Navigation Flashcards
1
Q
What is DDCRAPS?
A
Direction Distance Conventional signs Relief Alignment Proximity Shape
2
Q
DVAGS
A
Datum Vertical Interval Age of Map Grid Magnetic Angles Scale
3
Q
What is an attack point?
A
A prominent feature on a map which is close by to your intended end point, you could use this to navigate to first before navigating to your end point.
4
Q
How many paces do you take over 100m?
A
60
5
Q
What is aiming off?
A
If heading on a bearing to a point on a linear feature, you deliberately aim off to the left/right, when you hit the feature you will then know which way to turn and how far.
6
Q
What is hand railing?
A
A technique by which you use an obvious linear future to lead you towards your target (e.g a stream, steep drop, or ridge line).
7
Q
What is a back bearing?
A
A back bearing from a prominent feature to your location in order to establish your location.
8
Q
Mag to ….
A
Mag to grid get rid, grid to mag add.
