Thursday, September 13, 2012

Preparing Fish

Once you have obtained your fish or game, you must clean/ butcher and cook/ store it. Improper cleaning storing can result in inedible fish and game.
a. Fish. You must know how to tell if fish are free of bacterial decomposition that makes the fish dangerous to eat. Although cooking may destroy the toxin from bacterial decomposition, do not eat fish that appear spoiled.
(1) Spoilage. Eating spoiled or poisoned fish may cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps, vomiting, itching; paralysis, or a metallic taste in the mouth. These symptoms appear suddenly 1 to 6 hours after eating. If you are near the sea, drink sea water as soon as you notice this set of symptoms, or, force yourself to vomit. Signs of spoilage include–
• Peculiar odor.
• Suspicious color. Gills should be red or pink. Scales should be a pronounced–not faded–shade of gray.
• Dent that remains after pressing the thumb against the flesh then removing it.
• Slimy rather than moist or wet body.
• Sharp or peppery taste.
(2) Preparation. Fish spoil quickly after death, especially on a hot day, so prepare fish for eating as soon as possible after you catch them.
(a) Cut out the gills and large blood vessels that lie next to the backbone. (You can leave the head if you plan to cook the fish on a spit).
(b) Gut fish that are more than 4 inches long cut along the abdomen and scrape out the intestines.
(c) Scale or skin the fish.
(d) You can impale a whole fish on a stick and cook it over an "open fire." However, boiling the fish with the skin on is the best way to get the most food value. The fats and oil are under the skin, and by boiling the fish, you can save the juices for broth. Any of the methods used for cooking plant food can be used
for cooking fish.
(e) Fish is done when the meat flakes off.
(f) To dry fish in the sun, hang them from branches or spread them on hot rocks. When the meat has dried, splash it with sea water, if available, to salt the outside. Keep seafood only if it is well dried or salted.


Monday, September 10, 2012

Ranger Creed



Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of the Rangers.

Acknowledging the fact that a Ranger is a more elite Soldier who arrives at the cutting edge of battle by land, sea, or air, I accept the fact that as a Ranger my country expects me to move further, faster, and fight harder than any other Soldier.

Never shall I fail my comrades I will always keep myself mentally alert, physically strong, and morally straight and I will shoulder more than my share of the task whatever it may be, one hundred percent and then some.

Gallantly will I show the world that I am a specially selected and well trained Soldier. My courtesy to superior officers, neatness of dress, and care of equipment shall set the example for others to follow.

Energetically will I meet the enemies of my country. I shall defeat them on the field of battle for I am better trained and will fight with all my might. Surrender is not a Ranger word. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

Readily will I display the intestinal fortitude required to fight on to the Ranger objective
 and complete the mission, though I be the lone survivor.


Monday, September 3, 2012

The Bend and Reach


EXERCISE 1: BEND AND REACH
Purpose: This exercise develops the ability to squat and reach through your legs. It also serves to prepare your spine and extremities for more vigorous movements, moving the hips and spine through full flexion (Figure 8-1).
Starting Position: Straddle stance with arms overhead, palms facing inward, fingers and thumbs extended and
joined.
Cadence: SLOW
Count:
1. Squat with the heels flat as your spine rounds forward to allow the straight arms to reach as far as possible between your legs.
2. Return to the starting position.
3. Repeat count one.
4. Return to the starting position.

Figure 8-1
Check Points:
􀁺 From the starting position, ensure that Soldiers have their hips set, their abdominals tight and their arms fully extended overhead.
􀁺 The neck flexes to allow the gaze to the rear. This brings your head in line with the bend of the trunk. The heels and feet remain flat on the ground.
􀁺 On counts 2 and 4, do not go past the starting position.
Precautions: This exercise is always performed at a slow cadence. To protect the back, move into the count one position in a slow, controlled manner. Do not bounce into or out of this position in a ballistic manner, as this may place an excessive load on the back