TC 3-25.26 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the publication for map reading and land navigation?

A

TC 3-25.26

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2
Q

What are the basic colors of a map?

A
Black
Red brown
Blue
Brown
Red
Other
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3
Q

What are military symbols?

A

Figures used to represent types of military organizations, installations and activities

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4
Q

Where is the Legend of the map found?

A

Lower left margin

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5
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What are the three types of contour lines?

A

Index
Intermediate
Supplementary

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6
Q

What are contour lines?

A

Imaginary lines on the ground that represent high and low ground elevation

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7
Q

How many norths are on a military map?

A

Three

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8
Q

Name the three norths?

A

Magnetic
True
Grid

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9
Q

What must be done to a map before it can be used?

A

It must be oriented

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10
Q

What are the 5 major terrain features found on a map?

A
Hill 
Ridge
Valley
Saddle
Depression
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11
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What are the three minor terrain features found on a military map?

A

Draw
Spur
Cliff

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12
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Two supplementary terrain features found on a military map?

A

Cut

Fill

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13
Q

What is a map?

A

Graphic representation of a portion of the Earths surface seen from a above.

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14
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What is an azimuth?

A

A horizontal angle measured in a clockwise manner expressing direction

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15
Q

Name two ways to hold a compass?

A

Compass-to-cheek method

Center-hold method

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16
Q

Name the different slopes found on a map

A

Gentle
Steep
Concave
Convex

17
Q

What does a map provide?

A

It provides information on the existence, location and distance between ground features.

18
Q

Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit?

A

The G2/S2 section

19
Q

How many different types of maps are there?

A

Eight

20
Q

How many types of substitute maps are there?

A

Seven

21
Q

How so you read a map with a protractor to determine a grid?

A

Right and up

22
Q

How many grids is the world divided?

A

60 grid zones

23
Q

How many units of measurement is used for direction?

A

Three

24
Q

What is the first step to navigation?

A

Orienting the map

25
Q

What does the Acronym OCOKA stand for?

A
Observation and Fields of Fire
Cover and Concealment
Obstacles
Key Terrain
Avenues of Approach
26
Q

The arrow on the compass always points what direction?

A

Magnetic north