CHARTING SURVIVAL
I have adapted the following survival model (with changes) from the book, SURVIVAL WISDOM AND KNOW-HOW, (on page 460)...
http://www.amazon.com/Survival-Wisdom-Know-How-Everything/dp/1579127533
I think this lays out the basic steps to survival pretty well.
I further found the progenitor of this survival model and his website too...
http://www.gregdavenport.com/survivalcorner.php#pearls
Good stuff.
Nice. I like how everything eventually leads to having to use your brain "Improvise". I think some people get to wrapped up in survival gadgets and what not and forget that things won't save your life, using your head will.