CONDITIONS

In the field during daylight, while at an unknown location on the ground, given a objective topographic map, protractor, and a known point on the ground.

OBJECTIVE

Point out your position within a 100 meter tolerance within 5 minutes.

TRAINING AND EVALUATION

Training Outline

1. Determine the four cardinal directions.
2. Determine the type of terrain feature on which you are located. (see task O-0209, Identify the Major Terrain Features on the Map).
3. Determine what type of terrain features surround your position.
4. Orient the Map. (see task O-0216 - Orient a Map to the Ground Using Terrain Association).
5. Relate the terrain features on the ground to the ones shown on the map.
6. Point out your position on the map.

Additional Information

More detailed information on this topic is available in Chapter 5 of the Ground Team Member & Leader Reference Guide.

Evaluation Preparation

Setup:

Select a relatively open area that has prominent terrain features shown on the map. Provide a map, pencil, paper, protractor and compass to the student.

Brief Student:

Tell the student to locate his position on the map.

Evaluation

Student must receive a pass on all performance measures to qualify in this task. If the individual fails any measure, show what was done wrong and how to do it correctly.