Map reading and land navigation and usmc land navigation sergeants course paperback february 9, 2010. These lines form small squares 1,000 meters on each side called grid squares. In this video we discuss basic land navigation without a map. The location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two or more known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the unknown location. My online land navigation course includes four hours of video instruction, and two downloadable pdf books, all for about the same price as a typical paperback book. A short video on the four basic steps to begin mastering land navigation. A six digit grid coordinate gets you to within how many meters of your intended target. In this hands on course youll learn the fundamentals of reading and understanding a topographical map, using your compass to understand your position, then putting these skills together to help you pinpoint your location and plan your route.
Maps in the form of electronic books for ebook readers kindle, nook, sony reader, etc. The ranges and training area encompasses 54,440 acres of ranges and training areas with 184 sq. They also indicate variations in terrain, the elevation of terrain features, and the extent of vegetation. The sierra club guide to map, compass and gps sierra club outdoor adventure guide kals, w. One inch on the map determines either 25,000 50,000 or 100,000 inches on actual ground. But my online course explains land navigation in video format.
Now that we have our 8digit grid, were ready to plot a point on the map. Land navigation, sere, scrs 1201, military manuals, survival ebooks book. Given a topographic map in a training area, orient the map as noted. The reading of a road book is the same as that of a comic book. My advice is to know map reading and land navigation to the point that you could teach a. The map has vertical lines top to bottom and horizontal lines left to right.
It is a much more compact version of the us army map reading and land navigation manual. Apply adhesive to the back of the segments corresponding to a, f, l, and q. Part 3 advance land navigation on point preparedness. Importance land navigation is a skillset which takes time and practice in order to become proficient and confident. Land navigation misc files other files and materials that are essential to land navigation knowledge. If you have any questions ask me any future videos i make on land nav will be a single topic. The importance of topo maps and land navigation m14 forum.
This pocketsized army manual fm 2126 explains the key components of a map and how to use them in simple language. How to slit and fold a map for special use before attempting to cut and fold a map, make a practice cut and fold with a piece of paper. How to slit and fold a map for special use armystudyguide. Map reading and land navigation paperback april 28, 1999 by pentagon u. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. A line draw on a map representing an imaginary line on the ground along which all points are at the same level.
Jul 14, 2017 the method of locating ones position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two welldefined locations that can be pinpointed on the map. Basic mastery of the tools of land navigation map, compass, and protractor is absolutely necessary in order to ensure our success. Maps provide information on the existence and location of man made features such as buildings, bridges, and routes of travel. Before attempting to cut and fold a map, make a practice cut and fold with a piece of paper. Ted dunning and ellen friedman describe new designs for streaming data architecture that help you get realtime insights and greatly improve. That is just like having a builtin gps on the course. Part 1 basic land navigation map margin information in the bottom right corner of the map is a key to roads on the map. In this video i talk about back bearing as a way to find your way back to where you started.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read u. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Advanced land navigation course green eye tactical. The attendee must be capable of carrying 34 days worth of food and 36 hours of water, all necessary survival gear, and comfort supplies in moderate to steep. The appendixes include a list of exportable training materials, a matrix of land navigation tasks, an introduction to orienteering, and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation. Buy map reading and land navigation and usmc land navigation sergeants course book online at best prices in india on. The precision of a point location is shown by the number. Navigation on land using map and compass 176 hove squadron. The advanced land navigation course is designed for the serious outdoorsman.
First off, youll need a protractor that has a scale that supports the scale of the map, we used the protractors included in our its land navigation starter pack. Army and usmc training, over the past decade land navigation has evolved into a popular civilian activity known as geocaching. This approach reflects duty position responsibilities in map reading and land navigation. In this 5part series we take an indepth look into the world of land navigation. For example, the gorgeous mappa mundi of hereford, england, is a th century map guide, for a largely illiterate public, to a. Map below represents training area designated for the land navigation course.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Be able to show the different types of north true north and south are at the geographical poles. Land navigation classes are usually found as part of the army reserve officers training corps rotc programs, but some undergraduate degree programs. A topographic map shows the shape of the earths surface. List and describe the three different types of north. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost.
United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. Mapping and navigation by cynthia light brown overdrive. Take the time, stop, and use the eightdigit grid on them to help you pinpoint your location. Army map reading and land navigation handbook ebook written by department of the army. New designs using apache kafka and mapr streams life happens as a continuous flow of events a stream. This is an excellent manual for map and compass based military land navigation. Introduction to land navigation 201 correct grid azimuth. The lines that form grid squares are numbered along the outside edge of the map picture. The history and science of finding your way, kids ages 912 will learn the history and science behind the evolution of mapmaking, and how much is still out there for discovery.
It is distinguished from travel by traditional groups, such as the tuareg 1 across the sahara and the inuit 2 across the arctic, who use subtle cues to. Oct, 2014 also, if you turn the map upside down, the mountains resemble attacking birds, which may cause nightmares. Map reading and land navigation and usmc land navigation sergeants course paperback february 9, 2010 on. Part 1 basic land navigation map margin information in the upper right corner is the complete quadrangle name. Part one addresses map reading and part two, land navigation. Institution courses are designed to prepare the soldier for a more advanced duty position in his unit. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, dc 203801776 17 april 2000 foreword 1. The eye of the world, by robert jordan the wheel of time may be the longest and most complex of all modern epic fantasies, but at first glance, the map that accompanies the books is a bitlackluster. Also included is the area covered and the type of map. One of the most critical pieces of information is the scale of the map. So, yesterday, i was steeped in discussion with a young associate of mine.
Online army study guide land navigation map reading. Start studying army boards land navigation map reading. Purpose marine corps warfighting publication mcwp 311. In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her streetall the way to her country on a map of the world. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. I am confident that whether you are a beginner or even an expert, youll gain and hone valuable skills which will make you a more competent. The numerical scale of a map indicates the relatio nship of distance measured on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. Majority of land navigation course is in training area with a few points in rogers dz, training area 14 this is a map the map that cadets will receive and use during the land navigation testing.
Also, make sure the 0 or 360degree mark of your protractor is toward the top or north of your map, and make sure the 90degree mark is toward the right or east of your map. Survival, evasion, resistance and escape handbook, sere and map reading and land navigation, us army field manual, fm 325. Land navigation is the discipline of following a route through unfamiliar terrain on foot or by vehicle, using maps with reference to terrain, a compass, and other navigational tools. Army map reading and land navigation handbook by u. A program of demonstrated proficiency of all the preceding skill levels to the specified conditions and standards is a prerequisite to the successful implementation of a buildingblock training approach. The history of mapmaking is full of remarkable characters who charted the unknown with an everchanging set of tools. Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic map terrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routes and more navigational skills the best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time, that is, get out there with a map and compass. Map reading and grid reference materials map reading and land navigation, chapter 4, u. Buy manual of map reading and land navigation 2nd revised edition by great britain.
Books shop crate club academy gear try 7 days free. Other occasionally other colors may be used to show special information. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This is a simple land navigation method that will help in. We highly recommend that you laminate the map either at the lamination station at the marine corps exchange on board camp barrett or at the scholarship in aquia towne centre. Guide to land navigation with military grid reference system. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Brown identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on redlight readable maps. Index contour a contour line that is a bolder brown than the others and on most maps, will have a number that tells. The distance marked in the first box is how far you have travelled in total distance from the start of the section in kms. Suggested reading for land navigation true north wilderness.
With the aid of references and given an area of operations during daynight, military map, protractor, compass, and grid coordinates, navigate using basic techniques, per fm2126. Do not laminate the map at staples, as their lamination is very thick and is not conducive to. How to use compass navigation alone to travel without a map. Map reading and land navigation and marine operations on. We walk through azimuth or bearing, reverse azimuth, pace count, ranger beads, 90 degree offset, waypoints and route planning. This book is the primary text for my online video course in land navigation. My 159page, fully illustrated book leads you step by step through the whole subject of map andcompass land navigation. Land navigation, sere, scrs 1201, military manuals. This map covers a very large land area at the expense of detail.
The best orienteering training book i know of is discovering orienteering by charles ferguson and robert turbyfill. The latter parts of this series will include live examples from the. Anyway, first published in 1955, kjellstroms book is a wonderful resource that has become a classic. You read the boxes across the row before moving to the row below. If you place your protractor down incorrectly on your map, the. Land navigation how to slit and fold a map for special use. Edited by orienteering usa and published by human kinetics, this book has around 200 pages jampacked with solid information on the sport of orienteering. Downloads land navigation with map and lensatic compass. Map reading and land navigation and usmc land navigation.
Start by getting all of the tools youll need ready to go. Red classifies cultural features, such as populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps. Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic map terrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routesand more navigational skillsthe best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time, that is, get out there with a map and compass. Given a topographic map with marginal information, use the declination diagram to convert a grid azimuth to a magnetic azimuth per fm 2126, chap 6. How to do land navigation at basic training youtube. Land navigation using a topographical map for your area or the area you will be navigating in, demonstrate that you know the following map symbols. Buy map reading and land navigation and marine operations on urbanized terrain by defense, department of isbn. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use. With gps, map reading and land navigation using maps is fast becoming a lost art.