text: Chapter 8
  KNOWLEDGE OF THE AO
  8-19. Study of the AO and detailed E&R are critical to success.
  KNOWLEDGE OF SURVIVAL
  8-20. These skills should be reinforced in the unit with thorough survival and evasion classes. Like most
  perishable skills, survival training should be a regular training task.
  SUPPLY ECONOMY
  8-21. Limiting use and making the best use of available supplies.
  ENDURANCE
  8-22. The physical and mental conditioning of individuals and the team will largely determine the
  ability to successfully execute E&R.
  PATIENCE AND DISCIPLINE
  8-23. Recovery may not be immediate--individuals and teams should be prepared to evade for days,
  weeks, months or even years. Patience and discipline are often traits acquired though tough and realistic
  training. Soldiers in an E&R and survival situation will be subjected to many physical and mental
  hardships. These hardships are compounded if detailed area studies are not conducted during the planning
  phase and Soldiers have limited survival skills. One major factor that has lead to more successful evasions
  than any other is the individuals will to survive. Many factors affect evaders, they include—
  • Family and home ties.
  • Self-preservation.
  • Material items.
  • Religion.
  • Sense of responsibility—to your family, to your team, and to your country.
  Code of Conduct. Article III:
  If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every
  effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special
  favors from the enemy.
  MOVEMENT
  8-24. The team must consider the following movement factors in order to ensure successful evasion:
  TECHNIQUES
  8-25. The movement techniques used during evasion are the same as with normal patrolling, as well as
  the SOPs for movement.
  ROUTE SELECTION
  8-26. Route selection is an extremely important factor when conducting evasion. Avoid all major built
  up areas and areas with high traffic.
  CAMOUFLAGE AND CONCEALMENT
  8-27. Camouflage and concealment are crucial when moving, and should never be sacrificed.