This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on these subjects. Luminous bezel line used to mark a course direction during day or night navigation. One of the most popular scales for land navigation is 1. Hall my motivation for creating a land navigation trainer inside virtual battlespace 2 vbs2, the us armys official game for training, came from a friend of my wifes from our time in the army. I have scoured the internet and ako for a comprehensive training module for army land navigation. Soldiers should be thoroughly familiar with the compass and its uses. Sep 20, 2010 one of the most popular scales for land navigation is 1. What is the field manual for map reading and land navigation.
Aug 16, 2017 land navigation vital skill for soldiers. This manual responds to an armywide need for a new map reading and land navigation. Also, i make no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this web site or downloaded files. The ability to navigate terrain with a map and compass is a skillset thats become lost in recent years due to technological advances like gps and its integration into our smartphones.
Part 1 basic land navigation the lensatic compass description, parts, and features how to sight the lensatic compass the topographic map description how to read, fold, and care for a map the land terrain features terrain and map association. Through the genius of contour lines, 10 natural or manmade terrain features are shown on a topo map. Once youre familiar with these features and what theyre called, you can begin to study your topo map and try to picture in your minds eye the shape of the terrain. The late show with stephen colbert recommended for you. 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. Ppt land navigation powerpoint presentation free to. If you place your protractor down incorrectly on your map, the. Land navigation tests the ability of candidates to navigate from one point to another using a map and compass while equipped with their individual combat gear. Open the cover until it forms a straight edge with the base. This is the most up to date army study guide on the internet. Daniel desantiago said this is his first experience with land navigation and.
Land navigation vital skill for soldiers article the. Land navigation testing will be conducted in accordance with tc. The issue i am finding is that most of these classes require the soldier to have a basic understanding of land navigation principles. Terrain features of elevation and relief can be depicted by contour lines. Usgs topo maps use a twodimensional surface to depict a threedimensional view of the earths surface. 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. Looking for a good land nav powerpoint presentation. Introduction to land navigation 201 correct grid azimuth. Jul, 2018 land navigation tests the ability of candidates to navigate from one point to another using a map and compass while equipped with their individual combat gear. Army map reading and land navigation handbook 1st edition by the united states army, author 4. Land navigation article about land navigation by the. There is an angular difference between the grid north and the magnetic north that is caused by the attraction of the earths magnetic field northern canada on all compasses. Part 1 basic land navigation bezel ring device clicks when turned.
Army teaching manual, and contains information on troop movement and navigation that i dont think should be available to just anyone. Dec 02, 2014 the complete guide to land navigation with the military grid reference system by nick h. 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 field manual fm 3 25 26 u s army map reading and land. During daylight, in the field, the candidate is given a 1. Jul 02, 2014 the us army reserve best warrior competitors take part in a night land navigation course.
Importance the land navigation package at the basic school is designed to develop an ability to navigate both in daylight and in darkness. Compasses and gps navigation tools us patriot tactical. If the map has a different contour interval, adjust the. Section 2 of my online videobased landnavigation course covers in detail how to understand and use topo maps. This manual applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, mos, or rank. Online army study guide land navigation map reading. Battle focused trainingarmy board study guide 86 terms. 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. I was shocked that this manual was being sold on amazon. Feb 17, 2016 andrew cuomo and donald trump fundamentally disagree on the value of a human life duration. Part 3 advance land navigation alone you have the responsibility to keep yourself physically and mentally alert, aware, and safe. This section will expand your mapreading skills and introduce you to how the military navigates using.
The us army reserve best warrior competitors take part in a night land navigation course. During the test the soldiers must plot points on a military map with minimal light equipped with only a. Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic mapterrain 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. This manual responds to an armywide need for a new map reading and land.
Maps of this scale from the usgs cover a quadrangle, or more simply a quad, which is a cartographic way of saying that the map is a foursided area bounded by parallels of latitude that may or may not be of equal dimension. It applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch. Lensatic compass part 1 basic land navigation centerhold method for taking a target azimuth bearing the centerhold technique is less precise, but is faster to use and can be used under all conditions of visibility. The above figures are true for a 10meter or 20foot contour interval. There is an angular difference between the grid north and the magnetic north that is caused by the attraction of the earths magnetic field northern canada on. Land navigation parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 land navigation. Looking for a good land nav powerpoint presentation for soldiers with no land navigation training. Land navigation parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 land navigation with.
It is distinguished from travel by traditional groups, such as the tuareg across the sahara and the inuit across the arctic, who use subtle cues to travel across familiar, yet minimally differentiated terrain. The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for armywide reference on map reading and land navigation. Part 3 advance land navigation on point preparedness. I am interested in learning navigation, so ordered this book. Mar 28, 2012 vbs2 land navigation trainer march 28, 2012 march 28, 2012 brian t. What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent. Guide to land navigation with military grid reference system. In those instances, getting lost could certainly complicate matters. 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.
Although the number of hours directly devoted to night navigation initially seems very few, note that all the skills associated with daytime navigation apply directly to navigation at night. Army map reading and land navigation handbook illustrated u. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Kevin estela survival instructor wilderness learning center 435 sandy knoll road chateaugay, ny 12920 518 4973179. This is the second graded event they will undertake, demonstrating their proficiency under both day and night conditions. Part one of this manual discussed the techniques of map reading. The candidate must plot the start, the three intermediate points. Then, the night compass march was conducted between 3mile run rd and the fbi road. Whether youd prefer updated gps technology or want triedandtrue assistance from a compass, we have the items you need to stay orientated.
This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. The purpose is to help soldiers become better educated and earn quicker army promotions by assisting in not only their army educations but also their college educations as well. Knowing where you are position fixing and being able to communicate that knowledge is crucial to successful land. By use of contour lines, a flat sheet of paper can be made to depict the elevation and relief of the earths topography. Part 1 basic land navigation on point preparedness. Luckily, we have a broad selection of land navigation tools to help you in the field. Knowing how to get where youre going is essential as you handle life, but especially if you have a career in the military or as a member of law enforcement. Vbs2 land navigation trainer march 28, 2012 march 28, 2012 brian t. Andrew cuomo and donald trump fundamentally disagree on the value of a human life duration. Supersededreplaced other pubform, superseded fm 325. It also contains both doctrine and training guidance on map reading and land navigation.
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