Map awareness

Question 1

what are most of the maps used by the army?

Answer 1

topographical maps

Question 2

What are topographical maps?

Answer 2

general purpose maps showing the shape of the ground and the features on it.

Question 3

give some examples of the features on topographical maps?

Answer 3

Physical features – Rivers, Woods

Man-made features – Towns, Roads

Relief information - Contours, Triangulation Pillars

Question 4

Name the different mapping types

Answer 4

1:50,000 ORDNANCE SURVEY M726 MAP

1:25,000 TRAINING AREA MAP

OPERATIONAL MAPS

OPERATIONAL SPOT MAP

OPERATIONAL COMPOUND MAP - Compound maps were specifically used in Afghanistan to highlight and identify specific areas. This style of operational map is ideal for operations in Afghanistan as the ground is often divided into walled compounds and referencing using them is very effective on current operations.