This Reference CD consists of 2 training manuals, 267 pages in all, dealing with map reading and land navigation.
These training documents are extremely rich in theoretical and practical information, sample drawings, many examples, and more. They are a fantastic source of information for anyone studying or working in the field of geography, geology, navigation, orienteering, camping, etc. These documents really are exceptional in their content and detail.
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This Reference CD also includes Adobe PDF Reader for Windows 95, 98, 98SE, 2000, and XP to ensure you will be able to view these documents.
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MAP READING AND LAND NAVIGATION
(244 Pages)
20 July 2001
Headquarters, Department of the Army
Maps
Marginal Information and Symbols
Grids
Scale and Distance
Direction
Overlays
Aerial Photographs
Navigation Equipment and Methods
Elevation and Relief
Terrain Association
Mounted Land Navigation
Navigation in Different Types of Terrain
Field Sketching
Map Folding Techniques
Units of Measure and Conversion Factors
Orienteering
M2 Compass
Additional Aids
Foreign Maps
Global Positioning System
Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System
HOW TO AVOID GETTING LOST
(23 Pages)
Headquarters, US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Introduction
Finding Your Location
Determining the Distance
Finding the Correct Direction
Other Methods of Finding Direction
Finding Your Position
Determining Relief and Elevation
THESE DOCUMENTS ARE IN ELECTRONIC ADOBE PDF FORMAT
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