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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.
- Measure Distance on a Map
1. Identify the scale of the map. The map scale is the ratio...
- 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 developed for the Cen...
Measure Distance on a Map (3) Match the marks on the paper with the appropriate bar scale (Figure 071-329-1008-3). Figure 3. Determining distance. ... SETUP: In the field or classroom, give the Soldier a 1:50,000-scale military map, a strip of paper with a straight edge, and a pencil. On the map, plot a straight-line distance of 3,000 to 4,000 ...
7 lis 2013 · PART 1 Basic Land Navigation Map Information - Distance • • EXAMPLE - a map scale of 1:25,000 means that one unit of measure on the map is equal to 25,000 units of the same measure on the ground. – On map 1 inch = 25,000 inches (2083 feet, 694 yards) on the ground.
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)
