SAW-KNIFE-SHOVEL ASSEMBLY

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The type MC-1 pocket magnetic compass is a very important aid in ascertaining your

direction of travel. The compass is equipped with a transparent plastic top, a long

line (lubber line) for determining the directional course reading, and two lanyard at-

taching rings located on the bottom of the compass case for use in attaching a

retaining lanyard. To use the compass, hold the compass erect in a manner which

places the lubber line parallel to your line of sight, or in the fore and aft position to

your line of travel. Your course heading may then be read on the top or the side of

the compass dial under the forward end of the lubber line.

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The type A-2 saw-knife-shovel assembly is equipped with a removable handle which

may be attached to either the saw-knife or the shovel. The saw-knife has one edge

with saw-type teeth and the opposite side has a formed knife edge. The saw-knife

portion of the assembly can be used for cutting small trees or limbs, cutting holes in

ice for fishing, or when dressing game. The shovel may be used to shovel snow

when building a snow shelter, making rescue signals in snow covered clear areas,

and other uses as recommended in the survival manual (AFM 64-5 or FM 21-76).

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