Downed Pilots & Aircrews: "Evasion" 1957 USAF Training Film; Avoiding Capture in Enemy Territory

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USAF Training Film playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8F26D920AA815835 more at http://quickfound.net/links/military_news_and_links.html "Using dramatic reenactments, this film illustrates the dos and don'ts of evasion and survival; techniques devised to enable American fighting men to evade capture and return to safety after being shot down from their aircraft." US Air Force Training Film TF1-4716 Full-length reupload, with improved video & sound, of a film previously uploaded in a truncated version. Public domain film from the US National Archives, slightly cropped to remove uneven edges, with the aspect ratio corrected, and one-pass brightness-contrast-color correction & mild video noise reduction applied. The soundtrack was also processed with volume normalization, noise reduction, clipping reduction, and/or equalization (the resulting sound, though not perfect, is far less noisy than the original). http://www.equipped.com/multiservice_ser_manual_1999.pdf MULTISERVICE PROCEDURES FOR SURVIVAL, EVASION, AND RECOVERY 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 I-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) Face. Use dark colors on high spots and light colors on any remaining exposed areas. Use a hat, netting, or mask if available. (2) Ears. The insides and the backs should have 2 colors to break up outlines. (3) Head, neck, hands, and the under chin. Use scarf, collar, vegetation, netting, or coloration methods. (4) Light colored hair. Give special attention to conceal with a scarf or mosquito head net. d. Position and movement camouflage follows: (1) Avoid unnecessary movement. (2) Take advantage of natural concealment: (a) Cut foliage fades and wilts, change regularly. (b) Change camouflage depending on the surroundings. (c) DO NOT select vegetation from same source. (d) Use stains from grasses, berries, dirt, and charcoal. (3) DO NOT over camouflage. (4) Remember when using shadows, they shift with the sun. (5) Never expose shiny objects (like a watch, glasses, or pens). (6) Ensure watch alarms and hourly chimes are turned off. (7) Remove unit patches, name tags, rank insignia, etc. (8) Break up the outline of the body, “V” of crotch/armpits. (9) Conduct observation from a prone and concealed position...