NOS USMC Survival Kit Side A -Shelter & Food Gathering Side B - Escape & Evasion

Description

USMC Sealed Survival Kit
New Old Stock sealed in wrap. Wrap may have some stains from box storage. Please see all 7 Pics. Please note Picture #6 & #7 are just stock photos.
Side A: Shelter and Food Gathering
Contains:
Emergency
Fishing Kit NSN 4220-00-244-0764
Saw, Finger Ring NSN 5110-570-6896
Survival Blanket (OD) NSN 7210-00-935-6666
Plastic Bag NSN 8105-00-837-7755
Candle NSN 9925-00-202-4417
Snare Wire NSN 9525-00-596-3498
Side B: Escape and Evasion (E & E)
Contains:
Fire Starter, Magnesium NSN 4240-01-160-5618
Knife, Pocket NSN 5110-00-162-2205
Signalling Mirror NSN 6350-00105-1252
Compass, Smoke Chaser NSN 6605-00-553-8795
Plastic Bag NSN 8105-00-837-7755
Whistle, Extreme Cold NSN 8465-01-278-6982
Water Bag, Drinking NSN 8465-00-634-4499
Matches NSN 9920-01-191-3434
The SK is designed for use by individuals serving as members of the Ground Combat Element. This SK prevented Marines from having to purchase or requisition their own survival items. This SK enabled a Marine to perform the basic survival tasks of making shelter, gathering food and water and signaling. The SK is a general purpose kit, but it was developed for use in desert; mountain; arctic; and temperate water survival during small boat operations. The intent of the SK is to have Marines carry it when there is a possibility that they will be placed in a rescue or survival situation. Formal school or unit training should allow an individual to learn the specific application of the SK and its individual components. The SK is sealed so that it can be quickly and visually inspected to determine if it is complete. The seal should only be opened when a Marine is confronted with a survival situation. The SK is packaged in a sand colored, abrasion resistant, waterproof outer bag that is heat sealed around the perimeter and center to form two separate sides. Both sides have inner bags that are transparent, waterproof, vapor-proof, and grease proof. The inner bags are vacuum heat sealed. The two-sided design allows a Marine to carry the SK as a single item in a rucksack, butt pack or folded and placed in a trouser cargo pocket. A Marine can also tear the SK's outer bag in half along the center heat seal and still maintain its storage integrity features. Each half can be carried in the lower pockets of the utility jacket or the Extreme Cold Weather Clothing System (ECWCS) jacket pockets. The components of each side of the SK have been packaged to better accommodate a survival situation. Side A contains those components needed for shelter and food gathering. Side B contains those items a Marine may need to immediately start their escape/evasion and rescue. The overall purpose of the SK is to enhance a Marines chances of survival and rescue for 24 hours and beyond.