HOW TO SURVIVE IN THE WILD | How to... | Army Jobs

How to survive in the wild. Part of being in the army means learning skills. To prepare for situations most civilians will never see. That means being ready for anything, even situations we hope we'll never see. Here's how to survive in the wild. Tip one. Pay attention. Whenever you're going out, look for pubs, garages, civilization. It's always better to go back to somewhere you know than chance it going somewhere you don't. Tip two. Take fire lighting tools. A tin of tinder weighs almost nothing, but with a lighter will keep you warm all night. Once it's lit, keep it going. Tip three. Look for the light. Any sign of electric lights, head towards it. If they've got power, they've got something to help you out. Tip four. Phone home. No signal? Keep trying every five minutes. One tiny connection means you can be seen on GPS. Keep your apps off to keep your battery high. Tip five. Keep warm, dry and visible. At some point you'll decide whether to wait out the night. If it's too wet and cold to carry on, find somewhere as warm as possible. Sleep in your dry clothes. Stay as dry as you can. Tip six. Keep your head and keep the faith. When it's dark and far from home, it's normal to panic, but staying calm is how you'll survive. Get your pulse back to normal, believe in yourself and keep going. That's how to survive in the world.