LAND NAVIGATION

Question 1

What is the Field Manual covering map reading and land navigation?

Answer 1

FM 3-25.26

Question 2

What are the basic colors of the map? What does each color represent?

Answer 2

Black- Indicates man made features.
Red/Brown- The colors red and brown combine to identify cultural features, all relief features, non-surveyed spot elevations, such as contour lines on a red light readable map.
Blue- Identifies water
Green- Identifies vegetation
Brown- Identifies all relief features and elevation
Red- Classifies cultural features (populated areas, main roads, and boundaries, on older maps)
Other- Occasionally other colors may be used to show special information. These are indicated in the marginal information as a rule.

Question 3

What are military symbols?

Answer 3

Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities.

Question 4

Where is the Legend on the map located?

Answer 4

Lower left margin

Question 5

What are contour lines?

Answer 5

Imaginary lines on the ground connecting equal elevation, they represent high and low elevation.

Question 6

What are 3 types of contour lines?

Answer 6

Index, intermediate, supplementary

Question 7

How many mils are there in one degree?

Answer 7

17.7 mils

Question 8

How many norths are there on a military map?

Answer 8

Three: True north, magnetic north, grid north