TC 3-25.26 π Flashcards
(39 cards)
What covers Land Navigation?
TC 3-25.26
What is the definition of a map?
a graphic representation of a portion of the earthβs surface drawn to scale, as seen from above
Who is responsible for securing maps for the whole unit?
S2
What are the 3 map sizes?
- Small
- Medium
- Large
What are the Colors of a Military Map?
- Red
- Red-Brown
- Blue
- Green
- Brown
- Black
What does UTM stand for?
Universal Transverse Mercator Grid
What are the 3 types of north?
- True (North Pole)
- Magnetic (Compass)
- Grid (Map)
What is the rule of thumb for reading a map?
Right and Up
How many grid zones is the world divided into?
60
How close will an eight digit grid get you?
Within 10 M
How close will a six digit grid get you?
Within 100 M
How close will a ten digit grid get you?
Within 1 M
What is an Azimuth?
An azimuth is defined as a horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line; the azimuth is the most common military method to express direction
What is a Back Azimuth?
A back azimuth is the opposite direction of an azimuth
What is the Grid-Magnetic Angle?
The G-M angle value is the angular size that exists between grid north and magnetic north
What is Intersection?
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the unknown location
What is a modified resection?
Locating ones position on a map when the person is located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road
What is a resection?
Locating ones position on a map by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed on a map
How do you determine your pace count?
Counting how many paces it takes you to get to 100M
How big is a grid square on a large map?
1Km by 1Km
What is a longitude line?
A line on the map traveling East to West
What is a latitude line?
A line on the map traveling North to South
What are the ways to determine your location on a map?
Resection, Modified Resection, and Intersection
- remember the acronym RIM*
What are the three major parts of the Lensatic Compass?
- Cover
- Base
- Lens