TC 3-25.26 Flashcards
What is the publication for map reading and land navigation?
TC 3-25.26
What are the basic colors of a map?
Black Red brown Blue Brown Red Other
What are military symbols?
Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations and activities
Where is the Legend of the map found?
Lower left margin
What are the three types of contour lines?
Index
Intermediate
Supplementary
What are contour lines?
Imaginary lines on the ground that represent high and low ground elevation
How many norths are on a military map?
Three
Name the three norths?
Magnetic
True
Grid
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 Ridge Valley Saddle Depression
What are the three minor terrain features found on a military map?
Draw
Spur
Cliff
Two supplementary terrain features found on a military map?
Cut
Fill
What is a map?
Graphic representation of a portion of the Earths surface seen from a above.
What is an azimuth?
A horizontal angle measured in a clockwise manner expressing direction
Name two ways to hold a compass?
Compass-to-cheek method
Center-hold method
Name the different slopes found on a map
Gentle
Steep
Concave
Convex
What does a map provide?
It provides information on the existence, location and distance between ground features.
Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit?
The G2/S2 section
How many different types of maps are there?
Eight
How many types of substitute maps are there?
Seven
How so you read a map with a protractor to determine a grid?
Right and up
How many grids is the world divided?
60 grid zones
How many units of measurement is used for direction?
Three
What is the first step to navigation?
Orienting the map
What does the Acronym OCOKA stand for?
Observation and Fields of Fire Cover and Concealment Obstacles Key Terrain Avenues of Approach
The arrow on the compass always points what direction?
Magnetic north
