About this ebook
This military manual is organized as follows:
Part One: Map Reading
Chapter 1. Training Strategy
1-1. Building-Block Approach
1-2. Army-Wide Implementation
1-3. Safety
Chapter 2. Maps
2-1. Definition
2-2. Purpose
2-3. Procurement
2-4. Security
2-5. Care
2-6. Categories
2-7. Military Map Substitutes
2-8. Standards of Accuracy
Chapter 3. Marginal Information and Symbols
3-1. Marginal Information on a Military Map
3-2. Additional Notes
3-3. Topographic Map Symbols
3-4. Military Symbols
3-5. Colors Used on a Military Map
Chapter 4. Grids
4-1. Reference System
4-2. Geographic Coordinates
4-3. Military Grids
4-4. United States Army Military Grid Reference System
4-5. Locate a Point Using Grid Coordinates
4-6. Locate a Point Using the Us Army Military Grid Reference System
4-7. Grid Reference Box
4-8. Other Grid Systems
4-9. Protection of Map Coordinates and Locations
Chapter 5. Scale and Distance
5-1. Representative Fraction
5-2. Graphic (Bar) Scales
5-3. Other Methods
Chapter 6. Direction
6-1. Methods of Expressing Direction
6-2. Base Lines
6-3. Azimuths
6-4. Grid Azimuths
6-5. Protractor
6-6. Declination Diagram
6-7. Intersection
6-8. Resection
6-9. Modified Resection
6-10. Polar Coordinates
Chapter 7. Overlays
7-1. Purpose
7-2. Map Overlay
7-3. Aerial Photograph Overlay
Chapter 8. Aerial Photographs
8-1. Comparison With Maps
8-2. Types
8-3. Types of Film
8-4. Numbering and Titling Information
8-5. Scale Determination
8-6. Indexing
8-7. Orienting of Photograph
8-8. Point Designation Grid
8-9. Identification of Photograph Features
8-10. Stereovision
Part Two: Land Navigation
Chapter 9. Navigation Equipment and Methods
9-1. Types of Compasses
9-2. Lensatic Compass
9-3. Compass Handling
9-4. Using a Compass
9-5. Field-Expedient Methods
9-6. Global Positioning System
Chapter 10. Elevation and Relief
10-1. Definitions
10-2. Methods of Depicting Relief
10-3. Contour Intervals
10-4. Types of Slopes
10-5. Percentage of Slope
10-6. Terrain Features
10-7. Interpretation of Terrain Features
10-8. Profiles
Chapter 11. Terrain Association
11-1. Orienting the Map
11-2. Locations
11-3. Terrain Association Usage
11-4. Tactical Considerations
11-5. Movement and Route Selection
11-6. Navigation Methods
11-7. Night Navigation
Chapter 12. Mounted Land Navigation
12-1. Principles
12-2. Navigator’s Duties
12-3. Movement
12-4. Terrain Association Navigation
12-5. Dead Reckoning Navigation
12-6. Stabilized Turret Alignment Navigation
12-7. Combination Navigation
Chapter 13. Navigation in Different Types of Terrain
13-1. Desert Terrain
13-2. Mountain Terrain
13-3. Jungle Terrain
13-4. Arctic Terrain
13-5. Urban Areas
Chapter 14. Unit Sustainment
14-1. Set Up a Sustainment Program
14-2. Set Up a Train-The-Trainer Program
14-3. Set Up a Land Navigation Course
... plus numerous appendices.
Part One: Map Reading
Chapter 1. Training Strategy
1-1. Building-Block Approach
1-2. Army-Wide Implementation
1-3. Safety
Chapter 2. Maps
2-1. Definition
2-2. Purpose
2-3. Procurement
2-4. Security
2-5. Care
2-6. Categories
2-7. Military Map Substitutes
2-8. Standards of Accuracy
Chapter 3. Marginal Information and Symbols
3-1. Marginal Information on a Military Map
3-2. Additional Notes
3-3. Topographic Map Symbols
3-4. Military Symbols
3-5. Colors Used on a Military Map
Chapter 4. Grids
4-1. Reference System
4-2. Geographic Coordinates
4-3. Military Grids
4-4. United States Army Military Grid Reference System
4-5. Locate a Point Using Grid Coordinates
4-6. Locate a Point Using the Us Army Military Grid Reference System
4-7. Grid Reference Box
4-8. Other Grid Systems
4-9. Protection of Map Coordinates and Locations
Chapter 5. Scale and Distance
5-1. Representative Fraction
5-2. Graphic (Bar) Scales
5-3. Other Methods
Chapter 6. Direction
6-1. Methods of Expressing Direction
6-2. Base Lines
6-3. Azimuths
6-4. Grid Azimuths
6-5. Protractor
6-6. Declination Diagram
6-7. Intersection
6-8. Resection
6-9. Modified Resection
6-10. Polar Coordinates
Chapter 7. Overlays
7-1. Purpose
7-2. Map Overlay
7-3. Aerial Photograph Overlay
Chapter 8. Aerial Photographs
8-1. Comparison With Maps
8-2. Types
8-3. Types of Film
8-4. Numbering and Titling Information
8-5. Scale Determination
8-6. Indexing
8-7. Orienting of Photograph
8-8. Point Designation Grid
8-9. Identification of Photograph Features
8-10. Stereovision
Part Two: Land Navigation
Chapter 9. Navigation Equipment and Methods
9-1. Types of Compasses
9-2. Lensatic Compass
9-3. Compass Handling
9-4. Using a Compass
9-5. Field-Expedient Methods
9-6. Global Positioning System
Chapter 10. Elevation and Relief
10-1. Definitions
10-2. Methods of Depicting Relief
10-3. Contour Intervals
10-4. Types of Slopes
10-5. Percentage of Slope
10-6. Terrain Features
10-7. Interpretation of Terrain Features
10-8. Profiles
Chapter 11. Terrain Association
11-1. Orienting the Map
11-2. Locations
11-3. Terrain Association Usage
11-4. Tactical Considerations
11-5. Movement and Route Selection
11-6. Navigation Methods
11-7. Night Navigation
Chapter 12. Mounted Land Navigation
12-1. Principles
12-2. Navigator’s Duties
12-3. Movement
12-4. Terrain Association Navigation
12-5. Dead Reckoning Navigation
12-6. Stabilized Turret Alignment Navigation
12-7. Combination Navigation
Chapter 13. Navigation in Different Types of Terrain
13-1. Desert Terrain
13-2. Mountain Terrain
13-3. Jungle Terrain
13-4. Arctic Terrain
13-5. Urban Areas
Chapter 14. Unit Sustainment
14-1. Set Up a Sustainment Program
14-2. Set Up a Train-The-Trainer Program
14-3. Set Up a Land Navigation Course
... plus numerous appendices.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Big Joe DeFelice
- Flag inappropriate
November 25, 2017
This book is very thorough at the top good book for somebody to learn how to read a map properly use a compas properly It is a very good book. Joe D
7 people found this review helpful
Gardo Briones
- Flag inappropriate
- Show review history
August 17, 2020
Marilao,grandvillas
1 person found this review helpful
Rate this ebook
Tell us what you think.
Reading information
Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.
