Basic Military Survival Skills - 48 Hour Survival Priorities!

[@ecorey45]

I had a history teacher that was a Vietnam veteran and he had us do a paper on area denial and traps in warfare it was probably one of the most fun papers I have ever done

[@wattyler9806]

I'm in my 60s we had a maths teacher at school who fought in North Africa in the British 8th army. The story's that man told us. Rip Mr Long.

[@frikkiesmit327]

@@docdoc4129 remeber it was very traumatic for many of them thats why many say little and some say nothing. It reminds them of the pain and trauma they went through

[@markblocker4565]

@@docdoc4129 , the welcome returning Vietnam veterans got was considerably different than that of more recent ones, which might also help explain a few things. Just my $0.02.

[@eliot1970]

@@docdoc4129 pretty immature response there Doc.

[@silvermediastudio]

Yeah but did you do field research?

[@cindyjean3208]

“Short but sweet” … Your videos are always informative and never disappoint… Reinforce the things you’ve taught me on previous videos and still learning new things… Thank you for all you do… May God continue to bless you and your viewers…🙏🏻🥰

[@jeremybryant5778]

Amen

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@outbackowl3040]

Thankyou for your time to make this video.

[@simonwelser6973]

I *highly recommend* boiling the water!! Filtering might remove debris but *boiling* it at *100° C* kills bacteria, especially when collecting water from the lake or swamp.

[@mikeaden8790]

Filter might help remove pesticides and herbicides from farm runoff before boiling (boiling may concentrate these making them more problematic)

[@stephenspencer355]

Thanks for the video and congrats on your promotion, Major. I hope Command & General staff college is going well for you. Don't know how you're finding the time to sneak in even a short video but it is appreciated and it's been a great ride with you. This nation is in good hands with people like you in our armed forces. Thank you for your service to us.

[@fredscott1702]

A water filter is preferable IF you have to rely on field purification of your water in the long term. (I know this video is only talking about 48hrs or so) . After about 2 weeks using iodine tablets/ Crystals or chlorine to make your water safe, the iodine/ chlorine begins to purify the contents of your intestines, which is NOT a good thing and can lead to health issues.

[@arctodussimus6198]

Outstanding 👍🏼👍🏼

[@pepelemoko01]

Another favourite of the V.C was just fishing hooks at eye level on a fishing line. They also dug a hole at foot size at angle depth, with punji sticks at 45 degree angle on the sides, the soldier would step and his first reaction was to pull his foot out and injure the upper side of his foot. They would smear human faces on the spikes instead of animals as it causes a more septic wound.

[@jamescrowe7892]

You mean human feces, I think. That was an animal trapping method improvised for humans as I guess it was easier to disguise a smaller hole that one large enough to catch, say, a wild boar. It was referenced in the 1968 movie "The Green Berets". Plus books written by some of the men who served there mention punji pits. Damn nasty but effective.

[@pepelemoko01]

@@jamescrowe7892 Our sergeants served in Vietnam, you weren't even safe in the rear echelon the VC would hollow out a playboy magazine and put a thin layer of plastic explosive, a battery and pressure switch and leave it in the barracks,for someone to pick up.

[@markblocker4565]

The Vietnamese people fought the French, then the Japanese, then the French again, before the Americans ever showed up. They had ample opportunity to learn cheap and easy ways to defend their homeland. We never should have set foot there, but we did.

[@dancofoed3422]

they put poisonous snakes in the bottom of the pit instead of sticks, step into the hole and game over

[@fugu4163]

@@markblocker4565 The vietnam war was actually a proxy war between communist china and the USA located in Vietnam. When the US was just about to win the entire conflict the commis in congresse ended the entire war abandoning the southvietnamese people to a ruthless communist dictator.

[@nauticalknotcraft]

Excellent class Andrew. There's a good carry over for urban environments with these methods. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Well done, bravo.

[@JBreeze4598]

A reusable trip wire search tool is take a inner strand of 550 5' or so OR flag tape, tie it to a long sapling and carry like a displayed guide on.

[@jeffcooper9363]

Corporal's corner and if I remember correctly Woodline Tracking demonstrated that one

[@JBreeze4598]

@@jeffcooper9363 Okay, cool. I learned it in EOD school.

[@garrypitts4155]

They need to teach this in boyscouts the kids would have loved it great lesson andrew

[@dyoung06]

well done. We set up claymores most nights around our perimeters, some with trip wire, clothes pins and thumb tacks for electrical contacts, or directly connected to a clacker. Vietnam, what a classroom. Thank you, Andrew. I still have a lot to learn from you.

[@adenshalala9265]

For the foot trap Put the ends of the nails over a fire to cover them in soot. It makes a great camouflage

[@noptsdwn]

Here I am reading Final Day after reading One Second After, One Year After, and then I check your YT. Always informative and on point. I have a sense of how fragile the world is becoming and how valuable adding skills to surviving are.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Scary books. They made me start thinking about survival and what I would need in that situation. They made you realize what people could be capable of doing when they lose everything they were used to having around in order to live. I hope we never have to find out.

[@cindyjean3208]

I agree… I’ve been watching world events and realizing that I need a plan a, plan b and plan c… Times are now very volatile… and fragile… and so is life… I’m doing my best to get physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually and financially ready… No time to waste…

[@mitchellsworth5855]

I read one second after a few years back pretty scary when you think about it 😬

[@leighrate]

Just as an observation: Doing something to prefilter the turbidity from your water will substantially improve the lifetime/effectiveness of your filter/tablets.

[@GlenBucy]

You do not pick the branches from the trees you pick the dead stuff on the ground for camouflage. It makes it look just like the rest of the area but if you pick the branches it looks really green and visible from a distance. Besides that great vid!

[@richardoxford3824]

Came here to add this heads-up... You beat me to it. The only other thing would be to not put your shelter in poiso ivy patches if you can help it (beginning of video) 😮

[@Tranefine]

Regarding the water filtering: our instructor explained, that it is better to boil the water before drinking, even though having filtered it first. With filtering you might get rid of impurity, but you might still have bacteria in it that would make you sick. Especially, when you take it out of a swamp, lake or any other still waters. Boiling it at 100° C. will kill them.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Always enjoy trying to find your camouflaged position. Finally looked closer to the ground and found a portion of your poncho just before you started moving. I got lucky on that one. Outstanding instruction on improvised weapons, especially the nails in the trail. You never know when such a device might come in handy. Just don't be a victim of your own trap. John Rambo, eat your heart out. Who knew Silly String could actually be useful? Another Bravo Zulu video.

[@timwilligar2525]

Short, sweet and to the point is fantastic 👌. Another awesome video! Thank you. 🙂👍

[@tinsoldier5621]

Great video major. You can also tie a short length of 550 cord to a stick and hold it in front.of you. The cord will find trip wires without setting off the device

[@williamkeck7378]

Andrew, you are a wealth of knowledge, my friend. Those of us that watch your videos will be more prepared when the SHTF if we have to bug out. Thanks for the training. It will undoubtedly save lives. God bless you and yours. GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@alglen9208]

Thanks again Andrew. I replay your videos a lot. I'm in an urban environment and I watch my surroundings. Up tick in homeless these days. I pay attention to hardcore, the more you know the less you need to pack. Realized I ain't the only watcher. Seems like dire times with none English speaking people's from around the globe. Not friendly.

[@tankbennett7]

Good example of how to remain safe and alive if your environment gets hostile... Or just to keep alert if camping in the wild... No sneaking here. Kudos will love to try all of those techniques

[@gordonshrubb7155]

48hr in garrison survival training would be good too. Another good show.

[@ross.58008]

All useful. Thanks dude.

[@SurvivalRussia]

I'm wondering what kind of "military scenario" we are in, being able to have a fire going... I can't really think of a real life "military scenario" in which we can run an open fire. So we have a group of people which are waiting to be rescued using signaling devices. We are using "path guards/traps, meaning that hostiles would possibly be searching for said group, but we can make a fire. Nobody in battle conditions would be able to carry that amount of extra survival gear. It's also funny that everybody seems to have lost their firearms :)

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

I like your channel. Seen a few of your vids. My video really just addresses the list of skills for a 48-hour scenario per the manual. Depending on the isolating event the list may change priorities on how the survivor effects their needs. The manual list follows in order of what is most necessary or possibly most likely; addressing crucial survivor needs followed by those needs that may pertain to a combat scenario. I chose to just go down the list of the 48-Hour scenario instead of injecting needs based on a particular situation. I often carry items similar to the ones illustrated or that accomplish similar functions while being of less quality, again this isn't meant to align with a particular scenario. Firearms would be a good resource. I chose not to include them this time around.

[@SurvivalRussia]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft Got it. I just got the idea that this was a a scenario.

[@herbsmith6871]

Silly string??? Who would have ever thought! Another great video Major! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@jameslewis2779]

Thanks Andrew, brought back some Vietnam memories. Your videos are always a learning experience.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Welcome home.

[@andrewgorden1041]

Another great video. Thank you. Thank you for your service. Love the down and dirty no fluff approach.

[@jayoutdoors4811]

100% get down and dirty!!! let’s get on with it,survival skills!!!!! A breath fresh air to the usual stuff Out there!! Thank you 😊!!! Very simple, very quick and easy explained video!!!!!

[@timcope6685]

That was Outstanding AF!!! Andrew thank you for your skills sharing! You Sir have a excellent Knack for sharing a lot of information in a short period of time, that is also presented clearly and easy to understand. Again Outstanding work Andrew! Looking forward to your next video!!

[@werewolf74]

Remember kids don't signal for help AND set Booby traps that's fucked up.

[@KT_survival]

Another great and very useful video from you Andrew. Thank you. Rangers lead the way!

[@ppspsd]

ALL THE WAY!!!

[@claudeoverstreet8791]

Another outstanding video. I watch every one you put out and learn something new every time. I just got back from an eight day canoe trip. I like the fact that you can improvise almost everything with minimal gear. Considering the times, I’m getting really focused on perimeter alarms and defense. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@ddoherty5956]

Tactical silly string, now I've heard it all. The brilliance of the common man is always surprising and satisfying in equal parts.

[@shanearnold685]

Great video! Young men today need videos like this… I think these are basic skills that all young men should know!

[@kachiri]

I do have multiple fire lighting items. Lighter, matches, ferrocerium rod, steel (for flint & steel), A small magnify glass which came out of the eye piece of binoculars. My lighters I get are not the old basic kind... They are like those big BBQ lighter that have that tube where the flame comes out, but these ones are size of the usual pocket lighters.

[@philippheinz8780]

Rattenfalle und Zündhütchen hat Rüdiger Nehberg schon vor 20 Jahren in einem seiner Bücher gehabt.

[@dennisthompson9420]

Hello Andrew. Great 👍 videos! You should have a million subscribers with the videos you are putting out. All the knowledge you've acquired over the years from the military is priceless. Very professional in your presentations. Keep up the great work. From one Army dog to another another.

[@jamesboaz4787]

The water tablets really don't do much, you need to boil the water if you don't have a proper filter.

[@sherimatukonis6016]

Fire draws unnecessary attention unless you KNOW the large area around you is secure.

[@tjb19861124]

Awesome video/s

[@yahusrevus]

I think I appreciate the Mathews hat most of all. I used to do web design and edit video for the company that produced "Mathews TV" on Outdoor Channel many moons ago. I wouldn't know for certain these days as I'm no longer in the game. But, that used to be a stellar company with equally great individuals behind it back then. Thanks for the blast from the past.

[@petercannova5026]

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[@azizsalimazizsalim3380]

Good

[@Eric-ew8jt]

Thanks Andrew enjoy your Sunday

[@johnburgin7478]

Thanks for another great video. I’ll come back and share it when I get parole from the FB gulag. Have a great day

[@jamesjackson4831]

Been in the bucket myself, amigo. Still on paper for 22 more days! LOL

[@johnburgin7478]

@@jamesjackson4831 😂

[@johnburgin7478]

@@jamesjackson4831 It’s actually my backup page for my original backup. They scuttled my original I started in ‘10

[@randyevartsjr4729]

The silly string is a great trick. Never seen it before. Awesome skills. Always appreciated. Thanks brother.

[@shepfc1962]

I’ve been busy I have been watching your stuff yet for a while but I’m back because I need more knowledge appreciate your knowledge and understanding

[@martinrascon1350]

Claymore with fishing line tied to a tree as early warrning deterent

[@susaneaton9216]

Always great job 👏 👍

[@djmakerzmark]

For the first time, you are the first person I’ve encountered anywhere that did everything in the right order! I’d add the mousetrap/shotgun shell booby trap/unannounced visitor! Hard to get a smoke grenades that you couldn’t see at night! Day or night you’ll hear a shotgun shell go off, & it’ll slowdown an advancing enemy as well whether they think someone just shot their point person or if it was a booby trap! Either way it’ll slow them down or turn them back! Since now they have an injured comrade!

[@redriver6541]

I always look forward to your videos.... My favorite outdoor/survival channel on the whole of the Tube.

[@whoever6458]

Very cool! I can't believe that I actually thought of spreading dirt on top of cuts I had made to trees before seeing this video. It works well for concealing the cut and, even if someone does see it, concealing how long ago it was cut.

[@paulzimmerman3895]

Excellent info shared in this video. Really like all the tools to facilitate multiple different tasks. Encore, encore, encore to this vid...

[@androdrewsky4590]

Shelter, water, fire... Very in depth

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

Thanks for the video. It's the kind of information that can save lives in the jungle.

[@rap36case]

The shelter appears to be in low lying area where run off will get under the tarp.

[@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft]

It’s somewhat of a trade off and weather dependent. Stay low to avoid detection and maximize concealment but I completely agree and have suffered thru some low-lying shelters when the rain comes!

[@rap36case]

@@RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft It's tough to find an optimal site in a short time. A checklist might help in the kit. So many videos about hides and shelters don't summarize.

[@rap36case]

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[@paullarussa7501]

Good video

[@GlenBucy]

And if you drink water though a life straw make sure you filter it through some cloth or a fabric it takes out some of the dirt and leaves and will make it last way longer

[@nigelduncan-adam5988]

To detect trip wires and such we used the rifle sling undo from the rear sling swivel and leave the front attached an inch or two from the deck and you have a stout but not rigid wire detector in front of you when it catches a snare you can feel it on your weapon if you dont see it. Mind you the modern short weapons would have the sling very close to the feet but in an area where you suspect there are booby traps you do not move fast unless you want to play catch with rounds. Lol 1st secret of warfare " Dont be where the rounds are going".

[@hellsscoutact5379]

Use rope not bungee cords. Bungee cords tend to rip the tarp as a tie down or to use to hold it rolled up, those hooks are bad news. JMHO

[@JH-6]

As always spot on. A great teaching style and command of the subject matter. I hope to never need it, but always have it! Thanks for sharing.

[@superdave8248]

All and all, a very nice kit. Very well thought out. As an older veteran I can say there was some "booby trap" training still going on in the US military (some old school Vietnam vets still in service) but I can honestly say the military didn't provide you with the materials you needed to make the very items the OP covered here. You pretty much had to assemble your own kit. With you own supplies. And yeah, my pack/kit in those days was anything but traditional military issue.

[@GrimscytheUnderwood]

If you know, you know. Thank you for this. I wish this was taught in school.

[@randallgervell7663]

Excellent video! I occasionally watch some of your videos and enjoy them but stuff like this video teaches is seemingly becoming more reality the way this world is going!

[@broodmother5027]

I like the improvised tips and tricks for detection and evasion...perimeter security and the funnel trap...very awesome...I've got wild turkeys roaming my little town and if on my property I can dispatch one for dinner...slingshot perhaps 😉 😀

[@weschaffin]

Do one of these videos on the various ways to prepare food brought to the field and foraged from the field. These videos are great.

[@Medictrent]

I really enjoyed this video. I like the blend of civilian and military experience you put in all of your videos.

[@pepperdog3761]

never disappointed watching this channel, great, useful content, thanks

[@bobdeclor528]

Great video. In regards to water I'd suggest using the filter in addition to boiling it as bacteria will still be in it but boiling it for at least 15 seconds gets rid of most bacteria

[@Sudz1911]

How about some military sewing projects?

[@Norfolk440]

Finally. My weekend is complete. Thank you brother!

[@Dreoilin]

That's an Irish shillelagh! 😁👍

[@evanjack1466]

Don’t count on finding a plastic survival water bottle in your situation…take what you need so that you have it.

[@jimf1964]

That silly string trick was awesome. Not that I would ever have a use personally, but I love those super simple solutions to big problems. That nail idea means that unfortunately some dufus watching this will probably do it and forget one

[@nickhammer6408]

Great video awesome information. You are right keep videos under 15 minutes. Excellent job.

[@randypennington4968]

Always learning from your instructions . Awesome as well !!!

[@richardkibler3870]

Xlnt info/tips,the silly string enlightened me,I would fathom palm fiber or some types of bark would work,in lieu of silly string.Good stuff to know,Thanx for being there Andrew,Cheers!!

[@jeremybryant5778]

I always enjoy videos like these. Thanks as always Andrew, God bless you brother

[@joshuabomar6974]

Great tips . Thanks for sharing your skills. Your channel has become one of my favorites because I always learn something valuable from it. We appreciate what you do & look forward to more ahead.

[@anthonymorelli67]

Awesome thanks l really enjoy this type of stuff with a little history lesson too. Thank you.

[@alphabravo951]

Appreciate your knowledge and you sharing it with us civilians. Great stuff to he learned here.

[@barnburner2475]

Well done Andrew, keep em' coming.

[@travisodr6393]

Another outstanding video. Brings back many memories.

[@chrismoore600]

Outstanding period of instruction.

[@jasonprairie9968]

Great video, Andrew. You could probably do an half hour video just on perimeter and improvised perimeter alarms, I'm sure there is plenty of interest here. Stay safe

[@broodmother5027]

Absolutely would be great to have more informative videos like this one especially nowadays with all that is going on...the improvised versions of protection and defensive items are beneficial for me because I don't want to go out of pocket for expensive devices when that money can be used for other things...skills and knowledge are more important

[@michaellee4744]

Great video...nice teaching methods...freedom for all people..

[@jerryj3047]

women's stockings work perfectly for water pre-filtration😎😎 awesome video

[@pagesegovia2026]

I really hope people don't go around leaving spiked boards in the woods lol

[@daveedwards6567]

Nice one 👍 Andrew great video 👍 thanks and keep them coming 😊

[@jeffhowell3310]

Great video, I never knew about the silly string tactics, but makes sense. So many useful tactics, I will definitely use alot of these and some I hope I never have to use, only time will tell.

[@kenbarrett6466]

Well done sir .. I learn something new every video you do . I always look forward to them

[@bugs4680]

Subbed

[@peterbogart4531]

One way to evade bloodhounds is to put a little hot pepper, a lot lighter to carry than spikes and grenades, down along your back trail. Please remind me to get boots with anti-spike steel shanks, though, especially for walking through poacher country. The dedicated spear head from the kit will best help provide a proper spear for stopping large predators and bagging large game.

[@Elias.Agg.]

Great video man. Thank you very much for spreading your knowledge to your fans. I wouldnt mention signaling to be honest. I dont expect anyone to rescue me. I prefer to think, that I am on my own. Especially when you place traps. Its kinda possible the rescue party to step on those nail traps you know...

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Treble hooks hung on braided nylon fishing line (i.e. spider wire) about a foot off the ground works pretty well too!

[@yoongiwifeinthenextlife]

This is a great idea for a video. It would be great to do this video with a newbie and have the newbie be trained.

[@mikebsbd]

Once again, an awesome video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and ideas.

[@jeanetteschulthe1andOnly]

Hi Andrew thank you.