First Aid: Basic first aid skills, including CPR, treating wounds, and handling fractures.Navigation: Using a map and compass, as well as GPS devices.
Shelter Building: Constructing shelters from natural materials to protect against the elements.
Fire Starting: Techniques for starting a fire using matches, lighters, and friction methods.
Water Purification: Methods to find and purify water, such as boiling, filtering, and using purification tablets.
Knot Tying: Essential knots like the bowline, square knot, and clove hitch.
Signaling for Help: Using signals like SOS, mirrors, and whistles to attract attention.
Food Procurement: Identifying edible plants and insects, and basic fishing and trapping skills.
Weather Awareness: Understanding weather patterns and how to predict changes.
Hiking and Backpacking: Proper techniques for hiking, packing a backpack, and Leave No Trace principles.
Animal Safety: Recognizing dangerous animals and knowing how to avoid or handle encounters.
Tool Use: Safely using knives, axes, and saws for various tasks.
Orienteering: Navigating through unfamiliar terrain using maps and compasses.
Emergency Preparedness: Creating and following emergency plans for various scenarios.
Survival Psychology: Maintaining a positive mindset and managing stress in survival situations.
Cooking Outdoors: Preparing and cooking food over an open fire or portable stove.
Water Safety: Skills for swimming, boating, and water rescue.
Plant Identification: Recognizing both edible and poisonous plants.
Tracking: Identifying animal tracks and understanding their behavior.
Basic Astronomy: Using the stars for navigation and understanding celestial patterns.

These skills not only enhance survival capabilities but also build confidence, self-reliance, and a deeper connection with nature
Rasheed Hourani, Group Commissioner