{"product_id":"us-army-map-reading-and-land-navigation-handbook","title":"U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a soldier  knowing where you are is a matter of life and death  and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete  clear  and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps  whether photographic  planimetric (standard-style) or topographic  then progresses to discuss the use of those maps  discussing compass techniques  celestial navigation  and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps  with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain  as well as determining the ease of movement through an area.  Chapters include:  Training Strategy - Maps -Marginal Information and Symbols - Grids - Scale and Distance -Direction - Overlays - Aerial Photographs - Navigation Equipment and Methods - Elevation and Relief - Terrain Association - Mounted Land Navigation - Navigation in Different Types of Terrain - Unit Sustainment  There is also information on field sketching  the tricky art of map folding  units of measure and conversion factors  map symbols  orienteering  and the global positioning system (GPS). For the adult outdoorsman venturing into the wild  the Boy Scout  or the serious military buff  the Armys guide to map reading and navigation is an indispensable must.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44964137697333,"sku":"ByrdShop_1592283829","price":38.03,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781592283828.jpg?v=1770450561","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/us-army-map-reading-and-land-navigation-handbook","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}