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NCO Board Map Reading and Land Navigation, TC 3-25.26 & FM 3-25.26 Part 7
This deck covers key concepts from TC 3-25.26 & FM 3-25.26 Part 7, focusing on GPS, map reading, terrain features, and navigation methods.
Para 9-6 | What does GPS Stand for?
Global Positioning System
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Definition
Para 9-6 | What does GPS Stand for?
Global Positioning System
Para 9-6 | What is GPS?
The GPS is a space-based, global, all-weather, continuously available, radio positioning navigation system
Para 9-6 | What is the benefit of using a GPS?
It is highly accurate in determining position location derived from signal triangulation from a satellite constellation system. It is capable of deter...
Para 10-1 | What are reference or start point for vertical measurement of elevation on a standard military map?
the datum plane or mean sea level
Para 10-1 | What is Elevation?
Elevation of a point on the earth’s surface is the vertical distance it is above or below mean sea level
Para 10-1 | What is Relief?
Relief is the representation (as depicted by the mapmaker) of the shapes of hills, valleys, streams, or terrain features on the earth's surface
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Para 9-6 | What does GPS Stand for? | Global Positioning System |
Para 9-6 | What is GPS? | The GPS is a space-based, global, all-weather, continuously available, radio positioning navigation system |
Para 9-6 | What is the benefit of using a GPS? | It is highly accurate in determining position location derived from signal triangulation from a satellite constellation system. It is capable of determining latitude, longitude, and altitude of the individual user |
Para 10-1 | What are reference or start point for vertical measurement of elevation on a standard military map? | the datum plane or mean sea level |
Para 10-1 | What is Elevation? | Elevation of a point on the earth’s surface is the vertical distance it is above or below mean sea level |
Para 10-1 | What is Relief? | Relief is the representation (as depicted by the mapmaker) of the shapes of hills, valleys, streams, or terrain features on the earth's surface |
Para 10-1 | What is the most common method of showing relief and elevation on a standard topographic map? | Contour lines are the most common method of showing relief and elevation on a standard topographic map |
Para 10-1 | What are Contour Lines and what do they represent on a Map? | A contour line represents an imaginary line on the ground, above or below sea level |
Para 10-1 | What are the three different types of Contour? | 1. Index 2. Intermediate 3. Supplementary |
Para 10-4 | What are the three different types of Slopes? | 1. Gentle 2. Steep 3. Concave 4. Convex |
Para 10-6 What are the Five Major Terrain Features? | 1. Hill 2. Saddle 3. Valley 4. Ridge 5. Depression |
Para 10-6 | What are the Three Minor Terrain Features? | 1. Draw 2. Cliff 3. Spur |
Para 10-6 | What are the Supplimentary Terrain Features? | 1. Cut 2. Fill |
Para 11-1 | What 1st Step to Navigation? | Orienting the Map |
Para 11-1 | When is a Map Orientated? | A map is oriented when it is in a horizontal position with its north and south corresponding to the north and south on the ground |
Para 11-1 | What are the different ways to Orient a Map? | 1. Using a Compass 2. Using Terrain Association 3. Using Field-Expedient Methods |
Para 11-14 | What does the Acronym OCOKA stand for? | 1. Observation and Fields of Fire 2. Cover and Concealment 3. Obstacles 4. Key Terrain 5. Avenues of Approach |
Para 11-6 | What are the Navigation Methods? | 1. Dead Reckoning 2. Moving by Terrain Association 3. Combination of Techniques |