Land Navigation: Mastering Maps, Compass, and GPS Level 1 - 3 Day Land Navigation: Mastering Maps, Compass, and GPS Level 1 - 3 Day

Land Navigation: Mastering Maps, Compass, and GPS Level 1 - 3 Day

$330.00
$330.00
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Learn to Navigate Anywhere with Confidence
Prepare to navigate the wilderness with precision and skill. This course provides a comprehensive foundation in map reading, compass use, and GPS technology, ensuring you can find your way safely in any environment. Land Navigation is the cornerstone for outdoor enthusiasts, search and rescue personnel, and anyone who values preparedness.

What You’ll Learn
This in-depth course focuses on the fundamentals and advanced techniques of land navigation:

  • Understanding Maps :
    • Learn about different types of maps and their applications.
    • Interpret map color schemes, symbols, and features.
    • Use map scales for straight and curved line distance measurements.
    • Navigate with gridline reference systems, tailored for various needs like SAR, military, or public use.
    • Source the best free and paid topography maps.
  • Mastering Compass Use :
    • Choose the right compass for your specific needs.
    • Learn how to read and use a compass with maps to measure angles, distances, and more.
    • Demystify declination and understand "true," "magnetic," and "grid" Norths.
  • Field Training :
    • Practice navigation in open fields, forests, and hills.
    • Test your skills with nighttime navigation scenarios.

Additional Skills Covered

  • Develop an accurate pace count for distance measurement.
  • Explore the best navigation apps and learn how to integrate them with traditional tools.
  • Apply your skills in mock scenarios to enhance real-world readiness.

Hands-On Learning in Real-World Settings
We begin with classroom instruction to build your foundation in map and compass use. Then, we move into increasingly challenging field exercises, allowing you to grow your skills in practical, hands-on scenarios. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence to navigate safely and effectively in any environment.

Why This Class?
The best way to survive is not to get lost in the first place. This course ensures you are prepared to confidently explore the outdoors while minimizing risks.

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