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

<P>The U.S. Army’s official guide to map reading determining location and navigating</P><P>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.</P><P>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. </P><P>The book’s crucial well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on:</P><ul><li>Training Strategy</li><li>Maps</li><li>Marginal Information and Symbols</li><li>Grids</li><li>Scale and Distance </li><li>Direction </li><li>Overlays</li><li>Aerial Photographs</li><li>Navigation Equipment and Methods</li><li>Elevation Relief</li><li>Terrain Association</li><li>Mounted Land Navigation</li><li>Navigation in Different Types of Terrain</li><li>Unit Sustainment</li></ul><P>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).</P>