Land Navigation
» Different Types of Maps Explained
Types of regular maps and also map substitutes
» Setting up a land navigation course land navigation course
Basic guidelines to use when setting up a land navigation course
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Measure distance on a military map using ruler or paper and the bar scales
» FM 3-25.26
MAP READING AND LAND NAVIGATION
» Night Navigation
Darkness presents its own characteristics for land navigation because of limited or no visibility.
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A vehicle commander should be able to navigate from one point on the ground to another with or without a compass.
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When a compass is not available, different techniques may be used to determine the four cardinal directions.
» Marginal information found on a military map
The marginal information and symbols is where useful information telling about the map is located and explained
» How to use pace count to measure ground distance
A pace is equal to one natural step, about 30 inches long.
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Two different ways to fold a military map
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