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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...
Map scale is ALWAYS shown on a map. Shown below is a British M726, 1:50,000 scale map with the ratio and scale lines shown. Estimating and measuring distance. As maps show a grid and have scale lines, it is possible to estimate or measure distances for use on the ground or on a map.
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)
In order to do this, measure the distance from the start point to the edge of the map. The marginal notes give the road distance from the edge of the map to some towns, highways, or junctions off the map.
Conduct Individual TrainingSubject: Measure Distance on a Map (071-COM-1008) SGT Thill, Austin C. RN 63 BLC Class 04-21
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.
There are two ways to do this: (1) Comparison with Ground Distance. (a) Measure the distance between two points on the map—map distance (MD). (b) Determine the horizontal distance between these same two points on the ground—ground distance (GD). (c) Use the RF formula and remember that RF must be in the general form: RF. =
