Heres its tacticals complete guide to land navigation with military grid. The lensatic compass is the most common and simplest instrument for measuring direct ion. Compasses are the primary navigation tools to use when moving in an outdoor world where there is no other way to find directions. Basic mastery of the tools of land navigation map, compass, and protractor is absolutely necessary in order to ensure our success. United states marine corps basic officer course the basic school marine corps combat development command quantico, virginia 2245019 b1415 land navigation. We are the department of defense dod unique and authoritative source for online joint training.
Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic mapterrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routesand more navigational skillsthe best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time, that is, get out there with a map and compass. Indispensable preparedness knowledge for every bookshelf. Try the mci link on hq usmc type ssn,dob, and last name. Want to learn how to navigate with a map and compass. 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. Marine corps manual wch 1980 department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, d. Marine corps boot camp training weeks recruit parents. Usmc land navigation sergeants course defense, department on. Nomenclature the lensatic compass consists of three major parts. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Guide to land navigation with military grid reference system.
Jko provides continuous, careerlong development of joint knowledge and joint readiness for individuals, staffs, combatant commands, combat support agencies, and the services. This presentation is intended as a quick summary, and not a comprehensive resource. United states marine corps officer candidates school. Only two marines to receive two medals of honordan daly and smedley butler. Knowing where you are position fixing and being able to communicate that knowledge is crucial to successful land navigation as well as to the effective employment of direct and indirect fire. Knowing how to decipher these objects isnt much of a challenge, but still worth mentioning. Control fires and direct the employment of an infantry squad.
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