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ISBN 10: 9562914968 
ISBN 13: 9789562914963
Author: Department of the Army

U S Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Maps

• 1-1 Types of Maps
  • Topographic Maps
  • Other Maps (Geographic, Road, Photomap, etc.)
• 1-2 Marginal Information
  • Identification of Map (Sheet Name, Number)
  • Series Name, Scale, Edition Number
  • Index to Adjoining Sheets
  • Legend, Declination Diagram, Bar Scales
  • Contour Interval, Grid Information, Projection Note
  • Production Information
• 1-3 Map Care and Storage
• 1-4 Map Substitutes
  • Aerial Photographs
  • Satellite Imagery

Chapter 2: Map Reading

• 2-1 Norths: True, Grid, and Magnetic
  • Understanding Declination and Conversion
• 2-2 Grid Coordinate System
  • Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Grid
  • Reading Grid Coordinates (4-, 6-, and 8-digit)
  • Locating Points on a Map
• 2-3 Scale and Distance
  • Graphic (Bar) Scales
  • Measuring Distances on a Map (Straight Line, Curved Line)
• 2-4 Elevation and Relief
  • Contour Lines: Index, Intermediate, Supplementary
  • Characteristics of Contour Lines
  • Reading Terrain Features from Contour Lines (Hills, Ridges, Valleys, Saddles, Depressions)
  • Slope and Gradient
• 2-5 Terrain Association
  • Identifying and Using Terrain Features for Orientation
  • Intervisibility (Line of Sight)

Chapter 3: Compasses

• 3-1 Types of Compasses
  • Lensatic Compass
  • Wrist/Pocket Compasses
• 3-2 Basic Compass Parts and Features
• 3-3 Care and Maintenance of Compasses
• 3-4 Using the Lensatic Compass
  • Holding and Sighting Techniques
  • Measuring Azimuths
  • Orienting a Map with a Compass

Chapter 4: Basic Land Navigation

• 4-1 Orienting a Map
  • Using a Compass to Orient a Map
  • Using Terrain Association to Orient a Map
• 4-2 Determining Your Location
  • Resection
  • Intersection
• 4-3 Measuring Azimuths and Bearings
  • Converting Grid to Magnetic Azimuth and Vice Verso
• 4-4 Route Planning
  • Selecting a Route
  • Using Attack Points and Checkpoints
• 4-5 Movement Techniques
  • Dead Reckoning
  • Terrain Association Movement

Chapter 5: Advanced Land Navigation

• 5-1 Night Navigation
  • Techniques for Navigation in Limited Visibility
  • Using Stars for Direction
• 5-2 Navigation in Different Terrains
  • Mountains, Deserts, Urban Areas, Jungles, Arctic Environments
  • Adapting Techniques to Specific Challenges
• 5-3 Navigation with Restricted Visibility (Fog, Snow, Smoke)
• 5-4 Deviations and Obstacles
  • Bypassing Obstacles
  • Compensating for Deviations
• 5-5 Advanced Resection and Intersection Methods

Chapter 6: Global Positioning System (GPS)

• 6-1 Introduction to GPS
  • How GPS Works
  • Types of GPS Receivers (Military vs. Commercial)
• 6-2 Basic GPS Functions
  • Acquiring Satellites
  • Reading Coordinates and Position
  • Waypoints and Routes
• 6-3 Using GPS in Conjunction with Maps and Compasses
  • Limitations and Advantages of GPS
• 6-4 Troubleshooting and Maintaining GPS Devices

Chapter 7: Navigation in a Combat Environment

• 7-1 Tactical Considerations for Navigation
  • Concealment and Cover
  • Noise and Light Discipline
• 7-2 Navigation Under Fire
• 7-3 Maintaining Situational Awareness
• 7-4 Reporting Location and Movement

Chapter 8: Mounted Land Navigation

• 8-1 Planning Mounted Routes
• 8-2 Navigation in Vehicles
• 8-3 Using GPS in Mounted Operations

Chapter 9: Dismounted Land Navigation

• 9-1 Individual Movement Techniques
• 9-2 Team and Squad Navigation

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