U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation
This book will teach the reader every aspect of map reading and land navigation.It requires no prior knowledge of these subjects. Sections include map care, comprehension of map symbols, military symbols, grid reference systems, and interpretation of aerial photographs. After the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation &#8211varying terrains, elevations, day-night variations. Map and compass work is thoroughly explained. Finally, extreme scenarios &#8211desert, mountain, jungle,