Accounting /NCO Board Map Reading and Land Navigation, TC 3-25.26 & FM 3-25.26 Part 1
NCO Board Map Reading and Land Navigation, TC 3-25.26 & FM 3-25.26 Part 1
This deck covers key concepts from TC 3-25.26 & FM 3-25.26, focusing on map reading and land navigation, including definitions, map types, and procedures.
What Publication Covers Map Reading and Land Navigation?
TC 3-25.26; 15 Nov 2013
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What Publication Covers Map Reading and Land Navigation?
TC 3-25.26; 15 Nov 2013
What does TC 3-25.26 Cover?
Map Reading Land Navigation
Para 2-0 What is the definition of Cartography?
the art and science of expressing the known physical features of the earth graphically by maps and charts
Para 2-1 What is the definition of a map?
a graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above
Para 2-2 What does a map provide?
information on the existence, the location of, and the distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel and communicati...
Para 2-3 Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit?
The G2/S2 section
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Term | Definition |
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What Publication Covers Map Reading and Land Navigation? | TC 3-25.26; 15 Nov 2013 |
What does TC 3-25.26 Cover? | Map Reading Land Navigation |
Para 2-0 What is the definition of Cartography? | the art and science of expressing the known physical features of the earth graphically by maps and charts |
Para 2-1 What is the definition of a map? | a graphic representation of a portion of the earth’s surface drawn to scale, as seen from above |
Para 2-2 What does a map provide? | information on the existence, the location of, and the distance between ground features, such as populated places and routes of travel and communication; It also indicates variations in terrain, heights of natural features, and the extent of vegetation cover |
Para 2-3 Who is responsible for securing maps for the unit? | The G2/S2 section |
Para 2-4 What should you do with a map that is in danger of being captured? | Destroy it |
Para 2-4 Why should you destroy a map that is in danger of being captured? | Because it could contain troop movements or positions of friendly soldiers |
Para 2-6 How many different sizes of maps are there? | three |
Para 2-6 What are the different map sizes? | 1. Small; Those maps with scales of 1:1,000,000 2. Medium; Those maps with scales larger than 1:1,000,000 but smaller than 1:75,000 3. Large; Those maps with scales of 1:75,000 and larger |
Para 2-6 How many different types of maps are there? | Eight |
Para 2-6 What are the Different Types of Maps? | 1. Planimetric Map 2. Topographic Map 3. Photomap 4. Joint Operations Graphics 5. Photomosaic 6. Terrain Model 7. Military City Map 8. Special Maps |
Para 2-6 What is a Planimetric Map? | map that presents only the horizontal positions for the features represented |
Para 2-6 What is a Topographic Map? | a map that portrays terrain features in a measurable way (usually through use of contour lines), as well as the horizontal positions of the features represented |
Para 2-6 What is a Photomap? | a reproduction of an aerial photograph upon which grid lines, marginal data, place names, route numbers, important elevations, boundaries, and approximate scale and direction have been added |
Para 2-6 What is a Joint Operations Graphics? | maps based on the format of standard 1:250,000 medium-scale military topographic maps, but they contain additional information needed in joint air-ground operations |
Para 2-6 What is a Photomosaic? | an assembly of aerial photographs that is commonly called a mosaic in topographic usage |
Para 2-6 What is a Terrain Model? | a scale model of the terrain showing features, and in large-scale models showing industrial and cultural shapes |
Para 2-6 What is a Military City Map? | a topographic map (usually at 1:12,550 scale, sometimes up to 1:5,000), showing the details of a city |
Para 2-6 What is are Special Maps? | These are maps for special purposes, such as trafficability, communications, and assault maps |
Para 2-7 What should you use if Military Maps are not available? | Substitute maps |
Para 2-7 What can Substitute maps range from? | substitute maps can range from foreign military or commercial maps to field sketches |
Para 2-7 How many types of Substitute maps are there? | Seven |
Para 2-7 What are the Seven different types of Substitute Maps? | 1. Foreign Maps 2. Atlases 3. Geographic Maps 4. Tourist Road Maps 5. City/Utility Maps 6. Field Sketches 7. Aerial Photographs |
Para 2-7 | What are Foreign Maps? | maps that have been compiled by nations other than our own. When these must be used, the marginal information and grids are changed to conform to our standards if time permits |