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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...
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.
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.
1. Line up the straight edge of a strip of paper with the beginning and ending points on the map. 2. Mark the beginning and ending points on the straight edge of the paper (figure C-28). 3. Place the starting point on the paper under the zero on the bar scale. 4. Measure off 4,000 meters and place a new tick mark on the paper. 5.
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...
