What maps are used in land navigation?

Contour maps are the most common way to show the shape and elevation of the land (Figure 1-2). A contour is an imaginary line, where all points on the line are at the same elevation (above or below a specific reference elevation, usually sea level).

What are the three land navigation methods?

There are three base directions or azimuths: true, grid, and magnetic.

What is navigation on land called?

In the late 19th century, land navigation developed into the sport of orienteering. The earliest use of the term ‘orienteering’ appears to be in 1886.

What is the purpose of land navigation?

“It’s important to know land navigation because when you’re in the field you need to be able to pinpoint exactly where certain things are needed and troops need to go.” While overseas, it’s possible that they could end up in a situation where they don’t have a GPS, said Sgt.

What do you need for land navigation?

What’s in Your Land Navigation Kit?

1. Map: Naturally you will want to carry a map of the area where you are going.
2. GPS and Compass: The two tools almost everyone carries is a GPS and compass.
3. Grid Tool: I always carry a grid tool to use with my UTM map.

How do you practice land navigation?

Modified Method:

1. Orient the map using a compass and/or by terrain association.
2. Locate a point in the distance that can be easily identified on the ground and on the map.
3. Determine the magnetic azimuth from your location to the distant known point.
4. Convert the magnetic azimuth to a grid azimuth.

How do you prepare for land navigation?

So, here are our tips for getting a go at Land Navigation in Selection:

1. Soak up everything that the cadre put out in classes and briefings.
2. Take advantage of all the Land Nav practice sessions out there.
3. Find the motivated candidates from the class and talk AFTER the day’s events are over.
4. Red lens flashlights only.

What are the four steps of land navigation?

Basic Land Navigation

1. Step 1: Tools of the Trade. Basic land navigation only requires three (3) “tools”.
2. Step 2: Finding Your Grid Coordinates. All topo maps have grid numbers listed on the top, bottom, and both sides.
3. Step 3: Orienting Your Map.
4. Step 4: So You Don’t Know Where You Are Huh?
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What is the importance of land navigation?

Is land navigation easy?

Land Navigation is one of those skills that while it isn’t hard to learn the basics, mastering them takes practice. And the more you know about it going in, the odds of your being selected go up markedly. In previous segments, we touched on Map reading and the importance of your pace count.