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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...
Scroll to the ‘Map Settings’ and activate the ‘Measure Tools’ check box. The ‘Measure Tools’ for distance and area are displayed in the bottom left corner of the main window. Measure Distance. The distance measurement displays the distance between two points.
Create any military map symbol (ADP 1-02) and add custom presets if you choose. Drag the symbol onto Google/Leaflet Maps and enable the MGRS overlay for operations planning.
Convert a road map distance to miles, meters, or yards using the map's bar scale. This is the actual distance you have to travel to reach the point whose straight line distance you identified in step 2.
1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on the map (1 inch) compared to the distance on the ground. (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map. distance to miles, meters, or yards.
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.
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.
