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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.
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.
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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)
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...
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.
