a. DO NOT travel unless certain of reaching the destination using the water supply available.
b. Travel at dawn or dusk on hot days.
c. Follow the easiest trail possible (non-combat), avoiding—
(1) Deep sandy dune areas.
(2) Rough terrain.
d. In sand dune areas—
(1) Follow hard valley floor between dunes.
(2) Travel on the windward side of dune ridges.
e. If a sandstorm occurs--
(1) Mark your direction of travel.
(2) Sit or lie down in direction of travel.
(3) Try to get to the downwind side of natural shelter.
(4) Cover the mouth and nose with a piece of cloth.
(5) Protect the eyes.
(6) Remain stationary until the storm is over.
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