Land Nav & Map Reading Flashcards
What is the FM for map reading and land navigation?
FM 3-25.26
What are the basic colors of a map?
Black, Red-brown, Blue, Green, Red, Brown, Other
Where is the Legend of the map found?
Lower left margin
What are contour lines?
Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low ground elevation
What are 3 types of contour lines?
Index, Intermediate, Supplementary
How many Mils are in one Degree?
17.7 mils
How many Norths are there on a military map?
True North, Magnetic North, Grid North
What is an azimuth?
A horizontal angle, measured in a clockwise manner from a north base line, expressing direction
What would you use on a map to measure actual ground distance?
The bar scale
How close will an eight digit grid get you to your point?
10 meters
Name the different slopes found on a map?
Gentle, Steep, Concave, Convex
What are the 5 major terrain features?
Hill, Valley, Ridge, Saddle, Depression
