U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival Plus Marine Corps Martial Arts

A great value! Two military manuals combine into one book. If you purchase both books separately you would pay more for the books, plus the extra shipping cost. U.S. Marine Corps Combat Water Survival: Provides combat water survival techniques, procedures, and training. Chapter 1. Survival at Sea. Abandoning Ship, Surviving With a Pack, Staying Afloat With a Life Preserver, Staying Afloat Without a Life Preserver, Avoiding Heat Loss in Cold Water, Drown proofing Methods. Chapter 2. Water Rescues. Reaching Rescue Techniques, Lifesaving Approaches, Approach Strokes, Level Offs, Rescue Techniques. Chapter 3. Treatment of Casualties and Avoidance of Dangerous Marine Life. Drowning, Hypothermia, Heat-Related Injuries, Burns, Common Medical Problems, Dangerous Marine Life. Chapter 4. Negotiating Water Obstacles. Tides, Surf, Currents, Back Bays, Rivers and Canals. Chapter 5. Fording Waterways. Selection of a Ford Site, The Buddy System, Water Crossings. Appendix Knot Tying. Many illustrations, and user-friendly. Plus: Marine Corps Martial Arts: Marines operate within a continuum of force where conflict may change from low intensity to high intensity over a matter of hours. Marines are also engaged in many military operations other than war, such as peacekeeping missions or noncombatant evacuation operations, where deadly force may not be authorized. During noncombative engagements, Marines must determine if a situation warrants applying deadly force. Sometimes Marines must decide in a matter of seconds because their lives or the lives of others depend on their actions. To make the right decision, Marines must understand both the lethal and nonlethal close combat techniques needed to handle the situation responsibly without escalating the violence unnecessarily. This publication guides individual Marines, unit leaders, and close combat instructors in the proper tactics, techniques, and procedures for close combat.