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SERE training for B-2 Spirit Andersen AFB Guam

Andersen AFB, Guam -- U.S.Air Force Staff Sergeant Brooks Steinbacher, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape Specialist from the 509th Operational Support Squadron, instructs a group of B-2 Spirit pilots from the 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron about building a fire in adverse tropical conditions. The 393 EBS pilots learned basic combat survival tactics during a two day SERE refresher course. The B-2 Spirit bomber pilots are deployed from Whiteman AFB, MO.

(U.S. Air Force Photo By Staff Sgt. Vanessa Valentine)

Survival Training

Note: This is an example list for lightweight backcountry travel in warm, desert canyon conditions. More gear may be required for certain conditions. Individual preferences may vary.

This list is for one person. Some gear can be combined for groups.

• Hiking
  

• Comfortable Day Pack

  Hydration
  

• Hydration bladder(s) and/or Water Bottles (don't skimp), plan on at least 1 gallon (3.75 liters) of water per person per day

• Cooking and Eating
  

• Food for the day

• Personal Gear
  

• Multi-Tool/Knife
  Hiking Permit
  
• Headlamp or Flashlight (just in case)
  
• Survival Kit
  Compass
  
• First Aid Kit
  
• Guidebook/Map
  
• Camera/Film 
  
• Emergency Blanket

• Personal Items
  Sunscreen
  

• Lip Balm
  
• Sunglasses 

• Clothing and Footwear
  

• Clothing appropriate for weather and changing conditions
  
• Hat w/brim
  
• Trail Runners/lightweight hiking boots

• Optional
  

• GPS Unit
  
• Writing Pad
  
• Pencil/Pen
  
  
  
  
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