Start Time Each Day 0800hrs

Finish time Day-1 is 2100hrs (night tracking)

Finish time Day-2 1600hrs (graduation) 

Shoot/MOVE/Communicate… Moving is a major part of all combat operations. Too often our warfighters have come to rely on GPS navigation. That’s fine, but a true master of Land Navigation will always rely of terrain association, and choosing the best route based on physical and tactical options. The Tactical Land Navigation course teaches the fundamentals of Map Reading, GPS use, Terrain Association, and Dead Reckoning. You will be introduced to various types of maps and how to read them. Training will also include how to plot and read points on a map, how to measure linear and non-linear distance, how to establish pace counts, compass use, dead reckoning, and terrain association. Training will be conducted in wooded areas and open terrain, both day and night.

Course will cover:

• Map Reading and Characteristics

• The MGRS Grid Coordinate System

• Protractor Use

• Point Plotting

• Measuring Map Distance

• Route Planning

• Pace Count

• Lensatic Compass Use

• Dead Reckoning

• Terrain Association

• GPS 

• Night Navigation

EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• CLEAR Eye protection

• Comfortable Clothing and Foot Gear (Climate Specific) 

• Small Day Pack 

• Lensatic Compass (CAMMENGA MODEL 3H TRITIUM LENSATIC COMPASS is strongly recommended)

• Method to Hydrate on the move

• White light flashlight or headlamp

• Food and Water for each day’s training

• Pace Beads or Pace Cords

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:

• GPS

• Clear Map Case

• Alcohol Markers

• Weatherproof Note Pad