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13 paź 2015 · TBS-PAT-1002f Given a military topographic map, protractor, string, and paper, determine distance between two points using bar scale within tolerance of 30 meters. Maps. Definition of Maps. A...
Map scale is ALWAYS shown on a map. Shown below is a British M726, 1:50,000 scale map with the ratio and scale lines shown. Estimating and measuring distance. As maps show a grid and have scale lines, it is possible to estimate or measure distances for use on the ground or on a map.
8 Estimating and measuring distance. As maps show a grid and have scale lines, it is possible to estimate or measure distances for use on the ground or on a map. Distances are either DIRECT (straight line) or INDIRECT (measured along a road or route).
Measure Distance on a Military Map. A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map and is used to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances. The graphic scale is divided into two parts. To the right of the zero, the scale is marked in full units of measure and is called the primary scale.
4-3. Military Grids 4-7 4-4. The US Army Military Grid Reference System 4-9 4-5. Locating a Point Using Grid Coordinates 4-12 4-6. Locating a Point Using the US Army Military Grid Reference System 4-14 4-7. Grid Reference Box 4-16 4-8. Other Grid Systems 4-17 4-9. Protection of Map Coordinates and Locations _ 4-18 Chapter 5. SCALE AND DISTANCE 5-1.
The scale of the map permits the user to convert distance on the map to distance on the ground or vice versa. The ability to determine distance on a map, as well as on the earth’s surface, is an important factor in planning and executing military missions.
27 lip 2009 · Map care; Comprehension of map symbols; Military symbols; Grid reference systems; Interpretation of aerial photographs. After the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation...
