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The Army Alphabet

Whether you're covering your radio conversation or just want to be in the know, the Army has it's own alphabet called "the phonetic alphabet" that is easy to learn.  So to those of you who haven't heard it...
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Basic Food & Water Needs

Do you have enough food for 3 days, a week, a month? Here are the bare minimums you need in a disaster or emergency. Water - 1Adult for 1 Day 1-3 liters or 68 ounces (about a half gallon) This...
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Great Survival Books from Beserker

This post was written by an excellent blogger by the handle "Beserker".  His blog is full of great reviews on outdoor/survival gear such as the Maratac bug out bag review (one of my favorite every day items)....
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Temporary Shelters

Although it’s not the ideal situation, there may be a time when a tent, tipi or other temporary shelter will be a godsend to you. Some of them are cheap, some very expensive but either way it is important to...
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Free Survival Manuals

In an effort to promote preparedness Survival Spot has revamped its downloads section which we will be continuously updated. These free survival manuals are a great start for anybody and can even be printed...
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CB Radio Slang

CB radio slang is something you usually only hear at truck stops when truckers get bored between their routes.  But when TSHTF and society is in a state of chaos suddenly amateur, HAM and CB radio will become...