rations off the land is of vital importance. Even though emer- 

 gency rations freeze, they can be made edible by warming. 



One can be heartened by the fact that both the native population 

 and the white man have lived completely from the land in the 

 Arctic. 



CLOTHING 



Clothing may be supplemented by parachute silk, blankets, cloth 

 package material, etc. Paper may be used for insulation between 

 layers of clothing. 



If one does not have adequate foot covering, mukluks should 

 be improvised from canvas, blankets, or parachute material. The 

 skins of birds and mammals may also be utilized. If at all pos- 

 sible, loose footwear should be immediately substituted for tight 

 shoes. 



Whatever clothing is available must be carefully guarded against 

 wetting from sweat or immersion. The clothing for each task 

 should be planned and just enough worn to keep warm. Damp or 

 wet clothing should be dried as soon as possible. 





Figure 6-7. — Signal for rescuers. 



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