A good training film that makes some good points, was really turned off at the very beginning when the narrator stated "The search was suspended by darkness" -- an absolute sign of an improperly managed search (and this was true back in 1963, as well). Searching at night just means you have really goo, dependable light sources.

I also have problems with their emphasis on not drinking water unless it is purified. My experience has been - drink the water, even if you can't purify it. You will die quicker fro dehydration than from giardia or similar illnesses. By that time you will have resolved the situation and be within reach of proper medical care. Of course, in the best of all worlds, you will have the ability to purify/boil water and everything will be just fine.

I have followed this strategy myself many times over the years, and it has always worked, especially with the nice mountain stream shown in the film. Although I usually treat water, I have never gotten sick from untreated water. If you have a decent water supply, one huge problem is solved for you.

Still a good film, although the music was a bit hokey...