MSL 211 - Land Navigation

Description:
Principles of land navigation and orienteering with practical field applications.

Credits: (2)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use the modern GPS system and discuss its use in the world today.
Know and demonstrate an understanding of land navigation using a map and compass.
Identify terrain features on a map.
Plot locations using a coordinate scale and protractor.
Convert azimuths using magnetic declination diagrams.
Locate unknown points using intersection, resection, and modified resection techniques.
Understand and demonstrate use of the Lensatic compass.
Orient a map using a compass and terrain association.
Determine direction without a compass.
Demonstrate a fundamental understanding of warfare scenarios using a map overlay.
List all the parts on a map.
Determine direction with or without a compass.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
12/5/2002