Principles Of Survival Capt Paul McCormick
Scope Immediate Actions Area of Operation Protection Location Water Food Questions?
Immediate Actions
Area of Operation Arctic Harsh Temps Hazards - Polar Bears Rescue - BAS ship, Twin otters, Puma, P3 Orions
Protection From the elements – Frostbite, hypothermia, Snow blindness Injury Illness Wildlife
Location Away from crash site/ remain nearby Shelter : Aircraft, Bivi Bags, Group Shelter Snow caves, Snow Trench SAR Beacons , 243 & 406
Snow Caves
Water Average person can only survive for about 3 days without ¼ litre per day to survive Water on board Water from snow Don’t eat snow or ice
Food Average person can survive 3 weeks without Food on board Limited local sources if any
Summary Immediate Actions Area of Operation Protection Location Water Food
Questions?