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

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.

Before attempting to cut and fold a map, make a practice cut and fold with a piece of paper

Hill, Ridge, Valley, Saddle, Depression, Draw, Spur and Cliff

Finding your location on a map using grid coordinates

A vehicle commander should be able to navigate from one point on the ground to another with or without a compass.

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.


Two different ways to fold a military map
