This will be an introduction to navigating with a compass, protractor and map. This was a significant portion of the Warfighter Challenge, and the goal is to get individuals comfortable with navigating using only a compass and protractor.
There will be a refresher and basic introduction beforehand.
Location and TimeSaturday April 30th Starting at 14:00.
Google Maps coordinates 39.3669785, -105.2461592
Required Equipment -Lensatic or orienting style compass
-1:25 Map Protractor
-Map Pens
-Map Will be provided
Highly recommend studying beforehand, and below are the resources I used prior to the WFC.
https://www.maptools.com/tutorials/mgrs/quick_guidehttps://randallsadventure.com/sites/default/files/rat-sar-land-nav.pdfNow if you show up totally green and don’t know how to read coordinates or find points on a map can you still succeed?
Maybe, but it’ll be easier if you have a basic understanding of the concepts.
If you would like to attend please RSVP beforehand so we can have a map for you.
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Let me know if you would like to attend or have any questions.