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Navigation & Map Reading
Terrain association, compass work and navigation when electronics fail.
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- Duration
- 2 days
- Level
- Basic
- Price
- On request — contact us for current pricing
GPS is a convenience, not a capability. Participants learn to read terrain, work a map and compass, navigate by pace and bearing, and continue accurately at night or in poor visibility — then prove it on an assessed navigation exercise.
Training objectives
- Navigate accurately without electronic aids.
- Read and interpret terrain from a map.
- Maintain direction at night.
What participants will learn
- Map symbols, scale and grid references
- Compass work, bearings and back-bearings
- Pace counting and terrain association
- Night navigation technique
Requirements
- Minimum age 18, medically fit for physical activity.
- Field-appropriate clothing and footwear for the season.
- No prior experience required unless stated otherwise.
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