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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.
28 mar 2019 · SMCT: Measure Distance on a Map. 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...
13 paź 2015 · Make a tick mark on the edge of the paper at each point. (Figure 1-10) To convert the map distance to a measured ground distance, move the paper down to the graphic bar scale, and align the...
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.
This video covers how to read Grid, Distance and Elevation on a military style map.
2 paź 2023 · We will show you all the steps with a military map example and talk about the military map symbols in detail. The two methods that will cover in this article are: Estimate direct distances on a map grid
Measure Area. The measurement of an area calculates and displays the area between three or more points on the map. To start measuring an area: Press the ‘Measure distance’ button (button turns blue) Click onto the map to set the starting point. Every click will add a point for measurement
