule, 35
Stainless steel firearms, 45–46
Steam-powered engines, 212
Ultralights (airplanes), 278, 279
Stills, alcohol, 212
Underwood Pump Supply, 109
Storage: blasting supplies, 51; food, 66; vehicles, 62–63; water, 109. See also Caches
Uniforms, field, 44
Vaccinations and innoculations, 152
Storm drains, 241–43, 370
Vegetarians, 55
Supplies, 16–17, 225, 253–54, 302–303; purchasing, 65; storage, 65–66. See also specific items
Vehicles, 46–48, 60; camouflage, 62; diesel, 122–23; group standards, 47, 275; hiding keys, 304; purchasing, 47; restoration, 47–48, 248; storage, 62-63
Suppressors on guns, 286
Video cameras, 301
Where There Is No Dentist, 255
Voltaic panels. See Solar panels
Wiggy’s (company), 129
Wilderness shelters, 127
Walkie-talkies, 48; waterproofing, 48
Wind generators, 110–11
Watchdogs, 61, 104–105
Windows and window frames: armoring upgrades, 106, 107–108, 223, 276; shutters, 107–108
Water: heating, 152; lines, 109–10; pumps, 108–109; spigots, 109–10; storage, 109
Waterproof containers, 302–303
Wood. See Firewood
Weapons, 99, 135, 142, 143, 147, 218; group standards, 43–46, 214–15. See also Firearms; Knives; etc.
Wound care, 27–31, 184–87, 332–33
Xantrex (company), 110
Weight loss, 180
Wells and well pumps, 108–10
Zomeworks Corporation, 108
About the Author
James Wesley, Rawles is a former Army Intelligence officer. He writes and edits SurvivalBlog.com, the Internet’s most popular daily blog on survival and preparedness topics. Rawles is a frequent lecturer and talk radio guest on survival topics such as food storage, wilderness medicine, communications, off-grid power, and retreat security.
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a cognizant original v5 release october 10 2010
Copyright © 1990-2009 by James Wesley, Rawles. Fourth Edition (Expanded).
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