This will be an introduction to navigating with a compass, protractor and map. This is a significant portion of the Warfighter Challenge, and the goal is to get individuals comfortable with navigating using only a compass and protractor.
There will be a refresher and basic introduction beforehand.
Location and Time
Saturday May 6th Starting at 14:00.
Google Maps coordinates 39.3669785, -105.2461592
Required Equipment
-Lensatic or orienting style compass
-1:25 Map Protractor
-Map Pens
-Map Will be provided
Highly recommend studying beforehand, and below are the resources I used prior to the WFC.
https://www.maptools.com/tutorials/mgrs/quick_guidehttps://randallsadventure.com/sites/default/files/rat-sar-land-nav.pdfNow if you show up totally green and don’t know how to read coordinates or find points on a map can you still succeed?
Maybe, but it’ll be easier if you have a basic understanding of the concepts.
If you would like to attend IT IS CRITICAL YOU RSVP beforehand so we can have a map for you and set points.
Email (
[email protected]), IM me or respond to this thread if you are interested.
Afterwards we will be having a Night shoot in a different location. Details will be provided at the event.
Looking forward to seeing you all.