U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation
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U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation by Us Department Of The Army
It requires no prior knowledge of these subjects. Sections include map care, comprehension of map symbols, military symbols, grid reference systems, and interpretation of aerial photographs. After the basics are covered, the second half moves to land navigation - varying terrains, elevations, day-night variations. Map and compass work is thoroughly explained. Finally, extreme scenarios - desert, mountain, jungle, arctic, and urban terrains - are all explored.
The Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. Its mission is to fight and win our Nation’ s wars by providing prompt, sustained land dominance across the full range of military operations and spectrum of conflict in support of combatant commanders.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781602397026 |
| ISBN 10 | 1602397023 |
| Title | U.S. Army Guide to Map Reading and Navigation |
| Author | Us Department Of The Army |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Skyhorse Publishing |
| Year published | 2009-08-13 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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