May 29, 2025 • 23 mins
In this episode, we aren't going to just ask and answer a bunch of questions about TC 3-25.26. No, we are going to focus on questions that are at a difficulty level that every PV2 should be able to answer.
The episode is broken into 4 chapters:
The Pre-Test
The Lesson
The Re-Test
Repetition
Feel free to jump into the Pre-Test, and if you know everything, skip to the next difficulty level. If you want to know more about a question, stick around for the Lesson, where we will teach you what everything means. Then we'll re-evaluate at the Re-Test, and help you have it down consciously and sub-consciously in the Repetition chapter.
The questions we are going over are:
What is the textbook definition of a map?
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps?
What is intersection, and what is it used for?
What is resection, and what is it used for?
What is modified resection, and what is it used for?
What are the three major parts of the Lensatic Compass?
What are the two primary techniques for using the Lensatic Compass?
What are the Five Major Terrain Features?
How many mils are in a compass?
What is a graphic (bar) scale, and what is it used for?
What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
What shape do the contour lines of a ridge make on a map?
What should you do with military maps in the event you are captured?
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(00:00):
Welcome to the Board Questions Podcast, where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about land navigation
that every E2 Private Second Class and above should know
shortly after arriving at their first unit.
Each of these episodes will start with a pretest chapter,
(00:22):
and if you confidently answer every question, move on to the
next most difficult episode and test yourself there.
If you didn't stick around and start the lesson chapter where
we will teach you each of the answers in the lesson phase,
then the retest chapter will give you a chance to try again.
If you want to solidify your answer subconsciously, the
(00:43):
repetition chapter will repeat the questions and answers, and
you can solidify what you've just learned by repeating them
out loud. Let's get started with the
pretest, the pretest chapter. Question One What is the
textbook definition of a map? A graphic representation of a
(01:03):
portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from
above. Question 2 What is the rule of
thumb for reading maps right andup?
Question three. What is intersection and what is
it used for? Intersection is the location of
(01:24):
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
3, known positions on the groundand then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
areas. Question 4.
What is resection and what is itused for?
(01:47):
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
Question 5. What is modified resection and
what is it used for? Modified resection is the method
of locating one's position on the map when the person is
(02:08):
located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road,
canal, or stream. Question 6 What are the three
major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base and lens. Question 7 What are the two
primary techniques for using thelensatic compass?
(02:31):
Centerfold encompass to cheek. Question 8 What are the five
major terrain features? Hill Saddle Valley Ridge
Depression Question 9 How many mills are in a compass 6400
(02:53):
Question 10 What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used
for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. Question 11.
What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
(03:15):
Concentric circles. Question 12.
What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing downhill.Question 13.
What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing uphill. Question 14 What should you do
(03:41):
with military maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
The lesson chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode
where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
(04:02):
We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you, the soldier Question one.
What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
drawn to scale. As seen from above, there are
(04:22):
four major elements. You need to remember what shape
it is, what it shows, is it accurate, and where am I looking
from first, What shape is it? It's a graphic representation, a
picture, a 2D image. Second, what does it show?
The earth? Not the whole earth, just a
(04:45):
portion of it. Third, is it accurate?
If it isn't drawn to scale then it won't be.
We have to make sure some buildings aren't accidentally
too big OT too small, especiallyif they are landmarks. 4th where
am I looking from? If I am looking at the earth
while standing on the earth, then the map doesn't help at
(05:06):
all. I can already do that.
What I need is to see the earth from above.
That's why the map is helpful. A graphic of a portion of the
earth drawn to scale from above.Question 2.
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and up?
(05:30):
The rule of thumb for reading maps is right and up.
Meaning you read grid coordinates from West to east,
right then from South to north up.
This consistent method is vital for accuracy in plotting and
locating positions. A useful way to recall this is
with the phrase you go right before you rise.
(05:50):
Question three What is intersection and what is it used
for? Intersection is the location of
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
3 known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
(06:12):
areas. Intersection is a field
expedient method for determiningthe location of an unknown
point, like an enemy position ora natural hazard by citing it
from two or more known locations.
With intersection, you need two people working together at
different points. Intersect means working
together. From each known point.
(06:33):
The observer takes an azimuth direction to the unknown point
and plots it on a map. The lines from the known points
will intersect at the unknown points location.
This method is used extensively in reconnaissance and fire
support missions to call for indirect fire or report enemy
activity. For the most accurate results,
(06:53):
three known points are preferred.
Think of it like a game of connect the dots, where the dots
are your positions and the unknown point is the target
you're triangulating. To help remember this, think of
intersect as lines intersecting to find the target's exact
location. Question 4.
What is resection and what is itused for?
(07:15):
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
Resection is the method used to determine your own location on a
map by identifying and shooting azimuths to at least two known
points that are visible both on the ground and on the map.
Where the back azimuths from those points intersect is your
(07:37):
position. This is commonly used when GPS
is unavailable and terrain association is limited.
Think of resection as returning to security.
You're figuring out where you are by looking at familiar
landmarks. Question 5 What is modified
resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
(08:00):
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
Modified resection is similar toresection, but used when you're
on a linear feature like a road,canal, or ridgeline.
By taking a back azimuth from a single visible point and
plotting it, you can find where you are along that line.
(08:22):
This is especially helpful when time is limited or only one
identifiable landmark is available to remember it.
Think modified equals minimal input since it uses just one
point plus a known line. Question 6.
What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base, and lens. The lensatic compass consists of
(08:46):
three main components, the cover, the base, and the lens.
The cover protects the compass and contains the siding wire.
The base holds the floating dialand scales.
The lens allows you to read the dial while aiming.
Together they enable both rough and precise direction finding.
Use the acronym CBL Cover Base Lens to remember the parts.
(09:11):
Question 7. What are the two primary
techniques for using the lensatic compass?
Centerfold encompass the cheek. The two primary techniques are
the center hold and compass to cheek methods.
The center hold is faster and used when speed is critical,
while compass to cheek is more accurate and typically used for
targeting. To remember.
(09:34):
Center for speed, cheek for precision.
Question 8. What are the five major terrain
features? Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge,
depression. Question 9.
How many mills are in a compass 6400?
There are 6400 mills in a military compass, providing fine
(09:57):
resolution for accurate azimuths.
Unlike degrees, 360 mills allow for greater precision in
artillery and navigation. To remember, a circle has 360°,
but a military mind divides it more precisely into 6400 mills.
Question 10. What is a graphic bar scale and
(10:21):
what is it used for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. A graphic scale is a visual
ruler printed on a map that helps convert distances on the
map to real world ground distances.
It remains accurate even if the map is resized.
(10:42):
Think of it as your map's built in ruler.
Question 11 What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on
a map? Concentric circles.
The contour lines of a hill formconcentric circles indicating
elevation increasing toward the center.
A good way to visualize this is like ripples in a pond in
(11:03):
reverse. The closer the lines, the
steeper the slope toward the peak.
Question 12 What shape do the contour lines of a valley make
on a map? U or V shapes pointing downhill
A Valley's contour lines form U or V shapes pointing downhill,
showing water or terrain flow toremember V points toward the
(11:26):
valleys vanishing direction downhill.
Question 13 What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on
a map? U or V shapes pointing uphill.
Ridges also form U or V shapes but they point uphill opposite
of valleys. A useful tip is Ridge lines rise
(11:47):
so versus point up. Question 14 What should you do
with military maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
If captured, destroy your maps because they are classified and
could endanger missions if discovered by the enemy.
Burn them or tear them into small pieces and scatter them.
(12:09):
A memory phrase. Better ashes than adversaries
with Intel. The Retest Chapter Now that we
have learned each topic, let's go over our answers in this
retest chapter to make sure you got it.
Question One What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
(12:30):
drawn to scale as seen from above.
Question 2 What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and
up? Question three What is
intersection and what is it usedfor?
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively
occupying at least 2, preferably3, known positions on the ground
(12:54):
and then map sighting on the unknown location.
It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects
such as enemy targets and dangerareas.
Question 4. What is resection and what is it
used for? Resection is the method of
locating one's position on a mapby determining the grid azimuth
(13:14):
to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed
on the map. Question 5.
What is modified resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
(13:35):
Question 6 What are the three major parts of the lensatic
compass? The cover, base, and lens.
Question 7 What are the two primary techniques for using the
lensatic compass? Centerfold encompass the cheek.
Question 8 What are the five major terrain features?
(13:58):
Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge, depression.
Question 9. How many mills are in a compass
6400? Question 10.
What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used for?
A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used
(14:20):
to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.
Question 11. What shape do the contour lines
of a hill make on a map? Concentric circles.
Question 12 What shape do the contour lines of a valley make
on a map U or V shapes pointing downhill.
(14:42):
Question 13 What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on
a map U or V shapes pointing uphill?
Question 14. What should you do with military
maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
The repetition chapter. If it took you a second to
(15:03):
answer those questions, would recommend staying around for a
rapid fire for the repetition chapter.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. What is the textbook definition
of a map? A graphic representation of a
portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from
above. What is the rule of thumb for
(15:25):
reading maps right and up? What is intersection and what is
it used for? Intersection is the location of
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
3, known positions on the groundand then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
(15:48):
areas. What is resection and what is it
used for? Resection is the method of
locating one's position on a mapby determining the grid azimuth
to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed
on the map. What is modified resection and
what is it used for? Modified resection is the method
of locating one's position on the map when the person is
(16:10):
located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road,
canal, or stream. What are the three major parts
of the lensatic compass? The cover, base, and lens.
What are the two primary techniques for using the
lensatic compass? Centerfold and compass to cheat.
What are the five major terrain features?
(16:32):
Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge, depression.
How many mills are in a compass 6400?
What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used for?
A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used
to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.
(16:53):
What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
Concentric Circles. What shape do the contour lines
of a valley make on a map? U or V shapes pointing downhill.
What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing uphill. What should you do with military
(17:14):
maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
drawn to scale as seen from above.
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and up?
What is intersection and what isit used for?
(17:37):
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively
occupying at least 2, preferably3, known positions on the ground
and then map sighting on the unknown location.
It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects
such as enemy targets and dangerareas.
What is resection and what is itused for?
(17:58):
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
What is modified resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
(18:21):
What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base and lens What are the two primary techniques
for using the lensatic compass? Centerfold and compass to cheat.
What are the five major terrain features?
Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge, depression?
(18:42):
How many mills are in a compass 6400?
What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used for?
A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used
to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.
What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
(19:03):
Concentric circles. What shape do the contour lines
of a valley make on a map? U or V shapes pointing downhill.
What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing uphill. What should you do with military
maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
(19:26):
What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
drawn to scale as seen from above.
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and up?
What is intersection and what isit used for?
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively
(19:46):
occupying at least 2, preferably3, known positions on the ground
and then map sighting on the unknown location.
It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects
such as enemy targets and dangerareas.
What is resection and what is itused for?
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
(20:07):
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
What is modified resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
(20:27):
What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base, and lens. What are the two primary
techniques for using the lensatic compass?
Centerfold and compass to cheek.What are the five major terrain
features? Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge
depression. How many mills are in a compass
(20:50):
6400? What is a graphic bar scale and
what is it used for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. What shape do the contour lines
of a hill make on a map? Concentric Circles.
(21:11):
What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing downhill.What shape do the contour lines
of a Ridge make on a map? U or V shapes pointing uphill.
What should you do with militarymaps in the event you are
captured? Destroy them.
They are classified. What is the textbook definition
(21:33):
of a map? A graphic representation of a
portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from
above. What is the rule of thumb for
reading maps right and up? What is intersection and what is
it used for? Intersection is the location of
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
(21:54):
3, known positions on the groundand then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
areas. What is resection and what is it
used for? Resection is the method of
locating one's position on a mapby determining the grid azimuth
(22:14):
to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed
on the map. What is modified resection and
what is it used for? Modified resection is the method
of locating one's position on the map when the person is
located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road,
canal, or stream. What are the three major parts
(22:34):
of the lensatic compass? The cover, base and lens What
are the two primary techniques for using the lensatic compass?
Centerfold and compass to cheat.What are the five major terrain
features? Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge,
depression? How many mills are in a compass
(22:56):
6400? What is a graphic bar scale and
what is it used for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. What shape do the contour lines
of a hill make on a map? Concentric circles.
(23:16):
What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing downhill.What shape do the contour lines
of a Ridge make on a map? U or V shapes pointing uphill.
What should you do with militarymaps in the event you are
captured? Destroy them.
They are classified. That's it for today's episode.
(23:39):
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buddies can study and strengthenyour unit.
Welcome to the Board Questions Podcast, where you can study for
your promotion or Soldier of theMonth board while driving,
commuting, or playing video games.
Today we will be focusing on questions about land navigation
that every E2 Private Second Class and above should know
shortly after arriving at their first unit.
Each of these episodes will start with a pretest chapter,
(00:22):
and if you confidently answer every question, move on to the
next most difficult episode and test yourself there.
If you didn't stick around and start the lesson chapter where
we will teach you each of the answers in the lesson phase,
then the retest chapter will give you a chance to try again.
If you want to solidify your answer subconsciously, the
(00:43):
repetition chapter will repeat the questions and answers, and
you can solidify what you've just learned by repeating them
out loud. Let's get started with the
pretest, the pretest chapter. Question One What is the
textbook definition of a map? A graphic representation of a
(01:03):
portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from
above. Question 2 What is the rule of
thumb for reading maps right andup?
Question three. What is intersection and what is
it used for? Intersection is the location of
(01:24):
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
3, known positions on the groundand then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
areas. Question 4.
What is resection and what is itused for?
(01:47):
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
Question 5. What is modified resection and
what is it used for? Modified resection is the method
of locating one's position on the map when the person is
(02:08):
located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road,
canal, or stream. Question 6 What are the three
major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base and lens. Question 7 What are the two
primary techniques for using thelensatic compass?
(02:31):
Centerfold encompass to cheek. Question 8 What are the five
major terrain features? Hill Saddle Valley Ridge
Depression Question 9 How many mills are in a compass 6400
(02:53):
Question 10 What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used
for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. Question 11.
What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
(03:15):
Concentric circles. Question 12.
What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing downhill.Question 13.
What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing uphill. Question 14 What should you do
(03:41):
with military maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
The lesson chapter If you feel confident in your answers in the
pretest, skip this episode and move on to the next episode
where the questions will be a little harder.
If you want to learn more, let'sdive into the lesson chapter.
(04:02):
We will ask the question again, give you the answer, and then
explain why that is the correct answer and what it actually
means for you, the soldier Question one.
What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
drawn to scale. As seen from above, there are
(04:22):
four major elements. You need to remember what shape
it is, what it shows, is it accurate, and where am I looking
from first, What shape is it? It's a graphic representation, a
picture, a 2D image. Second, what does it show?
The earth? Not the whole earth, just a
(04:45):
portion of it. Third, is it accurate?
If it isn't drawn to scale then it won't be.
We have to make sure some buildings aren't accidentally
too big OT too small, especiallyif they are landmarks. 4th where
am I looking from? If I am looking at the earth
while standing on the earth, then the map doesn't help at
(05:06):
all. I can already do that.
What I need is to see the earth from above.
That's why the map is helpful. A graphic of a portion of the
earth drawn to scale from above.Question 2.
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and up?
(05:30):
The rule of thumb for reading maps is right and up.
Meaning you read grid coordinates from West to east,
right then from South to north up.
This consistent method is vital for accuracy in plotting and
locating positions. A useful way to recall this is
with the phrase you go right before you rise.
(05:50):
Question three What is intersection and what is it used
for? Intersection is the location of
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
3 known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
(06:12):
areas. Intersection is a field
expedient method for determiningthe location of an unknown
point, like an enemy position ora natural hazard by citing it
from two or more known locations.
With intersection, you need two people working together at
different points. Intersect means working
together. From each known point.
(06:33):
The observer takes an azimuth direction to the unknown point
and plots it on a map. The lines from the known points
will intersect at the unknown points location.
This method is used extensively in reconnaissance and fire
support missions to call for indirect fire or report enemy
activity. For the most accurate results,
(06:53):
three known points are preferred.
Think of it like a game of connect the dots, where the dots
are your positions and the unknown point is the target
you're triangulating. To help remember this, think of
intersect as lines intersecting to find the target's exact
location. Question 4.
What is resection and what is itused for?
(07:15):
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
Resection is the method used to determine your own location on a
map by identifying and shooting azimuths to at least two known
points that are visible both on the ground and on the map.
Where the back azimuths from those points intersect is your
(07:37):
position. This is commonly used when GPS
is unavailable and terrain association is limited.
Think of resection as returning to security.
You're figuring out where you are by looking at familiar
landmarks. Question 5 What is modified
resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
(08:00):
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
Modified resection is similar toresection, but used when you're
on a linear feature like a road,canal, or ridgeline.
By taking a back azimuth from a single visible point and
plotting it, you can find where you are along that line.
(08:22):
This is especially helpful when time is limited or only one
identifiable landmark is available to remember it.
Think modified equals minimal input since it uses just one
point plus a known line. Question 6.
What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base, and lens. The lensatic compass consists of
(08:46):
three main components, the cover, the base, and the lens.
The cover protects the compass and contains the siding wire.
The base holds the floating dialand scales.
The lens allows you to read the dial while aiming.
Together they enable both rough and precise direction finding.
Use the acronym CBL Cover Base Lens to remember the parts.
(09:11):
Question 7. What are the two primary
techniques for using the lensatic compass?
Centerfold encompass the cheek. The two primary techniques are
the center hold and compass to cheek methods.
The center hold is faster and used when speed is critical,
while compass to cheek is more accurate and typically used for
targeting. To remember.
(09:34):
Center for speed, cheek for precision.
Question 8. What are the five major terrain
features? Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge,
depression. Question 9.
How many mills are in a compass 6400?
There are 6400 mills in a military compass, providing fine
(09:57):
resolution for accurate azimuths.
Unlike degrees, 360 mills allow for greater precision in
artillery and navigation. To remember, a circle has 360°,
but a military mind divides it more precisely into 6400 mills.
Question 10. What is a graphic bar scale and
(10:21):
what is it used for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. A graphic scale is a visual
ruler printed on a map that helps convert distances on the
map to real world ground distances.
It remains accurate even if the map is resized.
(10:42):
Think of it as your map's built in ruler.
Question 11 What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on
a map? Concentric circles.
The contour lines of a hill formconcentric circles indicating
elevation increasing toward the center.
A good way to visualize this is like ripples in a pond in
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reverse. The closer the lines, the
steeper the slope toward the peak.
Question 12 What shape do the contour lines of a valley make
on a map? U or V shapes pointing downhill
A Valley's contour lines form U or V shapes pointing downhill,
showing water or terrain flow toremember V points toward the
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valleys vanishing direction downhill.
Question 13 What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on
a map? U or V shapes pointing uphill.
Ridges also form U or V shapes but they point uphill opposite
of valleys. A useful tip is Ridge lines rise
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so versus point up. Question 14 What should you do
with military maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
If captured, destroy your maps because they are classified and
could endanger missions if discovered by the enemy.
Burn them or tear them into small pieces and scatter them.
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A memory phrase. Better ashes than adversaries
with Intel. The Retest Chapter Now that we
have learned each topic, let's go over our answers in this
retest chapter to make sure you got it.
Question One What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
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drawn to scale as seen from above.
Question 2 What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and
up? Question three What is
intersection and what is it usedfor?
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively
occupying at least 2, preferably3, known positions on the ground
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and then map sighting on the unknown location.
It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects
such as enemy targets and dangerareas.
Question 4. What is resection and what is it
used for? Resection is the method of
locating one's position on a mapby determining the grid azimuth
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to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed
on the map. Question 5.
What is modified resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
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Question 6 What are the three major parts of the lensatic
compass? The cover, base, and lens.
Question 7 What are the two primary techniques for using the
lensatic compass? Centerfold encompass the cheek.
Question 8 What are the five major terrain features?
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Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge, depression.
Question 9. How many mills are in a compass
6400? Question 10.
What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used for?
A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used
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to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.
Question 11. What shape do the contour lines
of a hill make on a map? Concentric circles.
Question 12 What shape do the contour lines of a valley make
on a map U or V shapes pointing downhill.
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Question 13 What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on
a map U or V shapes pointing uphill?
Question 14. What should you do with military
maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
The repetition chapter. If it took you a second to
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answer those questions, would recommend staying around for a
rapid fire for the repetition chapter.
Feel free to move on to the nextdifficulty anytime you feel like
you have this down. What is the textbook definition
of a map? A graphic representation of a
portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from
above. What is the rule of thumb for
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reading maps right and up? What is intersection and what is
it used for? Intersection is the location of
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
3, known positions on the groundand then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
(15:48):
areas. What is resection and what is it
used for? Resection is the method of
locating one's position on a mapby determining the grid azimuth
to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed
on the map. What is modified resection and
what is it used for? Modified resection is the method
of locating one's position on the map when the person is
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located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road,
canal, or stream. What are the three major parts
of the lensatic compass? The cover, base, and lens.
What are the two primary techniques for using the
lensatic compass? Centerfold and compass to cheat.
What are the five major terrain features?
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Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge, depression.
How many mills are in a compass 6400?
What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used for?
A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used
to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.
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What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
Concentric Circles. What shape do the contour lines
of a valley make on a map? U or V shapes pointing downhill.
What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing uphill. What should you do with military
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maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
drawn to scale as seen from above.
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and up?
What is intersection and what isit used for?
(17:37):
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively
occupying at least 2, preferably3, known positions on the ground
and then map sighting on the unknown location.
It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects
such as enemy targets and dangerareas.
What is resection and what is itused for?
(17:58):
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
What is modified resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
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What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base and lens What are the two primary techniques
for using the lensatic compass? Centerfold and compass to cheat.
What are the five major terrain features?
Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge, depression?
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How many mills are in a compass 6400?
What is a graphic bar scale and what is it used for?
A graphic scale is a ruler printed on the map that is used
to convert distances on the map to actual ground distances.
What shape do the contour lines of a hill make on a map?
(19:03):
Concentric circles. What shape do the contour lines
of a valley make on a map? U or V shapes pointing downhill.
What shape do the contour lines of a Ridge make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing uphill. What should you do with military
maps in the event you are captured?
Destroy them. They are classified.
(19:26):
What is the textbook definition of a map?
A graphic representation of a portion of the Earth's surface
drawn to scale as seen from above.
What is the rule of thumb for reading maps right and up?
What is intersection and what isit used for?
Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively
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occupying at least 2, preferably3, known positions on the ground
and then map sighting on the unknown location.
It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects
such as enemy targets and dangerareas.
What is resection and what is itused for?
Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map
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by determining the grid azimuth to at least two well defined
locations that can be pinpointedon the map.
What is modified resection and what is it used for?
Modified resection is the methodof locating one's position on
the map when the person is located on a linear feature on
the ground, such as a road, canal, or stream.
(20:27):
What are the three major parts of the lensatic compass?
The cover, base, and lens. What are the two primary
techniques for using the lensatic compass?
Centerfold and compass to cheek.What are the five major terrain
features? Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge
depression. How many mills are in a compass
(20:50):
6400? What is a graphic bar scale and
what is it used for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. What shape do the contour lines
of a hill make on a map? Concentric Circles.
(21:11):
What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing downhill.What shape do the contour lines
of a Ridge make on a map? U or V shapes pointing uphill.
What should you do with militarymaps in the event you are
captured? Destroy them.
They are classified. What is the textbook definition
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of a map? A graphic representation of a
portion of the Earth's surface drawn to scale as seen from
above. What is the rule of thumb for
reading maps right and up? What is intersection and what is
it used for? Intersection is the location of
an unknown point by successivelyoccupying at least 2, preferably
(21:54):
3, known positions on the groundand then map sighting on the
unknown location. It is used to locate distant or
inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger
areas. What is resection and what is it
used for? Resection is the method of
locating one's position on a mapby determining the grid azimuth
(22:14):
to at least two well defined locations that can be pinpointed
on the map. What is modified resection and
what is it used for? Modified resection is the method
of locating one's position on the map when the person is
located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a road,
canal, or stream. What are the three major parts
(22:34):
of the lensatic compass? The cover, base and lens What
are the two primary techniques for using the lensatic compass?
Centerfold and compass to cheat.What are the five major terrain
features? Hill, saddle, valley, Ridge,
depression? How many mills are in a compass
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6400? What is a graphic bar scale and
what is it used for? A graphic scale is a ruler
printed on the map that is used to convert distances on the map
to actual ground distances. What shape do the contour lines
of a hill make on a map? Concentric circles.
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What shape do the contour lines of a valley make on a map?
U or V shapes pointing downhill.What shape do the contour lines
of a Ridge make on a map? U or V shapes pointing uphill.
What should you do with militarymaps in the event you are
captured? Destroy them.
They are classified. That's it for today's episode.
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