Terrain Features
A low point in the ground or a sinkhole. It could be described as an area of low ground surrounded by higher ground in all directions.
represented by closed contour lines that have tick marks pointing toward low ground
DEPRESSION
THE TASK NUMBER TO ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION IS?
071-COM-1012
WHAT IS THE FIRST PERFORMANCE STEP TO ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION?
Hold the map in a horizontal position.
WHAT IS THE MNEMONIC GIVEN FOR FILL?
FIREFIGHTER
A stretched-out groove in the land, usually formed by streams or rivers.
Contour lines forming either U-shaped or V-shaped.
VALLEY
SMCT IS THE ABBREVIATION FOR WHAT?
Soldier Manual of Common Tasks
IS A LENSATIC COMPASS USED TO ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION?
NO, AND WHY NOT?
WHAT IS THE MNEMONIC GIVEN FOR RIDGE?
RANCH
A dip or low point between two areas of higher ground.
It's contour lines are normally represented as an hourglass.
SADDLE
What is the task number used to Identify terrain features on a military map?
071-COM-1001
WHAT IS THE SECOND PERFORMANCE STEP TO ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION?
Match terrain features appearing on your map with terrain features physically observable on the ground.
WHAT IS THE MNEMONIC GIVEN FOR DEPRESSION?
DRESSING
Contour lines tend to be U-shaped or V-shaped. The closed end of the contour line points away from high ground.
RIDGE
WHAT IS THE TASK NUMBER FOR, HOW TO ORIENT A MAP?
071-COM-1005
WHAT IS THE MAIN PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVE ON ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION?
BEING ABLE TO DISTINGUISH PHYSICAL FEATURES ON THE GROUND AND YOUR MAP.
WHAT IS THE MNEMONIC GIVEN FOR HILL?
HIDDEN
This contour line extends the length of the filled area and has tick marks that point toward the lower ground.
FILL
WHAT IS THE FULL REFERENCE NUMBER FOR
ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION ?
STP 21-1-SMCT
WHAT IS THE THIRD PERFORMANCE STEP ON HOW TO ORIENT A MAP TO THE GROUND BY MAP-TERRAIN ASSOCIATION?
Align the map with the terrain features on the ground.
WHAT IS THE MNEMONIC GIVEN FOR SPUR?
SPILL