Basic Navigation Using Map and Compass
This content covers essential techniques for land navigation using a map and compass, including pinpointing position, distance traveled, handrailing linear features, and more. Gain insights on attack points, aiming off strategies, mapping spirals, and errors to avoid during navigation. Improve your skills in using outriggers, boxing rounds, contouring routes, and understanding degree errors. Enhance your knowledge of navigation methods to navigate confidently in different terrains.
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Uncontrolled copy not subject to amendment Basic Navigation Using Map and Compass
Basic Navigation Using Map and Compass Learning Outcome 4: Know land navigation methods
Attack Points Aim for an easily identifiable feature close to your target
Handrailing Following the linear features
Aiming Off Aim to one side of the bridge so that you know which way to turn on reaching the river
Aiming off Another example
Contouring Take care when deciding the best route to follow
Errors The area of uncertainty becomes large after only a short distance
