Infantryman's Survival Kit!
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Taking new privates from urban areas out to the field or camping in spare time were some of the funniest times we had
You’re 100% correct I’ve been in almost 20 years and unless you are special operations the Army doesn’t really teach survival and fieldcraft officially. The only time I was really taught survival was at the Mountain Warfare School in Alaska while I was stationed at Wainwright, and through classes given by myself or others to soldiers. But it’s good to see survival from a military standpoint.
Same in the Dirt Navy if you are not in the sphere of NSW or Aviation its not really covered. We would do the same thing and teach things during unit level training.
@@RetUSNdude yeah exactly like me luckily I grew up and learned these things young and just expanded as I got older but yep never really formally taught in the military.
Well Ranger, you should do a video on Robert Rogers and the survival kit and techniques used by rogers rangers.
eric franks That's cool that they let you ( or did they ask you? ) teach important classes to soldiers. I had no idea that our military didn't teach such basic fundamental skills like fieldcraft and survival. You would think that such vitally important skills for military men would be a very important and integral part of basic training. My Granddaddy was a WW2 combat Marine and he was taught skills like that. You needed to know that stuff to survive in the jungles of those Pacific Islands while you battled not only the Imperial Japanese Military, but the environment, exotic, tropical diseases and illnesses ( he got Malaria ) they hadn't even heard of in places they didn't know existed until they assaulted them, dangerous animals and even insects that would kill you, and so on. I assumed fieldcraft and survival was drilled into your head in basic training. I'm aware that we have SERE training ( which I guess is for special forces, recon units, scout snipers, and the like ), but I was surprised to read these comments and hear that such vitally important, life saving skills aren't part of every Soldier and Marine's training, even if you're a regular infantry rifleman.
If you don't mind me asking, what is your branch of service, rank and MOS? I would guess that being a 20 year career military man, you're pretty high up. Thank you for your service to our country, and for teaching our boys in the military skills that should be required to graduate basic training. You are a true asset to our country. I would imagine that Mountain and Arctic Warfare School is tortuously grueling on your body, hard in every conceivable way, and cold as hell. Even if I were in my 20s and in my prime, I can imagine that carrying a 90 + liter ruck filled with 80 pounds of gear and kit, plus your plate carrier, weapons, mags, ammo, etc... while climbing up steep embankments, absailing, negotiating brutally rugged terrain and the like, while trying not to freeze to death, would be intense. I can't even imagine doing that on a combat, recon, and similar ops where you also have to contend with people that are trying to kill you. You, sir, must be a complete badass!
@@cthulhu6697 definitely not a complete badass just a normal dude but yeah I never really thought about it until I watched the video and unless you are in a specialized unit or job we aren’t really taught much in the way of survival and fieldcraft.
I’m new to this site. What i like about Andrew is his ability to teach. He either says or shows something in his videos that advances my learning curve.
To reiterate what many probably don't know- tourniquets are for
arterial bleeding only, and not for
the average wound, nor if a wound
is dripping blood. Wounds other than arterial can use a constricting band if necessary. Misuse of a tourniquet
can cause permanent limb damage
and possible limb loss.
Thanks for the video
I look forward to Sunday every week..... Love this channel.
Back in 2014 at Bagram an Air Force guy carrying his tourniquet saved an Army guy who was injured who did not have his. After that everyone took their tourniquets out of their IFACs and carried them in our pockets with the tab hanging out for easy access.,,and I carried it like this for two more deployments. Great video!
We in the civilian world have learned a lot from the military on trauma in the past 20 years.
One thing we teach our cops, especially the SWAT and narcotics guys, is carry a tourniquet and carry it where you can reach it with either hand.
As a now retired Fire Department Paramedic, I wish we could impress upon our guys the importance of carrying a tourniquet like we teach the cops.
Major, that was excellent!
One of the things that surprised me, seeing I was part of the much ridiculed Air Force, was that when I went out in the field with the army, my field craft was way above theirs. I fully appreciate that our military has a functioning logistics system, but there are times where knowing how to operate in the field without all the benefits of the modern systems is very important.
You are an excellent instructor and you will go far. You have my complete support. I was kind of hoping to run into you over at Fort Leavenworth. Would happily take you out to dinner. Anyway, you’re doing an outstanding job and you have my deep and abiding respect.
Thanks. Basics and fundamentals can never be emphasized too much, especially when new additions are shown, like the chicken wire saw.
Love that fact that you are keeping the Commando saw alive. Well done Sir
Just wanted to let you know how much I am enjoying your videos. Found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have already watched at least a dozen of them. Mad respect for your skills and knowledge. You put more useful information in each one of your videos than anyone I've ever watched.
Thank you, I appreciate that!
Hot dam it's time for another outstanding period of instruction from one of America's best. Thanks major well done.
So funny that you bring things back that I have forgotten from childhood that my uncle taught me. He was in the bush during Korea. I was a MP for 4 years so didn't get the Survive and Escape training.
50 yrs old now so love you bringing basics back to memory. Thank you and Carry On!
Love the videos Andrew, keep up the good work. GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE SERVED OR STILL SERVING. THANK YOU!
Your approach is what I probably appreciate most about your channel. You're not a bushcraft reenactor (most bushcrafters). You've also recognized the need to go beyond the limited wilderness skills training of the US military. Military types tend to make the mistake of equating kit based escape and evation with wilderness skills.
Military “survival” relies heavily on kit and mostly on the suck it up factor.
An upgrade idea to the whirlpak bags:
The water bags from Wazoo Survival.
Theyre heat safe to 400 degrees, so you can easily and safely boil water in them if you run out of other methods to make your water safe to drink. Again, for PACE definitely not Primary or Alternate, but a good idea for Emergency.
And the size is pretty close to the same as the whirlpak ones.
Loved the dirt on the fresh
stump trick, I would have never thought of that and how people could easily look for those clues to see if you have recently been in the area. Thanks
It's about time someone like you came to teach what can be used. Thank you for your time and knowledge
Ok. I’ve been waiting for your videos to cease teaching me anything new. If I had placed a wager on it occurring, I would be considerably poorer now. This was yet another good one. Thanks.
"FML had a whole different meaning during survival training." Great bit of humor. Had me laughing at that!
Congrates on your 20 yrs. of service. Explains why you have the BDU's.
Outstanding! All new infantrymen should see this one. Well done! I particularly liked the esbit in the hole technique.
I did not now I was OCD till I seen you wearing a BDU blouse with the sleeves Improperly rolled up. LOL, created a itch I could not scratch. Nice KIT and good lesson points. Thank you for your service sir!
I’m told by younger guys that these are now called ‘hero sleeves’ in the British Army.
No, I don’t like them either!
The man! What a great idea “chicken wire saw”.
True infantry mindset. Love your vest setup
In the 1980s…we got nearly zero survival field craft training….however we had a large number of senior NCOs who passed down this training…l was lucky..several Rangers and SF NCOs were great at teaching us in the field. Most had served in Vietnam or Central America…and like myself many in Korea and the DMZ.
Great video! Your gear amazes me. Your “ old” gear is way ahead of what l had
This is how all team leaders from squad level all the way up to BC should aspire to be . Clear consise information that is easily understood and then put into practice . RLTW Guy Speight
Your ESEE-4 doesn't get enough love in videos, I'm glad to see it!
P-38 Can Opener. I still have mine from back in the day. You can do a lot with it.
First two minutes of the video is a lesson in it self. I served with two different branches of the military and survival skills were zero unless you were sent to survival school. You would think that would be a basic training task. Once again, thank you for such a great video.
OMG. Do you know how many pairs of old glasses I have at home?!!!! Geesh. Seriously, I haven't had so much fun since binge-watching Gray Bearded Green Beret.
Thanks Andrew. I appreciate your military approach in teaching. Straight forward and to the point. Well done Major.
Your knowledge and experience make you real champ in survival. Love your positive attitude and personality. Keep rockin' Ranger!
A good teacher repeats and explains , and demonstrates the topics…
Following you , I feel that all this information is going deep into my memory… we never know when we will need this knowledge (and there’s a lot) I pray that I will readily remember everything I’ve learned from you…
I’ve made up several survival packs…
One for my pickup ~one for my car… and one I keep in my home…
Thank you so much for your dedicated service in the military and on CZcams
I respect and appreciate you very much…🇺🇸🙏🏻🥰
We don't know exactly wen we will need it but...its lookin like its gonna be soon.
@@bringer-of-change I think you're right. That's why my weapons, mags, ammo to reload those mags, gear and kit, tactical gear, rucks, and so on have been upgraded and improved during the past year. A big thing ( for me, anyway ) is that the AKM is my favorite rifle and Biden's ban on importation of Russian, steel-cased ammo is causing me to hoard all of the 7.62x39mm ammo I have and can afford to buy ( especially Red Army Standard, my favorite AKM ammo, along with Wolf ). With the ammo crunch, I have even been hoarding ammo like .45ACP, .40S&W, .357 Sig, etc... when I can find the ammo I want, rather than training like I normally do. Even the cost of the components to reload the ammo has risen, which makes it more expensive as well as tedious. I have some rifles stored with chest rigs and tac vests that are set up for them, along with U.S.G.I. pistol belts set up for specific pistols and calibers, and recently bought another R.A.C.K. Vest that I set up for my .308/7.62x54mm NATO military rifles and bought some more extra mags for my .308 military rifles. I even bought another FLC that I will make into a chest rig via reversing the waist belt like I did my other FLC, and will set it up for 5.56x45mm as soon as I can get a good rifle chambered in that cartridge which I don't really like.
I have also been juggling and revamping the contents of my rucks. The thing is, I mainly own large military rucks, along with their assault packs ( rucks like the ILBE and U.S.G.I. MOLLE 2 large combat ruck, 80-something to 90-something + liters surplus ). I need to get some medium rucks ( I always stick with surplus, as it's great quality stuff at way better prices than something like Eberlestock, Mystery Ranch, 5.11 Tactical ). For medium rucks, I have the Norwegian "Heroes of Telemark" ruck ( since I got it for $36 at Coleman's Surplus and it's a pretty good 36 liter ruck, even if it doesn't have MOLLE ). I'm looking for good surplus rucks in the 50-75 liter range, and am getting ready to buy a Dutch military Alpine Stingray, and I'm thinking about the U.S.G.I. MOLLE 2 medium ruck, as well as the German Flecktarn Bundeswehr current military ruck ( $60 at Coleman's Surplus ) . Any suggestions ( I don't care for ALICE Packs )? I agree that it looks as though we are going to need the weapons, gear, and supplies we've been collecting and training with all these years in the not too distant future. I've had people refer jokingly to me as "the survivalist, prepper, nut-job". People laugh at the survivalist, gun-nut until something jumps up and, like you say, it's beginning to look as if those people will be asking me for help rather than joking, especially since I live in a very rural, heavily wooded, mountain area in the U.S. South ( the kind of place most people look to bug out to, while I will fortify and bunker in as long as possible. I'm prepared to bug out if the horde of unprepared people somehow migrate towards our mountain house )
@@cthulhu6697 I can tell you know WAYY more about specific gear than I do. I wish I knew more. Hell I dont even know what brand my single strap bag is. All I know is its black, and has the rungs for molly webbing. Hell I dont even know what those are called 😄 but I know I can use it to attach things to it. I'm a decent shot and I can accurately switch targets at a decent pace and range, but the only gun I currently own is a savage 22.LR and my ammo count is not only tiny but consists of ammo so degraded it sometimes hardly escapes the barrel. My other weapons consist of a karambit knife, a big ass M-tech knife I use for throwing, S.O.G. Kukri, Camtlus machete hell idek if its truely a machete it's more like a straight tipless version of my Kukri with different teeth on the other side, and a lightweight serrated duel swords. I need to SEVERELY upgrade. I wanted to get an FS2000 but I'd settle for any bulpup AR at this point and I'd definitely like it to be chambered for 308. A TAR-21 would suffice. Also a PDW preferably a P90 for it's high ammo capacity in place of a sidearm since I seem to seriously suck with semi automatic pistols, and a 12 gauge shotgun. That's what I WANT to get anyways, but there isnt much time so i may just have to settle with an AR-15 and some kinda revolver preferably 45.Cal. I get messed with to for tryina be prepared. I got called a doom sayer who wants these bad things to happen wich really offended me given the fact that I actually just wanna help people. I need a nearly complete overhaul of my gear though seriously I just got stuff from Walmart hell half my blades came from walmart.
When I was an Eagle Scout, the guys at Ft. Leonard Wood would occasionally invite us over to show us some tricks. I'm glad you are now able to share your knowledge via CZcams. Thanks!
When I joined the Army in 1970 I thought I would be taught many of the techniques you demonstrated in this video. I wasn't. I learned a few in the years I was in service from other guys, experience and from books or magazines. I sure could have used much of the knowledge you demonstrated in the few minutes of this video. Good job!
I never thought about hiding a fresh cut!👏🏻❤️
Quick trick. If you rub the top seal of a can on a rock , the top will come right off. That way you can cook in the can , make it a mini rocket stove, use it as a water container..ect ect.
Always look forward to your videos, love the blend of bushcraft and military 🤠
Thanks Andrew, as always another awesome video, I could watch your vids all day, very informative. Thanks.
Ever time I learn something new love the chicken wire saw. Thanks
I want to thank you for keeping us safe and your teacher sent me.
I LIKE YOUR MIND SET.IM 63 AND MOST OF THE MEN I SEE ON A REGULAR, DONT EVEN CARRY A POCKET KNIFE.
The eyeglasses trick was new to me. Thanks for showing it.
I was issued a survival kit while serving as an 0311 in the Marine Corp's, but we had to give it back when leaving that unit, it fit ironically into a trouser cargo pocket. I seen them for sale on surplus websites. I think I will buy one, anyway, they are similar to what you have there, except the food items. My personal kit is similar, but I have built mine around the copy of a folding Esbit like cooker.
It fits into a cargo pocket of my trousers or a coat. I added coffee, creamer, sugar and a pack of 6 Bouillon cubes to mine. Thanks, excellent video as always.
Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I got 1 day of escape and evasion before deployment as a combat infantryman. First aid consisted of one battle dressing. I really appreciate what you offer.
Its been a minute since I was in the Infantry. Bringing back some memories. Thanks for the review.
They gave a kbnife that rattled and a sharpening stone and said good luck”. I feel ya brother. This just confirms that Marine Corps infantry and Army infantry have a lot in common
15:35 Juuuust like that! Outstanding AF! Corporals Corner sent me. Thanks for the video!
Nice video, Andrew. That kit looks so similar to what I carried in the 82nd years ago. Hey you should do a video just on the CAT tourniquet. I have had a lot of people ask how and why to use one. Especially the "high and tight" theory. Not a lot of military training videos of there use. 👍👍
Hello Andrew as always you teaching us a little bit extra thank you very much God bless you always
Thank you to all the brave individuals in this line of work.
Great job on the tourniquet gear placement and leg application! This Doc approves. Keep up the great work.
Cool presentation. Missed the subject matter. Always great to see history. Appreciate the recap on several important items and a few new ones. Fierce saw you got there!
Thank you for the new training session. I learn something new with every new post!
Holy crap man! I learned more in this 20 min vid than I can possibly absorb in 1 sitting. Gonna have to go over this again and again. Thanks for the product links too! Thank you for your service! I never learned this kind of thing in my stint with the Air Force. However, I did learn airplanes which has carried me through life.
All I can say is Wow! You have it covered
I feel that this is one of the best vids put out in a while. If a Ranger says that survival / fieldcraft is not well taught, that means the rest of us are really poorly taught! We can all take great lessons from this. Big thumbs up on this one Andrew.
Good morning from Idaho, first time comment. Long time sub.TAKE CARE..
Chicken wire 'commando' saw? So cool. Really great survival kit. Loved watching this ...inspired...
Hard to find better teaching than you do. Things to add: (1) make sure to have 2 lights for changing batteries, probably both with red option, (2)some tubing for a "straw."
I watch every week great episode buddy hope to see more for longer awesome stuff to know for all
Love this being ex British Service they were spot on survival and looking after yourself in the field tips kit and survival great upload glad I found this channel.
A great eye glass fire lighting tip. I've previously failed igniting tinder using this technique because I didn't know I had to place BOTH lenses back to back. Thanks Andrew
HOOAH! I wish that they taught more of this stuff to all soldiers. I didn't learn the majority of my survival skills until after I was out of the Army.
Survival should be a priority to any troop. Great video. Great tips!
Good quick video. Excellent advice. I carried such a kit on my during my ten years of Ranging in the Army. We used dry rags back then. But in all the same. That Ferber , I’ve never used. But reminds me of the M9 bayonet. Except I’ve broken two of them. First one on a trip to the NTC and 45 days living in that desert. Second time on a jump. Afterwards, I jumped the one given to my dummy corded in my Large Alice. I am lucky to carry a good outdoor knife nowadays. Anyway, you should make a video of what you suggest carrying in a combat pack. Back in my day, we had the good ol’ buttpack. It worked fine for us. Although it did mean I carried an extra pouch in my already over loaded web belt. 2x compass/compress pouches, 4x M16 mag pouches(12x30rd Mags), 2x pouches with cleaning and extras kit, the other with survival kit inside, 2x canteen pouches, buttpack. Loaded. But it did the job. And was over sized.
Look forward to Sunday mornings and your videos. Nice kit . Cool garrote . Have a great evening
you are a formidable military man, thank you for the knowledge you have given uncle, greetings from Lavameru in Indonesia.
Great vid, simple, straight to the point and easy to understand. Thx
Perfect training! Not just tell but show! Impressed!
That can opening technique was awesome, thanks!
Best survival training I had in the Army was when I did SERE school with the Brits while stationed in Vicenza. Basically nothing ever bothered me after that. LOL
Great job Andrew!👍⭐
Fieldcraft should be done regularly. Always be prepared to improvise, adapt, overcome, and persevere.
Thanks for this video .. I’m actually working on ideas for a kit for my nephew as a Christmas present .. I know when I was a service member in the 80s they really didn’t do much for survival training as I was in a mech unit .. good thing I was raised on the farm in south ga .. already knew several things ..ie grape vine water .. fatwood is worlds best natural fire starter , awesome show about making the sapling stump look older..
Andrew, The oldschool Germany Einzelkämpfer Course (Single course) was outstanding, Even spec ops from UK or Even US- SF honored this Education. Nowadays the quality deteriorates. Greetings from 🇩🇪
You really have educational videos especialy for young soldiers!
Awesome. Especially covering the saw marks for tracking
Another round of excellence. Thank you.
OUTSTANDING Job!!!! Brings back memories of the Infantry days !! Keep up the good work.
Thank you for another informative class. Always straight to the point, no fluff. It's time to go through my B.O.B and check & refresh. I always pick up something useful from you. Thanks again for your continuing service.
Absolutely first class instruction.
Man your production quality has come such a long way! Awesome info as always delivered in a professional and no bs method
Top shelf instruction is jam packed into every video, and this one is no different. Making a saw from chicken and opening a can are just two things I will take away from this video.🤙
Bushcraft and survival is something everyone should know, civvies or military. I taught my kids and some! I think military units who rely too heavily on logistics make themselves vulnerable to failure. Have soldiers fully self reliant with optional air drops and caches. Keep them ever mobile.
Another outstanding production ! I think basic survival training ought to be mandatory for every service member - no matter the MOS or Rating... Because you never know. Having put together two emergency kits, and combining what I've learned here - and practiced several times - and with my military training, I'm confident of making it through in pretty good form.
It should be but you have to think of cost and time, soft skills generally will never need any skills other than what they were taught. The military won’t waste the money or time training them.
@@VictoryOrValhalla14 I know both of us have seen money wasted on less important "things". Regards !
Excellent video. Your frankness is refreshing. Especially, the discussion of the LMF. Mil standard usually makes me wary of a item until I’ve actually used it or someone I trust has used it. Too much of the procurement process is based on price. Honestly, this video should be part of the basic course of instruction but they’ll never let that happen. Keep up the good work.
I haven't had good experiences with anything made that knife company. I had just mentioned that this (even if only two days in the field) should be part of everyone's training irregardless of MOS or Rating. But you and another vet were spot on about it never happening.
Thanks Andrew great video very interesting looking forward to the next one 😊
Excellent video, thank you for the information. All my kids watched this as well, good stuff for them to know.
Thank you again for sharing. Your videos awesome and on explaining tips & tricks on surviving in the great outdoors please keep them rolling! Thanks again Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Another Excellent Video, Thank You, Brother !!! 🇺🇸🦅
Thanks for another great video. With a little adaptation, I've used your gear and tips in the tropical rainforest where I live. Great stuff
Another good video! Thanks for some good (and timely) material!
The demonstrations of the kit are awesome ... and so useful/practical.
Love your videos brother!! Thanks for a lot of reminders. I have forgotten a shit ton of the stuff. It's been 13 years. I was a FO.
Andrew that was Outstanding!! I like the makeshift commando saw with chicken wire!! gives food for thought! I also like the anti tracking tips you give, again makes you think a little more! I never Served in the armed force's but know many that did, so I like hearing from those that have served and share their training and skills. Thank you for your service! Keep the videos rolling and we will keep watching, and Happy Belated Thanksgiving to you and yours!!
I think you are representing at the top level.dig All of your work
Thank you for your service and thanks for the awesome video .
My Son Joe and I just watched this Your video and he said that almost everything You've talked about in this video, he was taught in the Boy Scouts.
This is great stuff Andrew!!! Highly under appreciated TTPs for Soldier survival… I think field skills diminished greatly when we were stuck in urban combat in for many years. Growing up in the Army in the mid-90’s lots of good ideas and lessons were in the Ranger Digest… Visiting the Clothing Sales at JBLM I didn’t see them offered anymore in the professional reading book rack, very sad. I still have my Brigade QM “Tommy Cooker” I used all the time while in the field, instant coffee went a long way in the early morning before stand to. Great lesson on the chicken wire saw! Modern resources utlization must be included in 21st century Bush Crafting IMO. You can find old homesteads in the middle of nowhere, or old cattle fencing from old pastures…if you find it, use it! Keep up the Fire!!!
Holy crap. I've had the Suunto M9 Wrist compass as a backup in my kit for about 3 or 4 years and I never noticed it was backwards. I'd like to think I would have noticed if I had to use it but it's scary to think I didn't know that. Thank you so much for pointing that out.