Land Navigation Flashcards
What FM covers Land Navigation?
FM 3-25.26
What are the basic colors of map?
black green blue brown red-brown red
Where is the legend of map found?
Lower left margin
What are contour lines?
imaginary lines on the ground; represents elevation
3 Types of Contour lines
index
intermediate
supplementary
how many norths are there on a military map?
3; true, magnetic and grid
what must be done to a map before it is used?
it must be oriented
5 major terrain features found on a map?
hill ridge saddle depression valley
3 Minor terrain features
Spur
Draw
Cliff
2 supplementary terrain features found on a map
Cut
Fill
what is a map
graphic representation of a portion of the earths surface
what is an azimuth?
a horizontal angle expressing direction
2 ways to hold a compass
compass to cheek
center-hold
2 ways to orient a map
compass
terrain association
three main map sizes
small
medium
large
