STUDENT HANDOUT

MAP READING & LAND NAVIGATION

13F - FIELD ARTILLERY FIRE SUPPORT SPECIALIST COURSE
U.S ARMY FIELD ARTILLERY SCHOOL
FORT SILL, OKLAHOMA

WARRIOR
FISTER

AUGUST 2006 (MARCH 2011)

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 MAP READING & LAND NAVIGATION

Definition of a Map: A map is a graphic representation of a portion of the Earth’s

surface drawn to scale, as seen from above. It uses colors, symbols, and labels to

represent features found on the ground.

1. Colors on a Map

a. _____________ - ____________________________________________

b. _____________ - ____________________________________________

c. _____________ - ____________________________________________

d. _____________ - ____________________________________________

e. _____________ - ____________________________________________

f. _____________ - ____________________________________________

2. Map sizes
Large: ____________

Medium: ____________

Small: ____________

3. Two parts of the Graphic Bar Scale

a. _________________

b. _________________

4. Grid Reference Box

a. 100,000 Meter Square Identification __________

b. Grid Zone Designation __________

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5. Major Terrain Features

a. _____________

b. _____________

c. _____________

d. _____________

e. _____________

6. Minor Terrain Features

a. _____________

b. _____________

c. _____________

7. Supplemental Terrain Features

a. _____________

b. _____________

8. Contour Lines

a. _____________

b. _____________

c. _____________
½ contour interval
a.

b.
400

c.

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9. Location accuracy

a. 4 digit grid - __________

b. 6 digit grid - __________

c. 8 digit grid - __________

d. 10 digit grid - __________

10. Location Systems

a. __________ example: __________

b. __________ example: __________

11. Parts of the Military Protractor / Coordinate Scale / GTA 5-2-12.

a.

d.

c. b.

12. Measuring distances

a. Straight line distance accuracy: __________

b. Curved line distance accuracy: __________

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Draw the declination diagram and G-M Angle calculations.

WESTERLY G-M ANGLE EASTERLY G-M ANGLE

13. 14.

15. To convert a GRID to MAGNETIC 16. To convert a GRID to MAGNETIC

17. To convert a MAGNETIC to GRID 18. To convert a MAGNETIC to GRID

19. Determine an azimuth in mils and cardinal directions.

20. Calculate Back Azimuth.

a. If azimuth is greater than 3200 mils, then ___________________.

b. If azimuth is less than 3200 mils, then ___________________.

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 21. Intersection is used to ___________________________________________.
Unknown Point

Azimuth A

Observation Post A
Azimuth B

Observation Post B

22. Resection is used to _____________________________________________.

Known Point A Known Point B

Azimuth A Azimuth B

Back Azimuth A Back Azimuth B

Step 1 – Shoot azimuth to Kn Pt A

Step 2 – Convert to back azimuth
Step 3 – Plot back azimuth form Kn Pt A You are here.
Step 4-6 – Repeat Steps 1–3 for Kn Pt B

23. Modified Resection is used to _____________________________________.

Known Point A
Azimuth A Step 1 – Shoot azimuth to Kn Pt A
Step 2 – Convert to back azimuth
Step 3 – Plot back azimuth form Kn Pt A

Back Azimuth A
You are here.

Santa Fe R.R.

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24. Land Navigation Techniques

a. ____________________

b. ____________________

c. ____________________

d. ____________________

25. The Precision Lightweight GPS Receiver (PLGR) consists of three

segments.

a. _________________

b. _________________

c. _________________

26. Define C/A Code. _______________________________________________

27. Define P Code. _________________________________________________

28. Define Y Code. _________________________________________________

29. What enables the GPS to locate the satellites in orbit? ________________

30. Information gathered from the satellites gives what to the PLGR operator?

a. 1-satellite ____________________

b. 2-satellites ____________________

c. 3-satellites ____________________

d. 4-satellites ____________________

31. How accurate is the PLGR with crypto loaded? _______________________

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32. Components

a.
b.

c.

d.

g.

f.

e.

33. Navigation modes

a. _____________

b. _____________

c. _____________

d. _____________

34. Navigation methods

a. _____________

b. _____________

c. _____________

d. _____________

e. _____________

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 MAP READING & LAND NAVIGATION
PRACTICAL EXERCISES

1. What is the G-M Angle for the Fort Sill Military Reservation? _____________.

2. What is the 6-digit Grid to the blockhouse on Signal Mountain at ND4637? _______________

3. What is the 6-digit Grid to the HCP at ND4635? ________________

4. What is the 6-digit Grid to the bunker at Dodge Hill at ND6039? ________________

5. What is the 6-digit Grid to the HCP at ND5834? ________________

6. What is the 8-digit Grid to the HCP at ND6243? ________________

7. What is the 8-digit Grid to the HCP at ND5137? ________________

8. What is the 8-digit Grid to the Windmill at ND5643? ________________

9. What is the 8-digit Grid to the bunker at ND6340? ________________

10. What is the 8-digit Grid to the HCP at ND6133? ________________

11. What is the road distance, in meters, from ND 47124500 to ND49084300? ______________

12. What is the Contour Interval of the Fort Sill Military Installation map? __________

13. What is the elevation, in meters, to the BM at ND6634? ________________

14. What is the elevation, in meters, to the top of Daly Hill at ND4635? ________________

15. What is the elevation, in meters, to the top of Rocky hill at ND4743? ________________

16. What is the elevation, in meters, to the Building/Structure at grid ND634307? ________________

17. What is the sheet number of the map sheet which is North-West? ________________

18. Using the Conversion Graph, how many meters is 1,900 feet? ________________

19. What is the symbol for a Vertical Shaft? ____________________

20. What is the Grid Zone Designation for this map sheet? ____________________

21. Using the elevation guide, what is the highest point of elevation on this Map sheet? ____________

22. Change the grid ND64504210 to a 13-digit UTM grid. ____________________

23. How is a depression depicted on a map?

24. How is a hilltop depicted on a map?

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25. What is the 6-digit grid to the spot elevation (x371) in ND6643?

26. What is the 6-digit grid to the spot elevation (x393) in ND6440?

27. What is the 6-digit grid to the HCP in ND6335?

28. What is the 6-digit grid to the HCP in ND5740?

29. What is the 6-digit grid to the spot elevation in ND4933?

30. What is the 6-digit grid to the Bridge in ND6125?

31. What is the 6-digit grid to the Windmill in ND6226?

32. What is the 6-digit grid to the spot elevation (x355) in ND6623?

33. What is the 8-digit grid to the spot elevation (x389) in ND6338?

34. What is the 8-digit grid to the HCP in ND5936?

35. What is the 8-digit grid to the tank in ND5534?

36. What is the 8-digit grid to the road junction in ND6037?

37. What is the 8-digit grid to the spot elevation (x325) in ND5727?

38. What is the.8-digit grid to the Windmill in ND5626?

39. What is the 8-digit grid to the spot elevation on (x348) in ND6424?

40. What is the 8-digit grid to the Silo in ND4726?

41. What is the 8-digit grid to the Windmill in ND4625?

42. What is the elevation to the HCP at ND50603321?

43. What Is the elevation to the Oil Tank at ND59663156?

44. What is the elevation to the Hilltop at ND471405?

45. What is the elevation to the Silo at ND66352667?

46. What is the elevation to the Building at ND59262390?

47. What is the elevation to the spot elevation in ND6244?

48. What is the elevation to the Tank at ND58053053?

49. What is the elevation to the Relay tower at ND66703125?

50. What is the elevation to the Windmill in ND6129?

51. What is the elevation to the Building at ND48593496?

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REQUIREMENT: IDENTIFY EACH CIRCLED NUMBER ON THE FOLLOWING MAP PAGE. FILL IN
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