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Tropical Climates


a.    Travel only when it is light.
b.    Avoid obstacles like thickets and swamps.
c.    Part the vegetation to pass through. Avoid grabbing vegetation; it may have spines or thorns (use gloves if possible).
d.    DO NOT climb over logs if you can go around them.
e.    Find trails—
(1)  Where 2 streams meet.
(2)  Where a low pass goes over a range of hills.
f.    While traveling trails--
(1)  Watch for disturbed areas on game trails; they may indicate a pitfall or trap.
(2)  Use a walking stick to probe for pitfalls or traps.
(3)  DO NOT sleep on the trail.
(4)  Exercise caution, the enemy uses the trails also.















Index Index

Stay or Move Considerations
Navigation and Position Determination
Travel Considerations
River Travel
Ice and Snow Travel
Mountain Hazards
Dry Climates
Tropical Climates
Open Seas
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