The Green Beret Bushcrafting Guide by Brian Morris

Author:Brian Morris [Morris, Brian]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781510771468
Published: 2023-03-14T16:00:00+00:00

© Brian Morris

In the area for cooking/eating/food and trash storage, store food in scent-proof bags if possible and hang your food by running a slick line over a branch high in a tree. Also consider these factors when setting and surviving traps and snares, as the cries of wounded prey that you have trapped can easily call other apex creatures such as bears, packs of wild dogs, coyotes, or even wolves depending on where you are located.

Security is having the peace of mind to know that you have done everything possible to prepare for a survival scenario and that you have mitigated all the risks involved in whatever dangerous or potentially dangerous activities you are participating in. In this chapter we will go over some tried-and-true Green Beret tricks to moving in a stealthy and tactical manner and setting up a defensive perimeter when you are not moving so that you are ready for whatever comes your way. Situational awareness, understanding your operational environment, and remaining vigilant to solid security practices are the foundation of all Special Operations methods and tactics. In a wilderness survival scenario, putting these practices into action can definitely give you the tactical advantage if you apply them to every decision you make.

Tip: This Special Forces adage never gets old: “Proper Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance!”

MOVEMENT IN UNFAMILIAR TERRAIN

Whether you are moving or sitting still you should always have 360-degree security if possible. It takes a minimum of two people to maintain 360-degree security with one covering from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the other covering from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. (thus the saying “I got your six,” meaning “I have your back”). If it’s just you, obviously you can’t see behind yourself, and even if there are only two of you and one is always awake, that person can’t see behind himself either. That’s why the less people you have the more important it is to keep good cover and concealment to your back and all around you. You want to be as hidden as possible while still allowing for observation of any key avenues of approach and you want to always plan for an escape route in case your position is compromised. Another good rule of thumb is to practice “security halts” periodically in order to get used to different terrains and environments as you move along a route and to get familiar with the sights, sounds, and smells of the area you are in.

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