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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...
Why Learn Land Navigation? Training and practicing land navigation on foot provides the following everyday navigation (how not to get lost) benefits; Tracking present location (Where am I ?) Determining Distance (How far is it and am I there yet ?) Sense of direction (Where do I want to go and where am I actually going ?)
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.
Measure Distance on a Map Performance Measures. 1. Measure the straight-line distance on the map using the straightedge. 2. Place the paper under the meter bar scale. 3. Determine the distance with no more than 5 percent error. 4. Measure the curved-line distance using the strip of paper. 5. Place the paper under the meter bar scale. 6.
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)
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.
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.
