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First Aid & Trauma

MARCH: hemorrhage, airway, respirations, circulation, hypothermia / head.

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• Scene and ABCsScene safety, then airway, breathing, circulation.
• Bleeding controlDirect pressure, tourniquet, wound packing.
• Fractures and sprainsSplint joint above and below. Check PMS.
• BurnsCool water, loose cover, watch the airway.
• ShockWarm, bleed control, evacuate early.
• HypothermiaOut of wind and wet. Warm the core first.
• Heat injuryShade, water, fan. Altered mind = evacuate.
• Airway & breathingOpen the airway. Chest seals. CPR if trained.

Shelter & Fire

Shelter first in wet cold. Fire is a tool, not a hobby.

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• Shelter prioritiesStop wind, ground, and wet heat loss.
• Improvised shelterA-frame, lean-to, debris hut.
• FireTinder nest, teepee kindling, dead-out with water.

Sanitation & Hygiene

Latrine, hands, food. Disease drops groups faster than hunger.

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• Latrine200 ft from water. Cover. Wash.
• Hand & bodySoap, feet, wipes.
• Food hygieneSeparate raw. Cook. Keep pests off.

Food Procurement

Stored food beats foraging. Positive ID only.

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• Food prioritiesStored food, fat, ration early.
• Foraging rulesPositive ID only. When in doubt leave it.
• Fishing & trappingSet lines and snares. Check. Cook thoroughly.

Signaling & Communication

Three of anything. Mirror. Pre-programmed radios.

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• Rescue signalsThree of anything. Mirror. Stay put.
• RadiosPre-program freqs. Battery windows. Simplex first.

Security & Perimeter

Noise, light, access. Detect → delay → respond.

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• Security mindsetLayered detection, delay, response.
• De-escalationDistance, cover, time. Plan the next step.

Psychological Resilience

Sleep, calories, water, work, short goals.

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• Daily structureRoutine reduces decision fatigue.
• Fear & fatigueName the fear. Next controllable task. Forced rest.