Introduction/GCK
What is a compass?
A direction finding tool
The magnetized part is called what
Neelde
This part is used to see the compass while taking a bearing
Sighting Mirror
This free spinning what points north
Needle
In the video, what object is used as an example Earth
A grapefruit
A compass should be used with what for proper navigation
A map
In which direction does the magnetic field act
North/South
This part is a clear plate
Compass Base Plate
Where does the lanyard NOT connect to
The neck
You do not need to reset your magnetic declination until what
You move to a new location (with a new declination)
Compasses are heavily used on these Cadet exercises
FTX
How many magnetic poles does the Earth have?
2
The scales on a compass are referred to by this name
Romers
What is the name for the 2 degree segments on the Compass Dial
Dial Graduations
Most maps will feature what (usually near the bottom)
A magnetic Declination Diagram
180 Sqn was formed when (Date, month, year)
October 30, 1942
By how much and in what direction is the magnetic north pole moving each year
55km, North-Nowthwest
These black lines correspond with map eastings
Compass Meridian Lines
This part rotates the Declination Adjusting Screw
Screwdriver
Before relying completely on the magnetic declination diagram, you should do what?
Check the date the map was last updated
After the command
Squad Move to the right in threes, left - turn
which way did the flight turn, and which way are they facing
They did a left turn, and are facing to the right relative to the advance
What will happen to compasses the further north you go and why?
They will behave erratically due to the earth's magnetic lines of force changing direction
This part attaches the compass to the user's wrist
Adjustable Wrist Lock
This point is where a bearing is measured from
Luminous Index Point
Daily Double
Up to date magnetic Declination information is necessary because of what 2 reasons