What is the meaning of survival, evasion, resistance, and escape?

(DoD) Actions performed by isolated personnel designed to ensure their health, mobility, safety, and honor in anticipation of or preparation for their return to friendly control. Also called SERE.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). survival, evasion, resistance, and escape. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/survival%2C_evasion%2C_resistance%2C_and_escape/definitions/1964244
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "survival, evasion, resistance, and escape" http://smartdefine.org/survival%2C_evasion%2C_resistance%2C_and_escape/definitions/1964244 (accessed October 2, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, survival, evasion, resistance, and escape, Smart Define, viewed 2 October, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/survival%2C_evasion%2C_resistance%2C_and_escape/definitions/1964244>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "survival, evasion, resistance, and escape" 4 April 2011. Web. 2 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/survival%2C_evasion%2C_resistance%2C_and_escape/definitions/1964244>