U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation

Nonfiction, Sports, Outdoors, Hiking, Fiction - YA, Outdoor Skills
Cover of the book U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation by Department of the Army, Skyhorse
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Author: Department of the Army ISBN: 9781628730241
Publisher: Skyhorse Publication: July 27, 2009
Imprint: Skyhorse Language: English
Author: Department of the Army
ISBN: 9781628730241
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication: July 27, 2009
Imprint: Skyhorse
Language: English

It requires no prior knowledge of these subjects. Sections include map care, comprehension of map symbols, military symbols, grid reference systems, and interpretation of aerial photographs. After the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation – varying terrains, elevations, day-night variations. Map and compass work is thoroughly explained. Finally, extreme scenarios – desert, mountain, jungle, arctic, and urban terrains – are all explored.

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It requires no prior knowledge of these subjects. Sections include map care, comprehension of map symbols, military symbols, grid reference systems, and interpretation of aerial photographs. After the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation – varying terrains, elevations, day-night variations. Map and compass work is thoroughly explained. Finally, extreme scenarios – desert, mountain, jungle, arctic, and urban terrains – are all explored.

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