Identifying Compass Parts
The point on a compass 90 degrees clockwise from south.
West.
How many paces do two steps make?
One pace.
All maps are drawn...
to scale.
To orient a map using a compass, what should you do first?
Set the current declination on the compass.
A magnetic bearing is a quick method for determining what?
The direction of travel.
How many cardinal points are there on a standard compass?
There are 4 cardinal points, north, east, south, and west.
The average adult will pace approximately how many paces in 100 meters?
About 60-70 paces
There are two ways to determine distance on a topographical map. They are?
1. Point to Point
2. Along a Route
The initial compass dial should read ___ mils and ___ degrees north.
Zero Mils
Zero Degrees North
One step in determining the magnetic bearing of a prominent object is to hold the compass at _______, at _______, and ___ the prominent object
Eye Level
Arms Length
Facing
The point on a compass 45 degrees counter-clockwise from southeast.
East
What effect will waking up a hill have on your paces?
Your paces will shorten.
When measuring point to point, where should the straight edge of a piece paper be placed.
Against the two points.
Point the mirror in which direction?
North
The magnetic bearing of the prominent object is read at the...
Luminous Index Pointer
How many intermediate points are there on a standard compass.
There are 8 intermediate points.
Walking through mud, thick bush and tall vegetation are examples of what factor affecting pace?
Topography
Measuring along a route helps cadets find the distance between A and B around what change in the trail, path, or road?
A curve.
Align one side of the base plate with...
An easting line.
The first step in determining the magnetic bearing on a map.
Set the predetermined declination on the compass.
What point is 112.5 degrees clockwise from north.
East-southeast.
Factors that affect pace include, topography, slopes, fatigue, weather and...
Equipment
What is the final step to measuring the distance between two points using the along route method?
Adding the number of thousands where the B mark is, plus the number of subdivided thousands where
the A mark is to the left of the zero, will determine the total distance.
Turn the map and compass together until the red end of the magnetic needle is over...
The orienting arrow.
The line connecting points A and B on the map.
Plotting Line