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MAP READING AND LAND NAVIGATION Flashcards

1
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What publication covers Map Reading and Land Navigation?

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A: TC 3-25.26.

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What is the definition of Cartography?

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A: A science expressing physical features of the earth graphically

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What is the definition of a map?

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A: a graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale

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What does a map provide?

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Information on the existence, the location and the distance between ground features.

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Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit?

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A: The G2/S2 section.

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What should you do with a map that is in danger of being captured?

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A: Destroy it.

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Why should you destroy a map that is in danger of being captured?

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A: Because it could contain troop movements or positions of friendly soldiers.

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How many different sizes of maps are there?

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A: three.

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What are the different map sizes?

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A: 1. Small.

  1. Medium.
  2. Large.
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How many different types of maps are there?

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A: Eight.

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What are the different types of maps?

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A: 1. Planimetric Map.

  1. Topographic Map.
  2. Photomap.
  3. Joint Operations Graphics.
  4. Photomosaic.
  5. Terrain Model.
  6. Military City Map.
  7. Special Maps.
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What is a planimetric map?

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A: map that presents only the horizontal positions for the features represented.

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What is a topographic map?

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A: a map that portrays terrain features in a measurable way , as well as the horizontal positions of the features represented.

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What is a photomap?

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A: a reproduction of an aerial photograph upon which grid lines, marginal data, place names, route numbers, important elevations, boundaries, and approximate scale and direction have been added

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What is a joint operations graphics?

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A: maps based on the format of medium-scale military topographic maps, but they contain additional information needed in joint air-ground operations

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What is a photomosaic?

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A: an assembly of aerial photographs that is commonly called a mosaic in topographic usage

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What is a terrain model?

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A: a scale model of the terrain showing features, and in large-scale models showing industrial and cultural shapes

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What is a military city map?

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A: a topographic map showing the details of a city

19
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What is are special maps?

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A: These are maps for special purposes, such as trafficability, communications, and assault maps

20
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What should you use if military maps are not available?

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A: Substitute maps

21
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What can substitute maps range from?

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A: substitute maps can range from foreign military or commercial maps to field sketches

22
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How many types of substitute maps are there?

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A: Seven

23
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What are the seven different types of substitute maps?

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A: 1. Foreign Maps

  1. Atlases
  2. Geographic Maps
  3. Tourist Road Maps
  4. City/Utility Maps
  5. Field Sketches
  6. Aerial Photographs
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What are foreign maps?

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A: maps that have been compiled by nations other than our own.

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What are atlases?

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A: collections of maps of regions, countries, continents, or the world.

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What are geographic maps?

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A: maps give an overall idea of the mapped area in relation to climate, population, relief, vegetation, and hydrography

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What are tourist road maps?

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A: maps of a region in which the main means of transportation and areas of interest are shown

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What are city/utility maps?

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A: maps of urban areas showing streets, water ducts, electricity and telephone lines, and sewers

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What are field sketches?

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A: preliminary drawings of an area or piece of terrain

30
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What are aerial photographs?

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A: map to help you analyze the terrain, plan your route, or guide your movement

31
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Where would you find useful information that will help you read a map?

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A: in the Marginal Information

32
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Where will you find information about the symbols found on a map?

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A: in the Marginal Information

33
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What should a Soldier do prior to using a particular map?

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A: the Soldier must read the instructions

34
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Where will you find the sheet name of a map?

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A: The sheet name is found in bold print at the center of the top and in the lower left area of the map margin

35
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Where will you find the sheet number of a map?

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Where will you find the sheet number of a map?

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36
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Where will you find the series name of a map?

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A: The map series name is found in the same bold print as the sheet number in the upper left corner of the margin

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Where will you find the Scale of a map and what does it represent?

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A: The scale is found both in the upper left margin.

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Where will you find the series number of a map?

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A: The series number is found in both the upper right margin and the lower left margin

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