Warrior forge 2011, land navigation training support package. Weve gotten a few questions and comments about night navigation which is the hardest part of land navigation because all your skills will. However, training materials out there are either too simple or too lengthy e. The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for army wide reference on map reading and land navigation. So, youve volunteered to be in special forces and youre getting ready to. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. By downloading any files,you agree to use the information on these files responsibly, correctly, sensibly, properly, acceptably and with the mind set that safety first at all times, and that you are solely responsible for how you use all materials downloaded from this site.
How to do land navigation at basic training everything you. Ppt land navigation powerpoint presentation free to. Jan 09, 2015 there is no doubt that land navigation using compass and map is a necessary skill for a prepper. Land navigation tests the ability of candidates to navigate from one point to another using a map and compass while equipped with their individual combat gear. Lensatic compass description preferred by military for its precision and durability, and its hyperaccuracy in land navigation and combat. We strive to provide information on this website that is accurate, complete and timely, but we make no guarantees about the information, the selection of schools, school accreditation status, the availability of or eligibility for financial aid, employment opportunities or education or salary outcomes. We walk through azimuth or bearing, reverse azimuth, pace count, ranger beads, 90 degree offset, waypoints and route planning. Oct 23, 2017 how to do land navigation at basic training everything you need to know to pass.
In the late 19th century, land navigation developed into the sport of orienteering. I loved land nav back in the day and used to do a little geocaching, but my skills are seriously rusty, and i dont want to use a gps. Battle tested shock, water, sand proof, and functional from 50. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Tactical operations conducted in a local training area, joint training center, and in theater are inherently hazardous to soldiers. Land navigation is a core military discipline, which uses courses that are an essential part of military training. Rp0505 land navigation terminal learning objectives 1. For that reason, find here materials that can be used to support field exercises in land navigation. Land navigation map reading what is the field manual for map reading and land navigation. Daniel desantiago said this is his first experience with land navigation and admitted. This publication is available at army knowledge online. The army has a lot of hightech tools, but if something were to happen, we need to know how to navigate through the land, figure out terrain and be able to stick together to help each other out.
I am interested in learning navigation, so ordered this book. The definitive land navigation training material on point. It is not a modification or change for lessons taught in the msl 300 curriculum. The method of locating ones position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two welldefined locations that can be pinpointed on the map. Mar 15, 2017 passing sfas land navigation tips for finding your way in hoffman by steve balestrieri mar 15, 2017 share this. Also, make sure the 0 or 360degree mark of your protractor is toward the top or north of your map, and make sure the 90degree mark is toward the right or east of your map.
All tactical operations involve placing individuals in and around large equipment, weapons systems, and difficult terrain. If you place your protractor down incorrectly on your map, the. Passing sfas land navigation tips for finding your way in. Land navigation vital skill for soldiers united states army. Note part 1 basic land navigation to get the ideas across presented on these slides, many figures, pictures, and calculations may not be to scale and may be exaggerated for clarity. There is an angular difference between the grid north and the magnetic north that is caused by the attraction of the earths magnetic field northern canada on all compasses. The ability to navigate terrain with a map and compass is a skillset thats become lost in recent years due to technological advances like gps and its integration into our smartphones. Below are files of a 5 part series on land navigation from 101 to advanced. This is the second graded event they will undertake. Dec 02, 2014 the complete guide to land navigation with the military grid reference system by nick h.
This is the most up to date army study guide on the internet. Knowing that the most popular maps for land navigation are 7. Knowing where you are position fixing and being able to communicate that knowledge is crucial to successful land. Black indicates cultural manmade features such as buildings and roads, surveyed spot elevations, and all labels. Land navigation parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 land navigation with. Land navigation course the compass lesson 1 youtube. Obviously this is impossible, and an attempt to plot each. The above figures are true for a 10meter or 20foot contour interval. This training support package is intended to assist cadre with oncampus land navigation preparation for warrior forge 2011. It uses colors, symbols, and labels to represent features found on the ground.
Passing sfas land navigation tips for finding your way in hoffman by steve balestrieri mar 15, 2017 share this. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. A free pdf book of all 7 lessons so you study on your own and will be made available to download on our website under courses at. The ideal representation would be realized if every feature of the area being mapped could be shown in true shape. Practical skills learned in a class room are best honed through realworld application. Sep 25, 2018 in this video we discuss basic land navigation without a map. Army and usmc training, over the past decade land navigation has evolved into a popular civilian activity known as. Land navigation and map reading premade army powerpoint. Guide to land navigation with military grid reference system.
I want to reorient myself to compass and map navigation. Part one addresses map reading and part two, land navigation. If the map has a different contour interval, adjust the. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. Basic land navigation southeast missouri state university. Warrior forge 2011, land navigation training support package 2 1. This manual applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, mos, or rank. How to do land navigation at basic training everything you need to know to pass. Im reading about it and its coming back, and i have a good compass, but i need a source of good quality topo maps for my area. Army teaching manual, and contains information on troop movement and navigation that i dont think should be available to just anyone. When you have steel, flesh, and difficult terrain, you have a recipe for severe injuries or. I was shocked that this manual was being sold on amazon. Basic land navigation home southeast missouri state. Identifies all relief features and elevation, such as contours on older edition maps, and cultivated land on redlight readable maps.
The purpose is to help soldiers become better educated and earn quicker army promotions by assisting. Fm 2176 us army survival manual all of us were born kicking and fighting to live, but we have become used to the soft life. Any future videos i make on land nav will be a single topic. Revisiting the sfas night land navigation course by. Online army study guide land navigation map reading. Basic land navigation is precourse work for several courses in the national wildfire. Part 1 basic land navigation w r o n g sighting lensatic compass part 1 basic land navigation w r o n g sighting lensatic compass part 1 basic land navigation centercenter hold methodhold method for taking a target azimuth bearing the centerhold technique is less precise, but is faster to use and can be used under all conditions of. Without the aid of references, given a list, identify the purpose of a military map, per the student handout. Often, these courses are several miles long in rough terrain and are performed under adverse conditions, such as at night or in the rain. Part 1 basic land navigation on point preparedness. Passing sfas land navigation tips for finding your way.