Shuman maneuver, my ass

Mike:

[over radio]
So what's the plan? Over. Comander Barton:
There's a convoy pinned down by fire from a group of guerillas just over the border. If everything goes well, they should be passing by your current location in about 52 hours, Sergeant. Over. Mike:
[closes eyes in exasperation]
Sir, with all due respect, If everything goes well, I don't know if I can survive for 52 hours like this. Over. Comander Barton:
Get ready to signal your position when the time comes. We'll try to contact you via radio to make sure you're... still there. Over. Mike:
So that's it? What about all that "no man left behind" business? Over. Comander Barton:
Listen, Sergeant Stevens. As far as we know, the type of landmines scattered over the area can remain active for up to 40 years, but 10 years after they're produced, depending on certain variables, There's a 4% chance of their malfunctioning. 15 years after production, malfunction levels reach as high as 7%. Mike:
[under his breath]
Great. Comander Barton:
Given the scenario, my personal advice, should you not be able to resist for long in the desert for any reason, is to try the Shuman maneuver. Mike:
The *Shuman maneuver*, Major? Over. Comander Barton:
It is a last resort. Digging a small trench to take cover from the explosion. If you make the sole of your boot stick to the ground, and raise your feet sideways... [static interferes] Mike:
Major? Major? Over. Comander Barton:
The damages caused by the shock waves would be limited to non-vital limb loss... [voice is cut off by static] Mike:
[scoffs in disbelief]
Shuman maneuver, my ass