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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.
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.
Performance Steps. 1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio (1:50,000) of the distance on map (1 inch) relative to the distance on the ground (usually 50,000 inches). 2. Convert a straight-line map distance to miles, meters, or yards using the map's bar scale (Figure 071-329-1008-1). Figure 1.
Evaluation Guide: Measure Distance on a Map Performance Measures. 1. Measure the straight-line distance on the map using the straightedge. 2. Place the paper under the meter bar scale. 3. Determine the distance with no more than 5 percent error. 4. Measure the curved-line distance using the strip of paper. 5. Place the paper under the meter bar ...
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 Cen...
Conduct Individual TrainingSubject: Measure Distance on a Map (071-COM-1008) SGT Thill, Austin C. RN 63 BLC Class 04-21
