Displaying powerpoint presentation on land navigation united states marine corps available to view or download. Day and night land navigation tips and tricks duration. Later, more advanced instruction is given to them while at the school of infantry soi. Introduction to land navigation 201 correct grid azimuth. Night time navigation with the military lensatic compass. What is the field manual for map reading and land navigation.
Also, make sure the 0 or 360degree mark of your protractor is toward the top or north of your map, and make sure the 90degree mark is toward the right or east of your map. The land navigation outline derived from the marine corps officer candidate school commissioning course. Lensatic compass b170249 student handout basic officer course. If you purchase both books separate you will pay more for the books plus shipping cost. How to navigate at night with a military lensatic compass without using lights.
There is an angular difference between the grid north and the magnetic north that is caused by the attraction of the earths magnetic field northern canada on. The eagle, globe and anchor ega marine corps emblem is centered on the breast insignia as the capture of the device, making a clear statement that the wearer is a member of the navymarine corps team. United states marine corps training and education command quantico, va, 20 september 2019 field manual no. Corps continuing education program to provide instruction to. Control fires and direct the employment of an infantry squad.
Without the aid of references, given a list, identify the purpose of a military map, per the student handout. There is an angular difference between the grid north and the magnetic north that is caused by the attraction of the earths magnetic field northern canada on all compasses. Basic land navigation southeast missouri state university. Inspect the chamber to ensure that it is empty and no ammunition is in position to. The course includes night land navigation training. Land navigation is the discipline of following a route through unfamiliar terrain on foot or by. This page provides direction to authentic current digital versions of publications issued by headquarters marine corps staff agencies, major commands, and other dod and federal agencies that issue. As of 27 july 2007, some 542 field manuals were in use.
The letters in this word can help guide you in your actions in any survival situation. The genuine lensatic compass differs from the type most hikers are familiar. A trainee who successfully passes this program of instruction should be. Mci 0381c land navigation kindle edition by the united states army, department of defense, u. File this transmittal sheet in front of the publication for reference purposes. Do not squeeze the trigger until the weapon has been cleared. Usmc survival manual usmc summer survival manual usmc winter survival manual usmc combat water survival basic cold weather survival. This manual covers map reading and land navigation. Background at the time the advice was designed, forward from the sea was the navy and marine corps joint vision for the future. Importance the land navigation package at the basic school is designed to develop an ability to navigate both in daylight and in darkness.
A six digit grid coordinate gets you to within how many meters of your intended target. This manual applies to every soldier in the army regardless of service branch, mos, or rank. Ppt land navigation powerpoint presentation free to. Army da administrative publications and forms by the army publishing directorate apd. It is distinguished from travel by traditional groups, such as the tuareg across the sahara and the inuit across the arctic, who use subtle cues to travel across familiar, yet minimally differentiated terrain. Mci usmc answers test d manual guide guidecomblog get manual guide info. Terrain features are identified in the same manner on all maps, regardless of the contour interval, but you must realize that a hill in the rocky mountains will be. Navy and marine corps awards manual secnavinst 1650. This is followed by basic instructions on using a compass and clinometer. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Understanding and surviving terrorism operations in a lowintensity conflict operations against irregular forces. Fm 2176 us army survival manual chapter 1 introduction this manual is based entirely on the keyword survival. United states army field manuals are published by the united states armys army publishing directorate. They contain detailed information and howtos for procedures important to soldiers serving in the field. Part 1 basic land navigation on point preparedness. Note part 1 basic land navigation to get the ideas across presented on these slides, many figures, pictures, and calculations may not be to scale and may be exaggerated for clarity. Purpose marine corps warfighting publication mcwp 311. The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view u. List and describe the three different types of north. Basic to advanced, teaches the land nav skills need for wlc, alc, slc, ranger, special forces, and delta selection. With the aid of references and given an area of operations during daynight, military map, protractor, compass, and grid coordinates, navigate using basic techniques, per.
Map reading and land navigation and usmc land navigation. The best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time. Navigation is a field of study that focuses on the process of monitoring and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another. Basic land navigation is precourse work for several courses in the national. United states marine corps marine corps university sergeants course scrs 1201 26 mar 2001 student handout land navigation learning objectives. Then, the night compass march was conducted between 3mile run rd and the fbi road. A short video on the four basic steps to begin mastering land navigation. Warning before starting an inspection, be sure to clear the weapon.
B170249 lensatic compass 2 basic officer course lensatic compass introduction land navigation requires the use of many tools. Learn the basics and more about distance, grid coordinates, position, using a compass, azimuth, map folding, and much more. These include navigating with a map and compass, route. Civil disturbances typical foreign unconventional weapons usmc. Land navigation map cartesian coordinate system scribd.
The field of navigation includes four general categories. The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for armywide reference on map reading and land navigation. Marine corps recruits are first introduced to land navigation while at boot camp. The method of locating ones position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two welldefined locations that can be pinpointed on the map. The land terrain features terrain and map association part 1 basic land navigation. Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic mapterrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routesand more navigational skills. Mci 0381c pdf mci course 0381c, land navigation, has been published as a part of the marine. What are the basic colors of a map, and what does each color represent. Marine plywood is recommended for use as steering mark panels. Whenever faced with a survival situation, remember the word survival. Everything in land navigation begins with an azimuth.
Using their land navigation skills, marines must work as a team to reach specific checkpoints laid out for them on a map. Department of the navy headquarters united states marine corps washington, dc 203801776 17 april 2000 foreword 1. Army marine corps navy and air force, department of. Download pdf version download flashcards online flashcards email to a friend. Marine corps institute mci coursework c land navigation usmc land navigation manual d test land navigation documents. Land navigation is the discipline of following a route through unfamiliar terrain on foot or by vehicle, using maps with reference to terrain, a compass, and other navigational tools. Online army study guide land navigation map reading.
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