MAP READING NAVIGATION TOPOGRAPHIC TRAINING COURSE CD

Map Reading and Land Navigation Course

Chapter 1: Training Strategy
Building-Block Approach
Armywide Implementation
Safety

Chapter 2: Maps
Definition
Purpose
Procurement
Security
Care
Categories
Military Map Substitutes
Standards of Accuracy

Chapter 3: Marginal Information and Symbols
Marginal Information on a Military Map
Additional Notes
Topographic Map Symbols
Military Symbols
Colors Used on a Military Map

Chapter 4: Grids
Reference System
Geographic Coordinates
Military Grids
United States Army Military Grid Reference System
Locate a Point Using Grid Coordinates
Locate a Point Using the US Army Military Grid Reference System
Grid Reference Box
Other Grid Systems
Protection of Map Coordinates and Locations

Chapter 5: Scale and Distance
Representative Fraction
Graphic (Bar) Scales
Other Methods

Chapter 6: Direction
Methods of Expressing Direction
Base Lines
Azimuths
Grid Azimuths
Protractor
Declination Diagram
Intersection
Resection
Modified Resection
Polar Coordinates

Chapter 7: Overlays
Purpose
Map Overlay
Aerial Photograph Overlay

Chapter 8: Aerial Photographs
Comparison With Maps
Types
Types of Film
Numbering and Titling Information
Scale Determination
Indexing
Orienting of Photograph
Point Designation Grid
 

Identification of Photograph Features
Stereovision

Chapter 9: Navigation Equipment and Methods
Types of Compasses
Lensatic Compass
Compass Handling
Using a Compass
Field-Expedient Methods
Global Positioning System

Chapter 10: Elevation and Relief
Definitions
Methods of Depicting Relief
Contour Intervals
Types of Slopes
Percentage of Slope
Terrain Features
Interpretation of Terrain Features
Profiles

Chapter 11: Terrain Association
Orienting the Map
Locations
Terrain Association Usage
Tactical Considerations
Movement and Route Selection
Navigation Methods
Night Navigation

Chapter 12: Mounted Land Navigation
Principles
Navigator's Duties
Movement
Terrain Association Navigation
Dead Reckoning Navigation
Stabilized Turret Alignment Navigation
Combination Navigation

Chapter 13: Navigation in Different Types of Terrain
Desert Terrain
Mountain Terrain
Jungle Terrain
Arctic Terrain
Urban Terrain

Chapter 14: Unit Sustainment
Set Up a Sustainment Program
Set Up a Train-the-Trainer Program
Set Up a Land Navigation Course
Appendix A: Field Sketching
Appendix B: Map Folding Techniques
Appendix C: Units of Measure and Conversion Factors
Appendix D: Joint Operations Graphics
Appendix E: Exportable Training Manual
Appendix F: Orienteering
Appendix G: M2 Compass
Appendix H: Additional Aids
Appendix I: Foreign Maps
Appendix J: Global Positioning System
Appendix K: Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System Receiver
Glossary

Lesson 1: Terrain Association
Part A: Terrain Features and Colors
Part B: Elevation and Relief
Part C: Terrain Association Usage
Part D: Orienting the Map
Practice Exercise

Lesson 2: Grids and Directions
Part A: US Military Grid System
Part B: Directions, Azimuths and Back - Azimuths
Practice Exercise

Lesson 3: Converting Azimuths, Measuring Distance and Orienting a Map
Part A: Converting Azimuths
 

Part B: Scale and Distance
Part C: The Compass
Part D: Orienting the Map Using a Compass
Part E: Using the Compass
Practice Exercise

Lesson 4: Locating Unknown Points
Part A: Intersection
Part B: Resection
Part C: Modified Resection
Part D: Polar Plot
Practice Exercise

Chapter 1: Introduction
Purpose
Scope
References
Symbols and abbreviations
Use of special symbols
Scales of topographic maps
Topographic maps

Chapter 2: Topographic Symbols
Scope
Drainage features
Relief features
Vegetation features
Coastal hydrography
Roads in the United States on large- and medium-scale maps
Roads in foreign areas on large- and medium-scale maps
 

Roads on small-scale maps
Related road features
Railroads
Features related to communications
Buildings and populated places on large-scale maps
Buildings and populated places on medium- and small-scale maps
Industrial and public works
Control points and elevations
Boundaries

Chapter 3: Topographic Abbreviations
List of abbreviations
Application

Chapter 4: Marginal Information
Scope
Map identification
Other marginal data

Lesson 1: Mapping Mathematics
Self-Test

Lesson 2: Metric System
 

Self-Test

Lesson 3: Measuring Scales
Self-Test
 

Lesson 1: Extract Data for Grid Construction
Practice Exercise

Lesson 2: Grid Construction
Practice Exercise

Lesson 3: Projection Computations
Practice Exercise
 

Lesson 4: Map Projection Construction
Practice Exercise

Lesson 5: Geodetic Control
Practice Exercise

Lesson 6: Plotting Geodetic Control
Practice Exercise

Lesson 1: Introduction to Cartographic Instruments and Materials
Learning Event 1: Materials
Learning Event 2: Drafting Equipment
Learning Event 3: Special Equipment
Learning Event 4: Preventive and Operator Maintenance
Learning Event 5: Technical Manuals, Publications, and Related Materials
Review Exercise

Lesson 2: Preparation for Scribing
Learning Event 1: General
Learning Event 2: Sharpening the Equipment
Learning Event 3: Leveling the Graver
Learning Event 4: Troubleshooting
Learning Event 5: Using Good Scribing Practices
Learning Event 6: Scribing Techniques
Review Exercise

Lesson 3: Preparation of the Type List and Type Overlay
Learning Event 1: Characteristics of Stick-Up Type
Learning Event 2: Procedures for Ordering Type
 

Learning Event 3: Principles of Type Placement
Learning Event 4: Instruments and Materials for Type Overlay
Learning Event 5: Care of Stick-Up Type
Learning Event 6: Preparing Overlay for Type
Learning Event 7: Positioning Type
Learning Event 8: Applying Type
Review Exercise

Lesson 4: Procedures for Color Separation
Learning Event 1: Color Separation Methods
Learning Event 2: Color Separation Procedures
Review Exercise

Lesson 5: Specifications for Color Separation
Learning Event 1: Purpose
Learning Event 2: Format
Learning Event 3: Map Interior
Learning Event 4: Section Format for Chapter 6
Learning Event 5: Marginal Information
Review Exercise

Lesson 1: Quality Control in Map Editing
Review Exercise

Lesson 2: Perform Edit Procedures
 

Review Exercise

Lesson 3: Annotate Map Errors and Defects
Review Exercise
 

Lesson 1: Overlay Uses and Preparation Materials
Learning Event 1: Identify Four Types of Overlays and Their Uses
Learning Event 2: Identify the Materials and Equipment Used to PrepareOverlays
Review Exercise

Lesson 2: The Situation Overlay
Learning Event 1: Identify the Process of Developing a Military Symbol
Learning Event 2: Identify Situation Overlay 25 Techniques
Learning Event 3: Identify the Procedures Used in Preparing a Situation Overlay
 

Review Exercise

Lesson 3: Selection, Correction, and Special Overlays
Learning Event: Identify the Procedures Used in Preparing Selection,Correction, and Special Overlays
Review Exercise

Lesson 4: Lettering Sets
Learning Event 1: Identify the Components of Lettering Sets and Their Uses
Learning Event 2: Identify the Procedures Used to Produce Lettering on an Overlay Using Lettering Sets
Review Exercise

Lesson 1: Estimating Lithographic-Project Times
Part A: Production Time
Part B: Operating Time
Practice Exercise
 

Lesson 2: Estimating Lithographic Project Materials
Part A: Production Guidelines
Part B: Materials Guidelines
Practice Exercise

Lesson: Lithographer
Part A: Responsibilities and Duties of the Projection Planner (Scheduler)
Part B: Items to Consider Before Scheduling a Project
Part C: Scheduling Variables
 

Part D: Scheduling Procedures
Part E: Setting Project Priorities
Practice Exercise

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