Land Nav Flashcards
What publication covers land navigation?
FM 3-25.26
What is resection?
Using the back azimuth of two recognizable points on a map and in sight which intersect and give the individuals location
What are the different ways to orient using a map?
Compass
Terrain association
Field expedient methods
What two techniques are used to hold a compass?
Center-hold
Compass to cheek
What are the ways to determine your location on a map?
Intersection, resection, modified resection
What are the north’s on a military map?
Grid
Magnetic
True
What does UTM stand for?
Universal transverse Mercator
How do you create a back azimuth?
Add or subtract 180°
What are the three elements of dead reckoning?
Known starting point
Known azimuth
Known distance
What are the three types of contour lines?
Index
Intermediate
Supplementary
How many degrees are in one click of the bezel ring?
Three degrees
What are the basic colors of a map?
Black: Man made feature Blue: Water Green: Vegetation Brown: Relief features Red-brown: Contour lines Red: Large Roads
What is a declination diagram?
A diagram that shows the relationship between the three norths
Where is the sheet name found?
Lower left and top center
Where is the series name found?
Upper left margin