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Survival, Evasion and Recovery (FM 21-76-1)
I. Evasion
Chapter I
EVASION
1. Planning
a. Review the quick reference checklist on the inside cover.
b. Guidelines for successful evasion include—
(1) Keeping a positive attitude.
(2) Using established procedures.
(3) Following your evasion plan of action.
(4) Being patient.
(5) Drinking water (DO NOT eat food without water).
(6) Conserving strength for critical periods.
(7) Resting and sleeping as much as possible.
(8) Staying out of sight.
c. The following odors stand out and may give an evader away:
(1) Scented soaps and shampoos.
(2) Shaving cream, after-shave lotion, or other cosmetics.
(3) Insect repellent (camouflage stick is least scented).
(4) Gum and candy (smell is strong or sweet).
(5) Tobacco (odor is unmistakable).
d. Where to go (initiate evasion plan of action):
(1) Near a suitable area for recovery.
(2) Selected area for evasion.
(3) Neutral or friendly country or area.
(4) Designated area for recovery.
2. Camouflage
a. Basic principles:
(1) Disturb the area as little as possible.
(2) Avoid activity that reveals movement to the enemy.
(3) Apply personal camouflage.
b. Camouflage patterns (Figure 1-1):
(1) Blotch pattern.
(a) Temperate deciduous (leaf shedding) areas.
(b) Desert areas (barren).
(c) Snow (barren).
(2) Slash pattern.
(a) Coniferous areas (broad slashes).
(b) Jungle areas (broad slashes).
(c) Grass (narrow slashes).
(3) Combination. May use blotched and slash together.
c. Personal camouflage application follows:
(1)
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