Fieldcraft for the Unplanned: A Practical Guide to Emergencies & Survival
This folder contains the scaffolded structure for the book based on outline.md.
Each chapter is a placeholder Markdown file with headings ready to draft.
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Front Matter
Part I — Mindset, Risk & Decision-Making
- Quick Card: At-a-Glance Cards
- 1. Survival Psychology
- 2. Risk Assessment
- 3. Situational Awareness
- 4. Ethics & Legal Considerations
Part II — Orientation, Time & Navigation
- Quick Card: At-a-Glance Cards
- 1. Timekeeping Without a Clock
- 2. Determining Direction (No Tools)
- 3. Map, Compass & Dead Reckoning
- 4. Digital Aids (as available)
Part III — Signaling & Communications
- Quick Card: Signal Library
- 1. Distress Fundamentals
- 2. Visual Signals
- 3. Electronic Signals
- 4. Radios (Brief, Practical)
Part IV — Shelter, Fire & Thermal Management
- Quick Card: At-a-Glance Cards
- 1. Site Selection & Microclimates
- 2. Emergency Shelter Types
- 3. Firecraft
Part V — Water & Food
- Quick Card: Water Purification Dosages & Boil Times
- 1. Water Sourcing & Risk
- 2. Purification
- 3. Hydration & Dehydration
- 4. Food
Part VI — Medical & First Aid
- Quick Card: At-a-Glance Cards (MARCH-E, Hypo/Hyper, ORS)
- 1. First Response Flow
- 2. Bleeding & Trauma
- 3. Environmental Injuries
- 4. Burns & Eye/Dental Emergencies
- 5. Illness & Waterborne Disease
- 6. Evacuation, Triage & Handover
Part VII — Automotive & Transport
- Quick Card: Checklists (Vehicle Kit)
- 1. Vehicle Readiness & Inspection
- 2. Basic Troubleshooting
- 3. Basic Vehicle Fluids
- 4. On-Road Emergencies
- 5. Movement Without Driving
- 6. OBD-II for Humans
- 7. Hotwiring — Legal Considerations & Alternatives
Part VIII — Tools, Knots & Improvisation
- Quick Card: Knots & Lashings
- 1. EDC, Get-Home, and 72-Hour Kits
- 2. Core Tools & Safe Use
- 3. Cordage & Knots
- 4. Repair & Make-Do
Part IX — Power, Light & Electronics
- Quick Card: Radio Cheat Sheet
- 1. Battery Basics
- 2. Charging & Generation
- 3. Lighting
- 4. Device Management
Part X — Urban & Structural Emergencies
- Quick Card: At-a-Glance Cards
- 1. Shelter-in-Place vs Evacuate
- 2. Specific Incidents
- 3. Fire Behavior Basics
- 4. Vehicle & Flood Interactions
- 5. Pets, Kids & Dependent Care
Part XI — Security, De-Escalation & Group Operations
- Quick Card: At-a-Glance Cards
- 1. Personal Security
- 2. Group Dynamics & Leadership
- 3. Community Coordination
Part XII — Planning, Logistics & Practice
- Quick Card: Checklists
- 1. Family/Team Emergency Plan
- 2. Documentation & Finances
- 3. Maintenance & Drills