Prepper Watch – Survival Skills

1. Knowledge Gaps (Severity: 6)

• Description: Insufficient understanding of survival techniques, tools, or environments.
• Explanation: Knowledge gaps hinder effective decision-making and problem-solving during emergencies, increasing vulnerability to risks.

2. Group Dynamics Issues (Severity: 6)

• Description: Conflicts, misunderstandings, or inefficiencies within a group.
• Explanation: Poor group dynamics reduce teamwork, lower morale, and impede coordinated responses to challenges.

3. Limited Practical Experience (Severity: 7)

• Description: Lack of hands-on practice in survival skills and real-world scenarios.
• Explanation: Theoretical knowledge without practical application reduces confidence and effectiveness in critical situations.

4. Navigation Challenges (Severity: 6)

• Description: Difficulty in orienting oneself and determining routes in unfamiliar terrain.
• Explanation: Navigation challenges can lead to delays, resource depletion, and heightened risks of injury or getting lost.

5. Resource Mismanagement (Severity: 6)

• Description: Inefficient or careless use of available supplies and tools.
• Explanation: Mismanagement leads to rapid depletion of critical resources, creating additional strain during survival situations.

6. Fire-Starting Difficulties (Severity: 6)

• Description: Challenges in successfully igniting and maintaining a fire in various conditions.
• Explanation: Inability to start a fire affects warmth, cooking, and signaling, making survival more difficult in harsh environments.

7. Shelter Construction Issues (Severity: 6)

• Description: Difficulty in building safe, durable, and weather-resistant shelters.
• Explanation: Poor shelter construction increases exposure to the elements, reducing safety and overall survival chances.

8. Communication Barriers (Severity: 5)

• Description: Ineffective communication within a group or with external parties.
• Explanation: Communication barriers slow decision-making, increase misunderstandings, and hinder coordinated efforts in emergencies.

9. Lack of Defensive Skills (Severity: 6)

• Description: Limited ability to protect oneself or a group from threats.
• Explanation: Inadequate defensive skills increase vulnerability to wildlife, hostile individuals, or other dangers.

10. Tool Shortages (Severity: 6)

• Description: Insufficient availability or maintenance of necessary tools and equipment.
• Explanation: Tool shortages limit the ability to complete essential tasks, increasing reliance on improvisation and reducing efficiency.

11. Inadequate Physical Fitness (Severity: 6)

• Description: Poor physical conditioning that hinders endurance, strength, or mobility.
• Explanation: Low fitness levels reduce the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, increasing fatigue and injury risks.

12. Poor Mental Preparedness (Severity: 7)

• Description: Lack of psychological resilience and ability to manage stress in high-pressure situations.
• Explanation: Poor mental preparedness leads to panic, poor decision-making, and decreased morale in survival scenarios.

13. Lack of Adaptability (Severity: 7)

• Description: Difficulty adjusting to changing circumstances or unexpected challenges.
• Explanation: A lack of adaptability limits problem-solving and increases the risk of failure when conditions deviate from plans.

14. Medical Emergency Response Gaps (Severity: 7)

• Description: Inadequate knowledge or resources for addressing injuries and medical emergencies.
• Explanation: Poor medical response capabilities increase the severity of injuries, prolong recovery, and can lead to fatalities.

15. Insufficient Foraging Skills (Severity: 6)

• Description: Limited ability to identify, harvest, and prepare wild food resources.
• Explanation: Poor foraging skills reduce access to critical nutrition, leading to malnutrition or reliance on dwindling stored food supplies.

16. Dependence on Technology (Severity: 6)

• Description: Overreliance on devices and tools that may fail in survival situations.
• Explanation: Dependence on technology reduces self-reliance and adaptability, leaving individuals unprepared when devices are unavailable.

17. Overconfidence in Skills (Severity: 5)

• Description: Excessive belief in one’s abilities without sufficient experience or preparation.
• Explanation: Overconfidence leads to risky decisions, poor planning, and underestimation of challenges, increasing failure risks.

18. Time Management Failures (Severity: 6)

• Description: Inefficient prioritization and use of time during critical tasks.
• Explanation: Poor time management wastes valuable resources, reduces task completion, and increases the risk of failure in time-sensitive scenarios.