MCRP 3-02H | Survival, Evasion, and Recovery

MCRP 3-02H: Survival, Evasion, and Recovery is a comprehensive guide designed to prepare Marines and other military personnel for survival in hostile or austere environments. It provides critical strategies for enduring isolation, evading capture, and recovering effectively while maintaining mission readiness. The manual outlines fundamental survival techniques, such as finding shelter, sourcing food and water, and building fires under various environmental conditions.  It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing needs using the survival acronym: S—Size up the situation, U—Use all senses, R—Remember location, V—Vanquish fear and panic, I—Improvise, V—Value life, A—Act like the natives, L—Live by your wits. Evasion techniques focus on avoiding enemy detection, employing camouflage, and using stealth to move undetected. It includes practical advice for navigating unfamiliar terrain, creating concealment routes, and signaling for rescue without compromising safety. The recovery section e