Global positioning devices and other digital technologies offer additional ways for hikers to determine where they are, but it is still important to practice mapandcompass skills that have changed little over one thousand years. Now turn your body so your compass looks like this. Its useful when you are working on a map that does not have a coordinate grid. While entire books have been written about navigating with a compass, every compass user should know at least the basic concepts, otherwise the compass is just extra weight in your pack. The procedure will work if the magnetic northsouth lines are drawn on the map. How to navigate by map and compass appalachian mountain club. Upper valley wilderness response team supporting the sar. Without good navigational skills, your expedition could lead to failure or result in a dangerous situation.
After completing this course, you will have the knowledge to read maps and use the compass effectively. Be expert with map and compass available for download and read online in other formats. How to use a map and compass tutorial survival training. Suppose that you shot a 238degree azimuth with your compass, and you want to plot this on your map. Amc map and compass class at harvard cabin in new hampshire. To convert that magnetic azimuth to a grid azimuth, you simply follow the instructions. You now have a field bearing that will allow you to hike in a straight line toward your destination. Orienting a map is the process to correctly align it relative to the local surrounds. The introduction to outdoor leader skills iols course builds and expands on the concepts and themes introduced in scoutmaster positionspecific training and varsity coach positionspecific training, and provides scouters with the confidence to take youth into the outdoors. Aug 19, 2017 and dont forget to sign up for our land nav training class, october 14 and 15, 2017 just a bit north of kansas city. Part 1 basic land navigation on point preparedness.
Turn the compass housing until north on the dial is aligned with north on your map. Keeping the edge of the base plate on the symbol, turn the entire compass on the map until the orienting arrow and the compass needle point to north on the map. The contour interval, a set difference in elevation between the brown lines, varies from map to map. Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic map terrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routesand more navigational skillsthe best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time, that is, get out there with a map and compass. Rotate the map and compass together until the needle red is centered in the. Also called the azimuth ring, this outer circle has. Our experts will explain the importance of contour, terrain, how to read a map legend, and how to access maps that are best for your outdoor activity. Thats why a magnetized compass and a paper mapand the navigational. A second class scout, having completed all the requirements, should be able to lead a hike, care for his own equipment, set up a campsite, and perform basic first aid. Jan 08, 2018 transfer that bearing to the map by placing the top corner of the compass on the terrain feature used on the map and rotating the compass around that point, getting red in the bed.
Youll start with a detailed look at the components of a usgs topographical map. Outdoor navigation with map and compass this manual can serve as. A comparison scale of 1 to 2000 feet means that 1 one inch on the map is proportioned to 2000 feet on the ground. Second class boy scouts work on building their outdoor survival and camping skills. With n on the compass housing touching the direction of travel arrow, set your compass alongside the magnetic north arrow on a map. The heavier lines are called index contours, and they are usually marked with numbers that give the height in feet or meters.
Human resource services training staff are working with compass teams to develop detailed guides, online toolkits, and group andor online courses to train users in new and enhanced systems. The direction you need to go in this case, 60 degrees. The following describes two methods for orientating a map. To be fully versed and practiced in land navigation using a topographic map, magnetic compass, and a gps. It should take between three and eight hours to complete. Place the compass on the map so that one side of the base plate points toward the landmark. A compass points to magnetic north and the top of the. The compass training team is working closely with a group of academic advisors to develop a syllabus, or contextual roadmap of training needed, to provide academic advisors a list and sequential order of the training courses they will need to complete in order to fulfill their job functions and gain the security roles needed to perform them.
Look at the section of map up above you might find it useful to print that image and actually do these steps. Pdf be expert with map and compass download full pdf. An instructional manual for personal development of your outdoor navigation skills, using map and compass, and 2. Usually a graphic scale is a line marked off on a map indicating so many inches or millimeters equal so many feet, kilometers, chains, or miles on the ground. Lift your compass off the map without moving your azimuth ring. Compass quick start training the quick start trainings are pdf files, so your computer will need to have adobe reader to be able to view them, but not speakers or headphones. During this course, students will also learn the components of a handheld compass, how to use and trust the compass, plus how to obtain and follow a bearing from map to compass and compass to map. Compass basics a compass is one of the most basic navigation tools any hiker can own.
Contour lines that are close together represent steep slopes. How to use a map and compass ordnance survey ireland. A compass points to magnetic north and the top of the planet is. June compass training update university of florida. Learning experiences from the course text are limited. Compass work, nature observation, camp tools, and swimming are areas where new skills are mastered and demonstrated. Turn both map and compass together until the red end of the needle is on the n. With the information on this page, we aim to show you how to correctly use a compass.
Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic mapterrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routesand more navigational skillsthe best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time, that is, get out there with a map and compass. Training materials are available at any time, without restriction, monitoring or the need to login. Because a single degree of error can set you off course by 100 feet over a mile, its. Download pdf be expert with map and compass book full free. Students will learn to determine azimuth in the field, follow an azimuth in an easy environment, and then progress to keeping track of distance.
A map is orientatedwhen it is turned by the map reader to correspond with the ground it represents. Put your compass down on a flat surface and align one edge of the compass with your starting point in this case, camp 22. Training resources will be accessible per release in. Lay the compass on the map so that its long edge is aligned with the map edge or one of the vertical map grid lines.
This is a location by resectioning technique where the bearing comes from a gps instead of a compass sighting. Find and transfer bearings in the field and on a map duration. To orient a map using a compass, first turn the compass dial so north is aligned with the direction of travel. Take the time to go through this course at your own pace.
It will enable the wilderness explorer to not only stay found but locate water sources, road junctions, and the best routes through challenging terrain. Tells you which direction to point the compass when youre taking or following a bearing. Joe comuzzi and i taught the amcs map and compass course again last weekend at harvard cabin in pinkham notch, a 2day class which combines a morning of instruction with two hikes to practice offtrail compass and navigation skills. Basic orientation simply requires a few simple tools. Our map and compass course will introduce you to the techniques and tools essential for wilderness navigation. Your bearing is the number corresponding with the direction of travel arrow on your compass at this point. Amc map and compass course section hikers backpacking blog. More map and compass resources teaching mapandcompass skills to children. Feb 12, 2019 supporting the search and rescue needs of nh and vt since 1995 for further information, please contact. Pictures from our map and compass training course in rothbury, northumberland. B170249 lensatic compass 2 basic officer course lensatic compass. Additionally, your instructor will discuss declination magnetic north vs.
Lay the compass on top of the map and align one long side of the baseplate along one of the magnetic north lines you added. A leaders guide for group instruction of outdoor navigation skills, with exercises and games that help make map and compass training a fun and sporting. T hey are light weight and take up little space, yet are very dependable and when used in conjunction with and ordnance survey map, will ensure you find your way to your destination. In other words, an oriented may will have the top part of the map pointing true north, and the right side pointing east. Tracking present locationdetermining distancesense of directionhow to read a topographic map terrain and map associationspatial skillsplanning safe, practical routes and more navigational skills the best way to learn land navigation is to get dirt time, that is, get out there with a map and compass. Basic land navigation is precourse work for several courses in the national wildfire. The kit includes 24 brunton field compasses with protractors. This selfstudy course was prepared specifically to introduce you to the basics of map interpretation, compass use, and familiarize you with the united states geological survey usgs topographic maps, and planimetric maps. These materials will help you prepare an interesting course to teach your students.
Tabor map and compass training course to do the course, youll need. Another triangulation exercise if you came directly to this page from some other site, you should start on the home page or at least read the triangulation page first. Without moving the map or compass, turn the compass dial until the orienting arrow boxes the red part of the magnetic needle. Bst infantry skills employ a map and compass us marine. The compass training team is working closely with a group of academic advisors to develop a syllabus, or contextual roadmap of training needed, to provide academic advisors a list and sequential order of the training courses they will need to complete in order to fulfill their job functions and gain the. Align the forward edge of the compass with your destination, camp 23. Navigating with a compass and map is an essential skill for many incident positions. However, in some cases security roles will change and training will be required or highly recommended.
For example, a map reader following the course of a contour line would go neither uphill nor downhill but would stay on the same level. Outdoor navigation with map and compass whatcom county. Polish your map reading skills and practice the following navigational tips next time youre hiking or orienteering through your favorite natural area. The compass will be aimed at magnetic north while the map is oriented to true north. Printout of the course map at web link at bottom of page 2. Try to use a laminated map which is better in wet conditions.
Pdf be expert with map and compass download full pdf book. It needs no batteries, works with any map, and even works without a map. A leaders guide for group instruction of outdoor navigation skills, with exercises and games that help make map and compass training a fun and sporting experience. I will send you one for free with your order if you wish. Marine corps training command camp barrett, virginia 2245019 lensatic compass b170249 student handout basic officer course. Compass ideally with a baseplate and adjustable declination 4.
Lay your compass on the map and align one corner of the straight edge with the landmark. Clear, so you can see the map below it, it has at least one straight edge for taking bearings and transferring them to your map rulers. Supporting the search and rescue needs of nh and vt since 1995. Transfer that bearing to the map by placing the top corner of the compass on the terrain feature used on the map and rotating the compass around that point, getting red in the bed. Using a compass in the outdoors is central to a lot of activities from hill walking, cycling and camping. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated. Draw a line down the side of the compass and repeat for all known terrain features. Apr 03, 2012 one of the girls showed how her cell phone could be put into compass mode.
Slowly turn the map until the compass needle rests inside the orienting arrow. Compass method set compass to north place orientating lines on compass parallel to north on the map. Introduction locating and maintaining boundaries is essential to easement monitoring knowledgeable use of a compass, survey, and maps is essential too use common sense and prepare properly so your visit is done safely 2. Making sure that the direction of travel arrow remains pointed in the general direction of the landmark 6a, rotate the entire baseplate until the orienting lines are running northsouth 6b and the north marker on the bezel is pointing to north on the. Rotate your body and compass until the magnetic needle on the compass lines up with your orienting arrow.
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