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28 mar 2019 · A visualization depicting the Soldier’s Manual of Common Tasks (STP 21-1-SMCT) task Measure Distance on a Map (071-COM-1008). This was developed for the Center for Initial Military...
Measure Distance on a Map. 071-329-1008. Conditions: Given a standard 1:50,000-scale military map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. Standards: 1. Determine the straight-line distance between two points in meters, with no more than 5 percent error. 2.
a 1:50,000-scale military map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. On the map, plot a straight-line distance of 3,000 to 4,000 meters. Mark this distance points A and B. On a road or trail, plot a curved-line distance of 3,000 to 4,000 meters with at least two changes of direction. Mark this distance points C and D. Brief
Find the two points/ places on the map that you are going to measure the distance. Use any of the item stated above (preferably a strip of paper for straight line distances) to measure the distance between the two places. Ensure that you have made markings on the items used for the places/ points.
The Map Reading and Land Navigation class will introduce new soldiers to the basic skills needed to perform accurate map reading and land navigation in the field of operations.
Soldiers must know how to determine locations of points on a map, measure distances and azimuths, and identify symbols on a map. They must also be able to determine the elevation and relief of areas on standard military maps.
31 maj 2009 · It discusses key map elements like scale, contour lines, directions, and distance measurements. It also explains how to use a compass to determine directions between points and measure distances on a map using a bar scale.
