The main objective of the exercise, code-named «Cobra Gold» - trained Marines methods of survival in harsh jungles of Southeast Asia. First, soldiers are taught the subtle movement in the jungle, exploration techniques, arrangement camp in the rainforest. In addition, Thai and American instructors showed soldiers - how to find food in the jungle. In particular, as used in food cobras and other snakes. For this purpose it is necessary to separate the cobra head, and then pour it into the blood in his mouth colleague. According to the instructors, the blood of snakes quite nutritious and can give the soldier a boost of energy for a few hours. |