The U.S. Navy SEAL Survival Handbook: Learn the Survival Techniques and Strategies of America's Elite Warriors

by Don Mann, Ralph Pezzullo

From New York Times bestselling author Don Mann and Ralph Pezzulo, Navy SEAL expert advice on surviving in the jungle, in the mountains, in the desert, or at sea. As the elite of the military elite, U.S. Navy SEALs know that they can be deployed anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. Whether in a temperate, tropical, arctic, or subarctic region, they might find themselves alone in a remote area with little or no personal gear. In The U.S. Navy SEAL Survival Handbook, decorated Navy SEAL Team Six member and New York Times bestselling author Don Mann provides a definitive survival resource. From basic camp craft and navigation to fear management and strategies for coping with any type of disaster, it is an essential resource. It Water Shelter and fire Food and hunting Weather Navigation Survival medicine Survival kits And much more Complete with 150 color photographs, this comprehensive guide includes life-saving information for SEALs, for other special operations forces, or for anyone who might fight themselves in a life-threatening situation.

Genres: Nonfiction, Survival, Fitness

257 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2012

About the author

Don Mann is a decorated combat veteran, motivational keynote speaker, athlete, and author.

Reviews

[Nick Eager · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mostly useful for people considering joining the US Navy SEALs. A few of the chapters are about how to survive in extreme environments that mostly only Navy Seals would find themselves. It covers psychological aspects of survival more deeply than other books that might just use platitudes. However, their strategy for psychological preparation is extensive and probably too much for anyone else to realistically do. Some of the chapters are very useful to others concerned with wilderness survival.
Rating 4/5 for most people.
5/5 if you are a Seal.

[Derek Pajor · Rating 5 out of 5]

so far it is a good book it tells you how to set traps and how to make little tp huts. Also i am learning that if you are all ollon in the wild to not eat serten plants and if it does not look good you should not eat the food and the diffrent places like the rainforest and diffrend kinds of places. Then survival at the sea and food and mountail and artil surival also desert surival.

[Iroh · Rating 5 out of 5]

very helpful

[Brian Dickinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having gone through many of the same courses, which actually helped me survive some almost impossible scenarios, I can say that this is a required guide for survival.

[WITIN RADIO · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Book !

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could learn all this I would be perfectly fine on my own in the wilderness for quite a while.

[James Morrison · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked what Mann covered on strategy for survival. Too many people nowadays have no clue as to how to survive without the comfort of home and all of the modern appliances. I strongly think every person should know how to be self-sufficient when away from civilization. While there is no substitute for experience, I think knowing the potential dangers and how to deal with them without telephones, supplies, ambulances, and street signs is important. Reading this book will make you think about those things.
Map and compass skills and knowledge are, I think, critical. I would have liked to see more on that. Chapter 13 includes an excellent set of first-aid instructions). It is rare to find such a concise description of action to take in a variety of medical emergencies. I also liked the first aid kit lists, especially the one on page 232. No index. Bummer!