Keyword "SURVIVAL" The keyword "SURVIVAL" is an acronym to be used as an "immediate action drill" to be performed at the beginning of a wilderness survival situation. Use this simple phrase to plan measures that will help you survive the wilderness and return to civilization. The keyword “SURVIVAL” will provide you with two of the most important survival skills: the ability to organize yourself and the ability to stay calm. “S” stands for “Assess the situation”.(1) Consider your physical condition and perform any necessary first aid.(2) Concentrate your senses to become familiar with the area.(3) Perform an inventory of the equipment you have.(4) Begin planning.B. “U” stands for “Excessive haste creates waste.”(1) Reacting without thinking or planning can lead to poor decisions and could lead to death.(2) Acting quickly, just for the sake of acting, will make you reckless .The natural tendency in a stressful situation is to run. You need to overcome this tendency and think about your goals.(3) If you act quickly, you may lose or forget equipment, you may not make a survival plan, and you may become disoriented and not know your location. As a cultural group. Americans have little patience. Recognize this weakness if it is your Achilles heel.C. “R” stands for “Remember where you are.”(1) Always knowing where you are on the map and how it relates to the surrounding terrain is a principle no outdoorsman should violate.(2) If you're in a group, you know always the location of charts and compasses.(3) Guard against the natural tendency to let someone else be responsible for navigation. Always be aware of your route, regardless of mode of travel.(4) Whether you are in a base camp or on the move, you should always know the following things:(a) Direction or location of the nearest populated area.(b) Direction or location of the nearest major transportation artery (river, highway, railroad, etc.) (c) Location of local water sources.D. “V” stands for “Defeat Fear and Panic.”(1) Fear and panic are two of the greatest enemies in a survival situation. These are not unusual emotions. The secret is to recognize and control them. (2) Fear, panic and anxiety affect the body. They divert the necessary energy. (3) Many people have never been alone and without diversions. This could expose them to anxiety.(4) The best way to control fear in a survival situation is preparation,