Why learn LAND NAVIGATION?
Training and practicing land navigation on foot provides
the following navigation (how not to get lost) benefits.

Just knowing these four basic skills, it is IMPOSSIBLE TO BE TOTALLY LOST.

READING TOPO MAP
SENSE OF DIRECTION
DETERMINING DISTANCE
TRACKING PRESENT LOCATION

The best way to learn LAND NAVIGATION is to get "dirt time".
That is... get out there with a map and compass! 
PART 1 BASIC LAND NAVIGATION
The Lensatic Compass
  • parts and features
  • how to sight the lensatic compass
  • compass to cheek and center-hold method
The Topographic Map
  • map margin information and scale
  • map symbols and language
  • map folding and care
The Land and Map Association
  • map direction and distance
  • contour lines and terrain relief features
  • what topo and actual land features show
PART 2 INTERMEDIATE LAND NAVIGATION
Making Sense of Direction
  • current bearing and lateral error (drift)
  • baseline and back azimuth
  • deliberate offset
Tracking Present Location
  • resection, intersection, triangulation
  • convert map to compass language
  • plotting present location with protractor
Determining Travel Distance
  • determine route and slope distance
  • pace count and travel speed
  • estimating travel distance
PART 3 ADVANCE LAND NAVIGATION
Planning to Navigate
  • group or alone and equipment
  • safety and responsibilities
  • route selection
Navigation Methods to Stay On Course
  • reference points
  • advanced baselines
  • thumbing the map
Additional Skills of Land Navigation
  • estimating how much daylight is left
  • binocular internal compass & rangefinder
  • estimate distance with compass mils
  • draw a map using compass as a surveyor
  • preventing blisters
  • weather prediction
  • conserve energy, rest step, rhythmic breathing
PART 4 EXPERT LAND NAVIGATION
Navigation in different types of Terrain
  • dead reckoning
  • deserts (mountain, rocky plateau, dunes)
  • jungle
  • snow and arctic
  • fog and low visibility
Night Navigation
  • dark adaptation
  • protecting night vision
  • scanning the terrain
  • traveling at night
  • night navigation with lensatic compass
Sustainment
  • sustainment program
  • train-the-trainer program
  • set up a land navigation course
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