U.S Army Map Reading And Land Navigation Handbook : Department of the Army

Department Of The Army

ISBN 10: 1592283829 / ISBN 13: 9781592283828

Published by The Lyons Press, 2004

About this Item

Book condition is near fine. Soft cover. 1st edition, published 2004. No dust jacket. Text body clean. Spine intact. Book block clean all sides of book. Book boards clean front and back of book. Overall a great and neat copy of the book. See photos for synopsis and more information.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: U.S Army Map Reading And Land Navigation Handbook : Department of the Army
• Publisher: The Lyons Press
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1592283829
• ISBN 13: 9781592283828
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

For a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the army has produced the most complete, clear and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standardstyle) or topographic, then progresses to discuss the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area.

From the Back Cover

The U.S. Army s official guide to map reading, determining location, and navigating.

For a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available.
The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style), or topographic, then proceeds to the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation, and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area.
The book s crucial, well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on:
Training Strategy Maps Marginal Information and Symbols
Grids Scale and Distance Direction Overlays
Aerial Photographs Navigation Equipment and Methods
Elevation and Relief Terrain Association Mounted Land Navigation Navigation in Different Types of Terrain Unit Sustainment

There is also information on field sketching, the tricky art of map folding, units of measure and conversion factors, map symbols, orienteering, and the global positioning system (GPS).
For the adult outdoorsman venturing into the wild, the Boy Scout, or the serious military buff, the U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook is an indispensable, must-have book.