Special Forces Map Reading Training Ebook

CONTENTS

CHAPTER SUBJECT PAGE

1. Introduction to Map Reading 1

2. Topographical Definition and Map Reading Equipment 9

3. Reliability and Care of Maps 14

4. Military Protractor and The Compass 16

5. Conventional Signs 38

6. Scales, Measuring and Judging Distances 40

7. Grid References 46

8. Relief, Gradient and Intervisibility 53

9. Directions-Cardinal Points, Norths and the Grids 67

10. Setting the Map 75

11. Finding Own and Unknown Position 86

12. Map Enlargement 94

13. Cross Country Day Navigation 96

14. Night Navigation and Preparation of Night March Chart 105

15. Overlays 109

16. Field Sketching 112

17. Aerial Photograph 116

18. Latitude, Longitude Systems and Marine Charts 122

19. Global Positioning System 130