{"product_id":"official-u-s-army-map-reading-and-land-navigation-handbook-paperback","title":"Official U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDepartment of the Army\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Army's official guide to map reading, determining location, and navigating \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book's crucial, well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining Strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarginal Information and Symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale and Distance \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirection \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerial Photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation Equipment and Methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElevation Relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrain Association\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounted Land Navigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNavigation in Different Types of Terrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Sustainment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere 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).\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.94 x 7.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 15, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43778773844031,"sku":"9781493069293","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/samiestore.shop\/products\/official-u-s-army-map-reading-and-land-navigation-handbook-paperback","provider":"Samie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}