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Understanding The Survival Rule of Three’s

Talyn

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When we are highly stressed, numerous physiological responses occur: adrenaline surges, blood pressure, and heart rate rise, and we may experience auditory exclusion and tunnel vision. Together, these effects lead to diminished mental clarity, making it difficult to think clearly or make decisions.

One widely used mnemonic is the Rule (or Law) of Threes, believed to have been established by military survival instructors in the 1970s. It helps survival students quickly prioritize basic human needs in sequence.

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While the Rule of Threes offers a helpful framework, it is not absolute; factors such as geography, weather, and level of survival skills can dictate the order of priorities. Despite these variations, this basic framework provides essential guidance for self-care during unexpected survival or disaster situations. They are a general understanding. Over the years, survival instructors have tailored this framework.

The author/instructor adapted his approach based on decades of teaching this material to the U.S. military, first responders, and thousands of civilians.


Below is my understanding of the Rule of Threes.


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