Book- Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape: Student Handbook

SURVIVAL, EVASION, RESISTANCE AND ESCAPE HANDBOOK, SERE and STUDENT PILOT GUIDE combined

This handbook is designed to provide SERE students with information to review during the basic SERE course and as an aid for retention.

SERE graduates are encouraged to periodical review this information and continue your SERE education from the recommended reading list.

SURVIVOR CHECKLIST.....................................1

CHAPTER I..........CODE OF CONDUCT.....................3

CHAPTER II.........GENEVA CONVENTION...................7

CHAPTER III........WATER PROCUREMENT...................21

CHAPTER IV.........FOOD PROCUREMENT....................26

CHAPTER V..........PERSONAL PROTECTION.................35

CHAPTER VI.........RECOVERY OPERATIONS.................44

CHAPTER VII........RADIO COMMUNICATIONS AND SIGNALING..47

CHAPTER VIII.......NAVIGATION..........................51

CHAPTER IX.........EVASION.............................65

CHAPTER X..........MEDICAL.............................72

CHAPTER XI.........INDUCED CONDITIONS..................84

THE WILL TO SURVIVE....................................90

PERSONAL SURVIVAL KIT AND RECOMMENDED READING..........91

BOOK 2

STUDENT PILOT GUIDE

INTRODUCTION

Before you begin flight training, it is important to have a basic understanding of the responsibilities, safety regulations, and issues applicable to such an endeavor.

This includes the choice of a flight school, selected study materials, study habits, and the role of the instructor, student, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Role of the FAA 1

Flight Standards District Offices (FSDOs) . 1

Most Frequently Asked Questions 1

Choosing a Flight School 2

The Role of the Instructor . 3

What Flight Training Requires 3

Instructor and Student Relationship 4

Medical Requirements 4

Knowledge Tests . 5

Preparing to Study for the Knowledge Test 5

Study Materials 6

Suggested Study Materials 6

How to Obtain Study Materials. 6

How to Study for the Knowledge Test 7

Study Habits 8

When to Take the Knowledge Test . 8

Where to Take the Knowledge Test 8

The Knowledge Test Content and Format 9

Practical Test Standards 9

MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General 10

Student Pilot Flight Training 11

Student Pilot Requirements: Medical and Student

Pilot Certificates . 14

Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, and Private Pilot

Knowledge Tests 18

Sport Pilot, Recreational Pilot, and Private Pilot

Practical Tests . 21

98 pages.