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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.
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...
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.
Determine the road (curved line) distance between two points in meters, with no more than 10 percent error. Reference: FM 3-25.26 Map Reading and Land Navigation.pdf
Determine straight-line distance between two points on a map. a. Lay a straight edged piece of paper on the map so that the edge of the paper touches both points and extends past them. b. Make a tick mark on the edge of the paper at each point (Figure 071-COM-1008 2). Figure 071-COM-1008 2.
Determine the Elevation of a Point on the Ground Using a Map 071‐329‐1014 : Locate an Unknown Point on a Map and on the Ground by Intersection 071‐329‐1015 . Locate an Unknown Point on a Map and on the Ground by Resection 071‐329‐1018 : Determine Direction without a Compass 071‐COM‐1008 . Measure Distance on a Map 071‐COM‐1011
