{"product_id":"u-s-army-guide-to-map-reading-and-navigation-paperback","title":"U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDepartment of the Army\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor soldiers in the field, or for campers, hikers, fishermen, and hunters, a basic knowledge of map and compass work is essential for safety. This is the official US Army guide, but it can and should be read by anyone who spends time in the outdoors.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis practical easy-to-understand official manual requires no prior knowledge for anyone just beginning to learn how to find their way in the outdoors. Sections here cover: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMap care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComprehension of map symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrid reference systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpretation of aerial photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation - varying terrains, elevations, day-night variations. Map and compass work is thoroughly explained. Finally, extreme scenarios - desert, mountain, jungle, arctic, and urban terrains - are all explained and detailed. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for Army-wide reference on 'map reading' and 'land navigation'. This manual applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch, MOS, or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on these subjects. Part One addresses map reading and Part Two, land navigation. The appendixes include a list of exportable training materials, a matrix of land navigation tasks, an introduction to orienteering, and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation.\"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Department of the Army is headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and authors \u003ci\u003eThe Soldier's Guide, The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, U.S. Army Hand-to-Hand Combat, U.S. Army First Aid Manual, U.S. Army Weapons Systems, U.S. Army Special Forces Handbook, U.S. Army Guide to Boobytraps, U.S. Army Explosives and Demolitions Handbook, U.S. Army Special Forces Guide to Unconventional Warfare, and Special Operations Forces Medical Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 6.9 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770877935904,"sku":"9781602397026","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0fd114fd87153076b292b6cfb528398b.webp?v=1780380037","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/u-s-army-guide-to-map-reading-and-navigation-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}