Land Navigation Concepts

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These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to Land Navigation as discussed in the lecture notes.

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Land Navigation

The process of finding your way over terrain using maps, a compass, and environmental cues.

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Safety in Land Navigation

Prevents getting lost in unfamiliar or GPS-denied environments.

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Map

A picture of the land from a bird’s eye view containing a legend, north indication, contour lines, scale, and graticule.

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Compass

A precision instrument used in land navigation to determine direction.

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Protractor

A transparent tool used to accurately measure azimuths (angles) and distances on a map.

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Red Lens (Night Navigation)

A tool that preserves night vision, reduces eye strain and glare, and minimizes visibility to others.

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Pace Count

The number of steps it takes to walk 100 meters, which helps estimate distances when navigating.

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Overall Idea of Land Navigation

Orient, shoot (if not, dead reckoning), plot, and repeat.