SAS Tracking Handbook

SAS Tracking Handbook

Language: English

Pages: 208

ISBN: 1629142352

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


Tracking originated with man’s need for food; he needed to understand what he was following and what the rewards would be if he was successful. Little has changed over time about the terms of tracking. We still track game for sport and food, but we have also found other uses for tracking. Border police patrol to stop illegal immigrants from entering their country; the military tracks down wanted terrorists or enemy forces. Tracking has become a military skill.

In the SAS Tracking Handbook, former SAS soldier and British Empire Medal (BEM) award–winner Barry Davies teaches not only how to survive in the outdoors with the skills of tracking, but how to use these skills from a military standpoint.

Included in this book are many helpful tips on topics including:

The types of dogs used for tracking.
Traps for catching wild animals.
Modern military tracking.
Using your surroundings to your advantage.
And much more.

The success or failure of the modern tracker is dependent on the personal skills of the individual tracker. Training is vital in learning tracking skills, and continuous exercise the best way to interpret signs. These skills are rarely found, but they remain hidden deep within all of us. So whether you’re already a skilled tracker or a novice in the field, the SAS Tracking Handbook will be your guide to mastering this old and respected art.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

circle which is ever increasing out to about 100 meters. Line of travel search involves using the natural direction of travel and pushing forward until fresh sign is found. In some cases trackers have moved several kilometers before re-engaging the spoor. 3. Your next move is to study your map and try and determine the direction the quarry may have taken. A good knowledge of map reading and visualization of the terrain ahead may well put you back on track. OVERALL TRACKING OPERATION

follow-up troops to intercede the enemy. In addition, the operational commander may be in possession of information from other tracking units allowing him to make better decisions. Follow-Up Troops Follow-up troops can be either in close proximity to the trackers or remain in a base camp where they can be deployed by vehicles or airborne methods. Follow-up troops are normally deployed at the discretion of the overall operational commander depending on the size and location of the enemy. If the

tracking group is in immediate pursuit and close by, there is not much one can do but defend one’s self. In a delayed pursuit—even if the delay is very short—there are several counter measures that can be taken. The main factor here being the distance between the tracker group and the quarry. The idea being to maintain or increase the distance between dog and quarry; I mention dog and quarry as opposed to tracker and quarry, as in some cases it is possible to fool the tracker, but not the dog

system. In addition, we have helicopters fitted with highly powerful night vision cameras that patrol the darkness in search of villains. While over our borders and war zones drones fly silently overhead mapping the terrain and searching for any possible intruder or enemy. In their own way, these are modern forms of human tracking; from the offender who has an ankle tag to the surveillance satellite high above our planet, we are constantly being watched. The human race—or more accurately

tracking takes, be it a static observation post, foot, or vehicle surveillance, there is a standard procedure to reduce the possibility of the quarry becoming aware. This procedure requires defining the operation objectives and the best way to obtain the accurate results without being detected. • Research all available information on the target. • Obtain photographs and physical descriptions. • Establish license numbers and makes of vehicles used by target. • List known associates. • Is

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