Any future videos i make on land nav will be a single topic. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on map reading and land navigation. Land navigation powerpoint ranger, premade military ppt. My 159page, fully illustrated book leads you step by step through the whole subject of mapandcompass land navigation. Proceeding with the assumption that you are a complete beginner, the course covers pathfinding techniques, how to understand and use a topographical map, and has a special section on how to use a military lensatic compass and protractor. It is not a modification or change for lessons taught in the msl 300 curriculum. Dvids images land navigation training image 8 of 8. This app was designed with army, marine, and other military personnel in mind. Fieldexpedient methods of determining direction when a compass is not available, different techniques may be used to determine the four cardinal directions. Warrior forge 2011, land navigation training support package.
The ideal representation would be realized if every feature of the area being mapped could be shown in true shape. How to do land navigation at basic training youtube. Use a compass read maps determine distance understand terrain use map symbols gain usable celestial navigation skills. Land navigation and map reading powerpoint ranger, premade. How to do land navigation at basic training everything you. A topographic map, a compass for this instructable i will be using a basic orienteering compass, and a dry erase marker if your map is laminated or sealed in plactic or pencil. Land navigation training interactive military training tools. An airman assigned to 105th base defense squadron stands in mud during land navigation training march 3, 2020, at moody air force base, georgia. Mounted land navigation a vehicle commander should be able to navigate from one point on the ground to another with or without a compass. Map reading and land navigation military manual free download. An rotc land navigation course is part of a college program for individuals training to be officers active, reserve or national guard in the u. Majority of land navigation course is in training area with a few points in rogers dz, training area 14 this is a map the map that cadets will receive and use during the land navigation testing. Land nav cbt main post orienteering special produced for land navigation training 8.
Part 1 basic land navigation the lensatic compass description, parts, and features how to sight the lensatic compass the topographic map description how to read, fold, and care for a map the land terrain features terrain and map association. Mar 28, 2012 vbs2 land navigation trainer march 28, 2012 march 28, 2012 brian t. A topographic map, a compass for this instructable i will be using a basic orienteering compass, and a dry erase marker if your map is. The test and printed results can easily be used by instructors to assess. The attendee must be capable of carrying 34 days worth of food and 36 hours of water, all necessary survival gear, and comfort supplies in moderate to steep. Land navigation is now available for online training sites to install as a webpage. Instead of using the standalone application, the online version can be accessed from any web browser with adobe flashplayer installed. In this world of gps navigation where you simply plug in a set of coordinates and go where the little gizmo tells you to basic land navigation skills have fallen by the wayside in many cases. However, training materials out there are either too simple or too lengthy e. Guide to land navigation with military grid reference system. Soldiering through annual land navigation course misawa air.
Land navigation keeps airmen on course moody air force base. Our webbased land navigation trainer is available to anyone that has access to a. Map and land navigation for ios free download and software. The land navigation test includes 40 questions referencing exercises throughout the land navigation training program. This manual responds to an armywide need for a new map reading and land navigation training strategy based on. Oct 23, 2017 any future videos i make on land nav will be a single topic. The observed fire trainer application simulates the call for fire cff mission and gives. View military basic land navigation ppts online, safely and virusfree. Part 1 basic land navigation bezel ring device clicks when turned.
The genuine lensatic compass differs from the type most hikers are familiar with, the traditional orienteering compasses. The above figures are true for a 10meter or 20foot contour interval. This accredited program is our introductory course to using a map and compass. Usgs topo maps use a twodimensional surface to depict a threedimensional view of the earths surface. In this hands on course youll learn the fundamentals of reading and understanding a topographical map, using your compass to understand your position, then putting these skills together to help you pinpoint your location and plan your route. This book is the primary text for my online video course in land navigation. Recruits of bravo company, 1st recruit training battalion, find one of their points during the land navigation course at edson range, marine corps base camp pendleton, jan. It uses colors, symbols, and labels to represent features found on the ground. The 105th bds airmen from stewart air national guard base, new york, complete this objective as a part of their initial qualification training. Basic land navigation southeast missouri state university. But what if the government takes the gps system off lin. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Attendees will be introduced to various types of maps and how to read them. Vbs2 land navigation trainer march 28, 2012 march 28, 2012 brian t.
It is designed to improve the confidence of anyone who spends time in the outdoors by providing the fundamental skills of navigating in various types of environments. The ability to navigate terrain with a map and compass is a skillset thats become lost in recent years due to technological advances like gps and its integration into our smartphones. In this video we discuss basic land navigation without a map. We walk through azimuth or bearing, reverse azimuth, pace count, ranger beads, 90 degree offset, waypoints and route planning. Army map reading and land navigation handbook illustrated u. The videos are designed to be simple and easy to follow.
The land terrain features terrain and map association part 1 basic land navigation. It covers similar subjects to the basic land navigation l1 course but to a more advanced level, with training and coaching relevant to the individuals on the course. Part 1 basic land navigation on point preparedness. The land navigation fundamentals course teaches the fundamentals of map reading, terrain association and dead reckoning. Land navigation equipment and methodsa map is a graphic representation of a portion of the earths surface drawn to scale, as seen from above. Ppt land navigation powerpoint presentation free to. Our webbased land navigation trainer has been released and is available to anyone that has access to a computer with internet. The observed fire trainer application simulates the. The intermediate land navigation l2 course from original outdoors is a more advanced map and compass navigation training course based in the uk. Knowing where you are position fixing and being able to communicate that knowledge is crucial to successful land. Part 1, 2, 3, and 4 seperated into small training modules designed for specific topic training, in ppt or pdf format.
Hopefully, this presentation will remind you of the precautions we can all take to have a safe and happy holiday season. The art of land navigation is an indispensable skill to many. A program of demonstrated proficiency of all the preceding skill levels to the specified conditions and standards is a prerequisite to the successful implementation of a buildingblock training approach. Warrior forge 2011, land navigation training support package 2 1. Land navigation training aid embeds animated 3d terrain models, animated graphics, instructional text, pictures, interactive exercises, 40 question test and. Land navigation involves map reading, identifying terrain features on. Army history army programs at4 awards and decorations battle focused training camo. This approach reflects duty position responsibilities in map reading and land navigation. The definitive land navigation training material on point. Part 1 basic land navigation w r o n g sighting lensatic compass part 1 basic land navigation w r o n g sighting lensatic compass part 1 basic land navigation centercenter hold methodhold method for taking a target azimuth bearing the centerhold technique is less precise, but is faster to use and can be used under all conditions of. Ingr 11 camp dodge ranges and training areas regulation.
Michael palermo plot coordinates on a map during a land navigation training session. We are actively seeking feedback on this trainer, as we want to make it as effective for training as possible. Jan 09, 2015 there is no doubt that land navigation using compass and map is a necessary skill for a prepper. By use of contour lines, a flat sheet of paper can be made to depict the elevation and relief of the earths topography. Hall my motivation for creating a land navigation trainer inside virtual battlespace 2 vbs2, the us armys official game for training, came from a friend of my wifes from our time in the army. At the end of the test, trainees can print out their results which include their percentages from each category, their overall percentage, name and date. This videos purpose is to be a one stop shop to all of the basics you need to understand land navigation. Oct 27, 2017 having land navigation training in rough, dense terrain, both during dark and light hours, puts an added level of difficulty on soldiers, affording them an opportunity to learn in a new environment while gaining essential survival skills. Below are files of a 5 part series on land navigation from 101 to advanced.
Having land navigation training in rough, dense terrain, both during dark and light hours, puts an added level of difficulty on soldiers, affording them an opportunity to learn in a new environment while gaining essential survival skills. If the map has a different contour interval, adjust the. Navigation training original outdoors professional. Luminous bezel line used to mark a course direction during day or night navigation. Sep 25, 2018 in this video we discuss basic land navigation without a map. Map below represents training area designated for the land navigation course. Use a compass read maps determine distance understand terrain use map symbols gain usable celestial navigation skills read aerial photographs. Dec 02, 2014 the complete guide to land navigation with the military grid reference system by nick h. This land navigation training course is appropriate for all age and skill levels families welcome. Land navigation test the land navigation test includes 40 questions referencing exercises throughout the land navigation training program. Use it to correct your land nav technique by analyzing your pace count and tendency to veer left and right. Section 2 of my online videobased landnavigation course covers in detail how to understand and use topo maps.
Land navigation parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 land navigation with. This training support package is intended to assist cadre with oncampus land navigation preparation for warrior forge 2011. Our webbased land navigation trainer has been released and. Land navigation courses true north wilderness survival school. To this end, i have written and produced a fourhour online, videobased course in land navigation. The advanced land navigation course is designed for the serious outdoorsman. Downloads land navigation with map and lensatic compass. Armys official training guide to map reading, determining location, and navigating.
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