The Official U S Army Map Reading And Land Navigation Handbook

Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493069378

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The Official U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook by Department of the Army Pdf

The U.S. Army’s official guide to map reading, determining location, and navigating For a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style), or topographic, then proceeds to the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation, and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area. The book’s crucial, well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on: Training Strategy Maps Marginal Information and Symbols Grids Scale and Distance Direction Overlays Aerial Photographs Navigation Equipment and Methods Elevation Relief Terrain Association Mounted Land Navigation Navigation in Different Types of Terrain Unit Sustainment There is also information on field sketching, the tricky art of map folding, units of measure and conversion factors, map symbols, orienteering, and the global positioning system (GPS).

Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1626543003

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Map Reading and Land Navigation by Department of the Army Pdf

The field manual provides a standardized source document for Army-wide reference on map reading and land navigation. It applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on map reading and land navigation.Part One addresses map reading and Part Two, land navigation. The appendices include an introduction to orienteering and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation. For soldiers, hunters, climbers, and hikers alike, this is the definitive guide to map reading and navigation.

Author : U. S. Army
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1977649270

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The Official Us Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook by U. S. Army Pdf

Find Your Way in the Wilderness - Never be Lost Again! Indispensable preparedness knowledge for every bookshelf, bug-out bag, cabin, RV and auto. Largest format available anywhere! Giant 8.5" x 11" size means easy-to-read text & easy-to-copy pages Created & trusted by U.S. military forces. Includes training on the Defense Advanced GPS Receiver (DAGR) and Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR). This edition supersedes the old FM 21-76. "Batteries last hours, books last decades. Get the print edition!" The ability to interpret a map and correlate its information with the world around one is a core life skill for everyone, but one which is often neglected. Whether you are engaged in military operations, training exercises, orienteering, outback travel, or if you find yourself in a life-threatening survival situation such as a plane crash, map-and-compass navigation means the difference between success and failure, or between life and death for you and your party. This handbook covers every aspect of map reading and land navigation from basic principles through to practical application, enabling you not only to travel over any terrain in the world, comfortable in the knowledge that your position is known and that you are moving towards your goal, but to educate others to be equally-capable navigators. TRAINING STRATEGY MAPS MARGINAL INFO & TOPOGRAPHICAL SYMBOLS GRIDS/li> SCALE & DISTANCE DIRECTION OVERLAYS AERIAL PHOTOS NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT & METHODS ELEVATION & RELIEF TERRAIN ASSOCIATION MOUNTED LAND NAVIGATION NAVIGATION IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN UNIT SUSTAINMENT SKETCHES MAP FOLDING UNITS OF MEASURE & CONVERSION JOINT OPERATIONS GRAPHICS ORIENTEERING M2 COMPASS ADDITIONAL AIDS FOREIGN MAPS GPS MILITARY GPS RECEIVERS Search for 'CARLILE MILITARY LIBRARY' to find more TOP-FLIGHT, SQUARED-AWAY publications for your professional bookshelf! Information purposes only. Proudly published in the U.S.A. by CARLILE MEDIA.

Author : The United States Army
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359093823

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Map Reading and Land gation FM 3 25.26 by The United States Army Pdf

Author : US Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-12-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1643890352

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Map Reading And Land Navigation - FM 3-25.26 US Army Field Manual FM 21-26 (2001 Civilian Reference Edition) by US Department of the Army Pdf

Prepare yourself and brush up on your skills with this unabridged, high-quality Civilian Reference Edition reissue of the official Map Reading and Land Navigation US Department of The Army Field Manual FM 3-25.26, 2001 release (previously published as FM 21-26). This is the latest public release edition.

Author : Department Army
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03-03
Category : Map reading
ISBN : 1460970837

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Map Reading and Land Navigation by Department Army Pdf

The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for Army-wide reference on map reading and land navigation. This manual applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on these subjects. Part One addresses map reading and Part Two, land navigation. The appendixes include a list of exportable training materials, a matrix of land navigation tasks, an introduction to orienteering, and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation.

Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781602397026

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U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation by Department of the Army Pdf

It requires no prior knowledge of these subjects. Sections include map care, comprehension of map symbols, military symbols, grid reference systems, and interpretation of aerial photographs. After the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation - varying terrains, elevations, day-night variations. Map and compass work is thoroughly explained. Finally, extreme scenarios - desert, mountain, jungle, arctic, and urban terrains - are all explored.

Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Silver Rock Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1626544549

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Army Field Manual FM 3-25. 26 (U. S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook) by Department of the Army Pdf

The field manual provides a standardized source document for Army-wide reference on map reading and land navigation. It applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on map reading and land navigation.Part One addresses map reading and Part Two, land navigation. The appendices include an introduction to orienteering and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation. For soldiers, hunters, climbers, and hikers alike, this is the definitive guide to map reading and navigation.

Author : US Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2019-11-10
Category : History
ISBN : 1643890182

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Map Reading And Land Navigation - Army FM 21-26 (1993 Historic Edition) by US Department of the Army Pdf

Enjoy this unabridged, high-quality Doublebit 1993 Historic Edition reprint of Map Reading and Land Navigation, US Department of The Army Field Manual FM 21-26 (now presently published as FM 3.25-26). Contents include essential knowledge about maps and their care, topographic and other map symbols, the military grid system, map scale and distance, direction, compass work and orienteering, interpreting aerial photographs, mastering elevation and terrain, and effective overland travel.

Author : Us Army
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1544602898

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Us Army Field Manual 21-26 Map Reading & Land Navigation by Us Army Pdf

This volume is the fifth in a series of books that Battles & Book Reviews Publishing is releasing that encompass reprints of public domain US Military manuals that are useful to the prepping community This book contains the full text and images contained within the May 193 version of Field manual 21-26 Map Reading & Land Navigation. This manual is the US Army's basic manual used to teach new soldiers how to read a map and how to navigate. It is an essential how to written in plain language designed to take even the most inexperienced person and get them to the point where they can find where they are on a map and accomplish that most basic of soldier skills, "navigate from one point on a map to another while dismounted or mounted." Every soldier should be able to do this and every person who ever expects to go into the backwoods for any conceivable reason should be able to do it as well. This manual is the perfect reference to get you are started on learning how to not get lost in the first place.

Author : U. S. Department U.S. Department of the Army
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798560826048

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Map Reading and Land Navigation (FM 3-25. 26, Previously FM 21-26) - US Army Field Manual by U. S. Department U.S. Department of the Army Pdf

Official unabridged U.S. Army Manual. This publication FM 3-25.26 supersedes FM 21-26, 7 May 1993. Compact 6x9" format. Learn form the best and become an expert in the followign topics! Part One: MAP READING - Chapter 1. Training Strategy - Chapter 2. Maps - Chapter 3. Marginal Information and Symbols - Chapter 4. Grids - Chapter 5. Scale and Distance - Chapter 6. Direction - Chapter 7. Overlays - Chapter 8. Aerial Photographs Part Two: LAND NAVIGATION - Chapter 9. Navigation Equipment And Methods - Chapter 10. Elevation and Relief - Chapter 11. Terrain Association - Chapter 12. Mounted Land Navigation - Chapter 13. Navigation in Different Types of Terrain - Chapter 14. Unit Sustainment Appendix A. Field Sketching Appendix B. Map Folding Techniques Appendix C. Units of Measure and Conversion Factors Appendix D. Joint Operations Graphics Appendix E. Exportable Training Material Appendix F. Orienteering Appendix G. M2 Compass Appendix H. Additional Aids Appendix I. Foreign Maps Appendix J. Global Positioning System Appendix K. Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System Receiver

Author : U S Dept of the Army,Department of the U S Army
Publisher : www.bnpublishing.com
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-06
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1638232628

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U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook - Illustrated (U.S. Army) by U S Dept of the Army,Department of the U S Army Pdf

The Army version "Map Reading and Land Navigation" is the simplest and most straightforward explanation of how to get around with just a compass and a map. This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass.

Author : U. S. Army Department
Publisher : www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-10-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 190752147X

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Map Reading and Navigation by U. S. Army Department Pdf

This field manual provides a standardized reference on map reading and land navigation that applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank.

Author : Department of Defense
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1536800996

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Map Reading and Land Navigation FM 3-25.26 by Department of Defense Pdf

The 2001 Printing. The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for Armywide reference on map reading and land navigation. This manual applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on these subjects. Part One addresses map reading and Part Two, land navigation. The appendixes include a list of exportable training materials, a matrix of land navigation tasks, an introduction to orienteering, and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation.

Author : Department of the Army
Publisher : Silver Rock Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1626544530

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Army Field Manual FM 3-25. 26 (U. S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook) by Department of the Army Pdf

The field manual provides a standardized source document for Army-wide reference on map reading and land navigation. It applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on map reading and land navigation.Part One addresses map reading and Part Two, land navigation. The appendices include an introduction to orienteering and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation. For soldiers, hunters, climbers, and hikers alike, this is the definitive guide to map reading and navigation.