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E. All water that is to be consumed must be potable. Drinking water must be taken only from approved sources or purified to avoid disease or the possible use of polluted water. Melting snow into water requires an increased amount of fuel and should be planned accordingly. Nonpotable water must not be mistaken for drinking water. Water that is unfit to drink, but otherwise not dangerous, may be used for other purposes such as bathing. Soldiers must be trained to avoid wasting water. External cooling (pouring water over the head and chest) is a waste of water and an inefficient means of cooling.
Keep at least half a body’s length away from a cave wall and opening. (2) Assume a one-point-of-contact body position. Squat on your haunches or sit on a rucksack or rope. Pull your knees to your chest and keep both feet together. If half way up the rock face, secure yourself with more than one point―lightning can burn through rope. If already rappelling, touch the wall with both feet together and hurry to the next anchor. f. During and after rain, expect slippery rock and terrain in general and adjust movement accordingly.
1-21. RECORDING DATA An accurate observation is essential in noting trends in weather patterns. Ideally, under changing conditions, trends will be noted in some weather parameters. However, this may not always be the case. A minor shift in the winds may signal an approaching storm. a. Wind Direction. Assess wind direction as a magnetic direction from which the wind is blowing. b. Wind Speed. Assess wind speed in knots. (1) If an anemometer is available, assess speed to the nearest knot. (2) If no anemometer is available, estimate the speed in knots.