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18 sty 2022 · This video covers understanding Map Scale and 3 techniques for measuring distance on a map. By the end of this series yo...
Retro video produced by the US Army on basic military map reading. This video covers how to read Grid, Distance and Elevation on a military style map.
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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.
Soldiers must know how to determine locations of points on a map, measure distances and azimuths, and identify symbols on a map. They must also be able to determine the elevation and relief of areas on standard military maps.
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.
2 paź 2023 · Measure the distance between the places marked on the map; Compare the measurement you get with the scale given; Convert it to get the actual (real-life) distance
