The following rules of land warfare are approved and here. 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. Compasses and gps navigation tools us patriot tactical. 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. Whether youd prefer updated gps technology or want triedandtrue assistance from a compass, we have the items you need to stay orientated. Army map reading and land navigation handbook 1st edition by the united states army, author 4.
After your web developers install the flash application into your training website, students will access the land navigation training at the location your developers place it. Mission 5th squad will conduct a land navigation written test and land navigation lanes nlt 14feb2014 ivo wma campus iot improve land navigational skills. Navigating with a compass and map is an essential skill for many incident positions. Also, i make no warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this web site or downloaded files. Introduction to land navigation 201 correct grid azimuth. Department of the army, xviii airborne corps and us army center of military. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading fm 325. Open the cover until it forms a straight edge with the base.
Knowing where you are position fixing and being able to communicate that knowledge is crucial to successful land. Daniel desantiago said this is his first experience with land navigation and. One of the most popular scales for land navigation is 1. Even with new technology, such as global positioning system gps. The issue i am finding is that most of these classes require the soldier to have a basic understanding of land navigation principles. It is authoritative but requires judgement in application. This chapter covers how to determine and report positions on the ground in terms of their.
We strive to provide information on this website that is accurate, complete and timely, but we make no guarantees about the information, the selection of schools, school accreditation status, the availability of or eligibility for financial aid, employment opportunities or education or salary outcomes. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. By use of contour lines, a flat sheet of paper can be made to depict the elevation and relief of the earths topography. I have scoured the internet and ako for a comprehensive training module for army land navigation. The us army reserve best warrior competitors take part in a night land navigation course. This is the most up to date army study guide on the internet. 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. Part one of this manual discussed the techniques of map reading. Navigate from one point on the ground to another point while dismounted day test conditions. Visit here for important information on these topics. Luckily, we have a broad selection of land navigation tools to help you in the field.
Documents needed these documents must be available to the intended users of this publication. 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. If you place your protractor down incorrectly on your map, the. Kevin estela survival instructor wilderness learning center 435 sandy knoll road chateaugay, ny 12920 518 4973179. 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. During daylight, on a land navigation course, given a 1.
This manual applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, mos, or rank. Fm 105 provides operational guidance for commands and religious support personnel at all echelons and. Supersededreplaced other pubform, superseded fm 325. Importance the land navigation package at the basic school is designed to develop an ability to navigate both in daylight and in darkness. Fm 105 is a key integrating publication that links the doctrine for the chaplain corps with army and joint doctrine. Rolling hills, open fields, fallen branches, steep hills, uneven ground enemy. Using celestial navigationthe sun, the stars, and the moonto find direction. Usgs topo maps use a twodimensional surface to depict a threedimensional view of the earths surface. Army field manual fm 3 25 26 u s army map reading and land.
How to orient a map and take a bearing with a compass. 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. Section 2 of my online videobased landnavigation course covers in detail how to understand and use topo maps. Soldiers should be thoroughly familiar with the compass and its uses. Part 1 basic land navigation on point preparedness. Land navigation vital skill for soldiers article the. Part 3 advance land navigation on point preparedness.
It also contains both doctrine and training guidance on map reading and 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. 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. 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. 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. Battle focused trainingarmy board study guide 86 terms. By downloading any files,you agree to use the information on these files responsibly, correctly, sensibly, properly, acceptably and with the mind set that safety first at all times, and that you are solely responsible for how you use all materials downloaded from this site. During daylight, in the field, the candidate is given a 1. Land navigation article about land navigation by the. 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.