Map Reading, Land Nav, Operational Terms And Symbols Flashcards
ADRP 1-02
Terms and Military Symbols
TC 3-25.26
Map Reading and Land Navigation
ATP 21-1-SMCT
Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks Warrior Skills Level 1
STP 21-24-SMCT
Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks (SMCT) Warrior Leader Skill Level 2, 3, and 4
What is the manual for map reading and land navigation?
TC 3-25.26 Map Reading and Land Navigation
What Army Doctrine Reference Publication covers Terms and Military Symbols?
ADRP 1-02, Terms and Military Symbols
What is a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above
What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent?
Black: man-made features.
Red-brown: contour lines on red-light readable maps.
Blue: identifies hydrography or water features such as lakes, swamps, rivers, and drainage.
Green: vegetation
Brown: all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps and cultivated land on red-light readable maps.
Red: cultural features.
Other: occasionally other colors may be used to show special information.
What are military symbols?
Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations, and activities.
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, and supplementary
How many Norths are there on a military map?
- True North, magnetic North, and grid North
What shape are the contour lines that indicate a hill?
A hill is shown by contour lines forming concentric circles. The inside of the smallest closed circle is the hilltop
What must be done to a map before it can be used?
It must be oriented
What are the 5 major terrain features found on a map?
Hill. (Hidden)
Valley. (Valley)
Ridge. (Ranch)
Saddle. (Salad)
Depression. (Dressing)
What are the 3 minor terrain features found on a military map?
Draw.
Spur.
Cliff.
What are the 2 supplementary terrain features found on a military map?
Cut.
Fill.
What is an azimuth?
A horizontal angle, measured in a clockwise manner from a North baseline, expressing direction
What is the distance between grid lines on a combat map?
1km or 1000m
Which North is used when using a military map?
Magnetic North when using a compass, and grid North when using the map
What is a military symbol?
A graphic representation of a unit, equipment, installation, activity, control measure, or tactical task on a map, display, or overlay
What 2 categories do military symbols fall under?
Framed: includes unit, equipment, installation, and activity symbols.
Unframed: control measure and tactical symbols
What do the different frames represent in military symbols?
Circle or rectangle: friend.
Diamond: hostile.
Square: neutral.
Quatrefoil: unknown.
Where does a Soldier find the official military terms definitions in one place?
Chapter 1, Military Terms, ADRP 1-02, Terms and Military Symbols
Where does a Soldier find the official military acronym and abbreviation definitions in one place?
Chapter 2, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Country Codes, ADRP 1-02, Terms and Military Symbols
How should lettering be oriented on a military map?
The lettering for all points, line, and area symbols will be oriented to the top of the map (North)
What is the first rule of lettering for military map symbols?
The lettering for all military symbols will always be upper case
What is a Control Measure Symbol?
Control Measure Symbols represent control measures that can be graphically portrayed and provide operational information
What is a Back Azimuth?
180° of the original azimuth
How do you figure out a back azimuth?
Add 180° if the original azimuth is 180° or less, subtract 180° of the original azimuth is over 180°
What is a Declination diagram?
Declination diagram shows the angular relationship between the magnetic North, grid North, and true North
