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Training Objective 1

TASK: Locate a point on the map using the Military Grid Reference system. (Task #071-329-1002)

CONDITIONS: In a classroom or in the field, given a standard 1:50,000 topographic map and protector coordinate scale.

STANDARDS: With the coordinate scale, determine the eight-digit coordinates of a point to within 50 meters in two (2) minutes.

Training Objective 2

TASK: Measure straight line and road distance on a map. (Task #071-329-1008)

CONDITIONS: In a classroom or in the files, given a standard 1:50,000 topographic map and a strip of paper with a straight edge.

STANDARDS: 

a. Within 3 minutes measure the straight line distance between tow (2) points in meters to within 200 meters.

b. Within 5 minutes measure the road distance between two (2) points in meters to within 200 meters.

Training Objective 3

TASK: Compute the back azimuth in an azimuth. (Task #071-329-1010)

CONDITIONS: In a classroom or in the field, given:

a. Azimuth A, which will be between 0 degrees and 180 degrees.

b. Azimuth B, which will be between 181 degrees and 360 degrees.

STANDARDS: Compute the back azimuth without error.

NOTE: Compute the back azimuth of Azimuth A by adding 180 degrees to Azimuth B. Compute the back azimuth of Azimuth B by subtracting 180 degrees from Azimuth B.

Training Objective 4

TASK: Determine the elevation of a point on a map. (Task #071-329-1004)

CONDITIONS: In a classroom or in the field, given a standard 1:50,000 topographic map.

STANDARDS: Within one (1) minute, determine the elevation of a point to within one half contour intervals.

Training Objective 5

TASK: Identify terrain features (natural and man made) found on topographic maps. (Task #071-329-1001)

CONDITIONS: In a classroom or in the field, given a standard 1:50,000 topographic map.

STANDARDS: Identify each terrain feature marked on the map (hilltop, ridge, valley, saddle and depression) and the color used to identify a class feature )black, blue, green, brown and red) without error.

Training Objective 6

TASK: Orient a map using a compass. (Task #071-329-1011)

CONDITIONS: In a classroom or in the field, given a standard 1:50,000 topographic map and a compass.

STANDARDS: The map must be oriented within 3 degrees.

Training Objective 7

TASK: Navigate from one point on the ground to another using a lensatic compass. (Task #071-329-1006)

CONDITIONS: In a field location of moderately difficult terrain during daylight.

a. Over a compass course of approximately one (1) kilometer in length.

b. Given a lensatic compass, a starting point, an azimuth, and distance to travel.

STANDARDS: Navigate the course within the time provided by the compass course instructor.

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