Map reading and land navigation - fm 3-25.26 us army field manual fm 21-26 (2001 civilian reference edition): unabridged manual on map use, orienteeri - us department of the army

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26, 2001 release (previously published as FM 21-26).

This is the latest public release edition of the US Army Map Reading and Land Navigation manual.

Contents include essential knowledge about general map use, orienteering, compass use, and navigating over multiple types of terrain.

Also includes topographic map structure and use, map legends and symbols, the military grid system and coordinates, measuring scale and distance, interpreting aerial photographs with maps, use of compasses of various types, interpreting map relief and elevation marks, map drawing, GPS, and orienteering methods and tips.

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26 (FM 21-26) - 2001 is professionally restored and presented from the original source with the highest degree of fidelity possible.

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