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Section5Key Points1Understanding Azimuths2Converting Azimuths 3Determining Elevation 4Calculating Distance on a MapINTRODUCTION TOLAND NAVIGATIONTactics andTechniques Track8420010_TT5_p198-213 8/19/08 10:59 AM Page 198Tactics andTechniques TrackIntroductionTo accomplish your mission, you must be in the right place at the right time. Being inthe right place requires you to navigate well. Knowing how to read a map is onething knowing how to use a map to navigate requires that you understand how touse azimuths, elevation, and map distance. In the previous section, you learned how to identify and interpret topographicsymbols, colors, contour lines, and marginal information found on a military map. Youalso learned about the military grid reference system and how to plot grid coordinatesusing a military map and protractor. This section will expand your map- reading skills and introduce you to how themilitary navigates using a map, compass, and protractor.

using a military map and protractor. This section will expand your map-reading skills and introduce you to how the military navigates using a map, compass, and protractor. ... Introduction to Land Navigation 201 correct grid azimuth. Also, make sure the 0- or 360-degree mark of your protractor is

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