MCI 0381C LAND NAVIGATION

Land Navigation, addresses tasks that should be known by all Marines. These include navigating with a map and compass, route planning and preparations,
and navigating by natural means.


Study Unit 1 Introduction to the Military Map
Lesson 1 Contents of a Map 1-1
Lesson 2 The Grid System 1-11
Study Unit 2 Distance and Direction
Lesson 1 Determining Distance. 2-1
Lesson 2 Azimuths 2-15
Study Unit 3 Elevation and Relief
Lesson 1 Terrain Features 3-1
Lesson 2 Slopes 3-10
Lesson 3 Contour Lines 3-14
Study Unit 4 Maintaining Course and Orientation
Lesson 1 The Lensatic Compass. 4-1
Lesson 2 Determining Your Location 4-7
Lesson 3 Determining the Location of Distant Objects 4-19
Lesson 4 Navigating with a Compass 4-24
Lesson 5 Terrain Association and Dead Reckoning 4-33
Lesson 6 Land Navigation at Night 4-36
Study Unit 5 Planning, Preparation, and Execution
Lesson 1 Tactical Considerations 5-1
Lesson 2 Selecting Your Route 5-11
Lesson 3 Execution 5-25
Study Unit 6 Land Navigation Using Natural Means
Lesson 1 Determining Direction by Nature’s Signs 6-1
Lesson 2 Planning 6-16
Study Unit 7 The Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver
(PLGR)
Lesson 1 Purpose, Characteristics, and Capabilities of the
PLGR. 7-1
Lesson 2 Operating the Precision Lightweight Global Positioning
System (GPS) Receiver (PLGR) 7-17
Appendix A Taking Care of Your Map A-1