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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...
30 paź 2014 · This document explains how to use a map scale to measure distances. It provides instructions on using a ruler or piece of paper to follow a route on a map and measure the distance in centimeters. The distance must then be converted to kilometers using the scale ratio shown on the map.
7 lis 2013 · PART 1 Basic Land Navigation Map Scale • Map scale is the relationship between distance on a map and the corresponding distance on the ground. Scale is expressed as a ratio, such as 1:24,000, and shown graphically by bar scales marked in feet and miles, or in meters and kilometers.
7 cze 2014 · The document provides instruction on intermediate land navigation skills, including how to make sense of direction by setting a course with a compass, tracking your present location on a map, and determining travel distance by calculating it.
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.
30 30 Terminal Learning Objective Action: Identify terrain features and measure distance on a map Conditions: Given a standard 1:50,000 scale topographic map Standards: Correctly identify terrain features and measure distance on a military map.
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.
