FM 31-70 | Basic Cold Weather Survival Manual

FM 31-70 Basic Cold Weather Survival Manual is a comprehensive guide designed for military personnel and outdoor enthusiasts to survive and operate effectively in cold-weather environments. The manual provides strategies for adapting to harsh climates, ensuring physical well-being, and maintaining operational effectiveness. Key topics include recognizing and preventing cold-weather injuries such as frostbite and hypothermia, with a focus on proper clothing, layering techniques, and body heat conservation. It emphasizes building and maintaining shelters to shield from the elements, including improvised structures like snow caves and natural windbreaks. The manual details methods for procuring food and water in snow-covered terrains, teaching foraging, trapping, and water purification techniques. Firecraft is another critical element, with instructions on selecting materials, igniting fires in damp conditions, and maintaining heat efficiently. Navigation and mobility are covered to aid i