US Army Survival Manual
US Army Survival Manual
US Army Survival Manual
US Army Survival Manual

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US Army Survival Manual

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US Army Survival Manual

This is FM 21-76, the U.S. Army's field manual on wilderness and combat survival. First published in 1957 and revised repeatedly since (including major updates in 1968 and 1970), it was written to prepare soldiers, downed aircrews, and anyone operating far from support to stay alive with nothing but field-expedient knowledge. It's since become one of the most widely reprinted military manuals in existence, read as much by outdoorsmen and preppers as by service members.

This illustrated softcover edition runs 285 pages and covers the full range of what the original doctrine was built to teach: the psychology of survival, water procurement and purification, identifying edible versus poisonous plants, trapping and preparing food, shelter building, firecraft, and navigation without modern tools.

It also breaks down survival in specific environments, desert, tropical, arctic, and at sea, each with its own hazards and techniques.

The audience for this one is broad by design. Preppers and bushcraft enthusiasts use it as a working reference. Hunters and backpackers keep a copy in a pack for the same reason soldiers were issued one: it's genuinely useful information organized for someone under stress.

Military history readers and writers use it to understand how the Army actually trained for survival. One AP customer's review sums up the split personality of the book well: it's got plenty of straightforward, still-useful skills alongside a few dated or eyebrow-raising ones (readers seem to particularly enjoy the shark identification pages), and somehow all of it stays entertaining.

The Short & Sweet:

  • Field Manual 21-76, U.S. Army doctrine on survival
  • First published 1957, revised multiple times through 1970 and after
  • Illustrated softcover, 285 pages
  • Covers water, food, shelter, firecraft, and navigation
  • Includes desert, tropical, arctic, and sea survival chapters
  • Widely used by military, preppers, and outdoor enthusiasts alike
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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
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