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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 · 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...
Overview. The military map generator supports the measurement of distances and areas in the metric system as well as in the imperial units: Activate Measurement Functions. The measurements tools are deactivated by default. Follow these steps to activate within the web application: Open the ‘Options’ menu.
13 paź 2015 · Purpose. A map provides information on the existence of the location and the distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel, and communication. It also...
Measure Distance on a Map. 071-329-1008. Conditions: Given a standard 1:50,000-scale military map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. Standards: 1. Determine the straight-line distance between two points in meters, with no more than 5 percent error. 2.
The scale of the map permits the user to convert distance on the map to distance on the ground or vice versa. The ability to determine distance on a map, as well as on the earth’s surface, is an important factor in planning and executing military missions.
