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1 1 RECRUIT SUSTAINMENT PROGRAM SOLDIER TRAINING READINESS MODULES Land Navigation (Locate an Unknown Point on a Map using Intersection) 12 March 2012 SECTION I. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Lesson Plan Series Land Navigation (6 of 7) Task(s) Taught Task Number INDIVIDUAL Academic Hours The academic hours required to teach this lesson are as follows: Resident Hours/Methods 0 hrs 50 mins / Conference / Discussion 0 hrs 00 mins / Practical Exercise (Performance) Test 0 hrs Test Review 0 hrs Total Hours: 0 hrs 50 mins References Number Title Date Additional Information FM , C-1 Map Reading and Land Navigation 30 Aug 2006 FM 5-19 Composite Risk Management 21 Aug 2006 STP 21-1-SMCT SOLDIER 's Manual of Common Tasks, Warrior Skills, Level 1 02 May 2011 TRADOC Pam 600-4 The SOLDIER s Blue Book 09 Jun 2010 Student Study Assignments None Instructor Requirements a.

2 1 Instructor per 35 Soldiers b. Be familiar with this Training Support Package (TSP) Equipment Required Id Name Stu Ratio Inst Ratio Spt Qty Exp 5836013927680/96454N LCD DATA PROJECTOR 1:1 No 0 No 6730-00-577-4813 Screen, Projection, BM-10A, Stand 1:1 No 0 No 702102982124/70209N Computer, Personal System 1:1 No 0 No Materials Required Instructor Materials: a. This Training Support Package (TSP) b. 1:50,000 scale topographical map 2 c. GTA 05-02-012, Coordinate Scale and Protractor Student Materials: a. TR Pam 600-4, SOLDIER s Blue Book b. Other materials as directed by RSP Unit SOP Classroom, Training Area, and Range Requirements Organizational Classroom Instructional Guidance NOTE: Before presenting this lesson, instructors must thoroughly prepare by studying this lesson and the identified reference material.

3 The PowerPoint Presentation for this Lesson Plan contains animation. The PowerPoint must be shown in Slide Show mode and the instructor must pay close attention to the prompts contained within the lesson plan for when to click on the same slide more than once. The grid coordinates used in this lesson plan coincide as closely as possible with the Tenino Map. If you have enough maps and coordinate scale and protractors for your students, have them follow along with the PowerPoint on their own maps as a practical exercise. 3 SECTION II. INTRODUCTION NOTE: SHOW Slide 1 (STRM) Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio is: 1:35 Time of Instruction: 5 mins Media: Slide Presentation Motivator It has always been thought that in combat the SOLDIER or Army with more might is more right, which is not always true, for the SOLDIER who knows how to get to and report a location will conquer the day.

4 Terminal Learning Objective NOTE: SHOW Slide 2 (Terminal Learning Objective) NOTE: Inform the students of the following Terminal Learning Objective requirements. At the completion of this lesson, you [the student] will: Action: Locate an unknown point on a map by intersection Conditions: Given two known locations on a map, a standard 1:50,000 scale topographical map, a straightedge, a coordinate scale and protractor, and a pencil Standards: Determine the eight-digit grid coordinate of the unknown location within 10 meters of the actual grid Safety Requirements Conduct a safety brief prior to training as needed and IAW unit and installation policies. Risk Assessment Level Low - Risk Assessment to be produced locally IAW FM 5-19, August 2006.

5 Evaluation None Instructional Lead-In You are out on patrol and you observe enemy activity in a valley below you. This must be reported to your higher headquarters. How do you tell headquarters exactly where the enemy is located? This period of instruction will teach you exactly that. 4 SECTION III. PRESENTATION 1. Learning step / Activity 1. Locate an Unknown Point on a Map using Intersection Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35 Time of Instruction: 40 mins Media: Slide Presentation a. Intersection is the location of an unknown point by successively occupying at least two (preferably three) known positions on the ground and then map sighting on the unknown location.

6 It is used to locate distant or inaccessible points or objects such as enemy targets and danger areas. There are two methods of intersection: the map and compass method and the straightedge method. NOTE: SHOW Slide 3 (Definition) b. When using the map and compass method: (1) Orient the map using the compass. (2) Locate and mark your position on the map. (a) For instructional purposes we will use Hill 284 located in grid EG 1287. (b) Use the resection method if you do not know your exact location on the map. NOTE: SHOW Slide 4 (Plot Your Location) (3) Determine the magnetic azimuth to the unknown position using the compass. (4) Convert the magnetic azimuth to grid azimuth. For instructional purposes we will use a grid azimuth of 120 degrees.

7 (5) Draw a line on the map from your position on this grid azimuth. (Click on Slide 4 again) (6) Move to a second known point and repeat steps 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. (a) For instructional purposes we will use the Y in the road located in grid EG 1387. (b) For instructional purposes we will use a grid azimuth of 135 degrees. NOTE: SHOW Slide 5 (Plot Your Alternate Location) (7) The location of the unknown position is where the lines cross on the map. NOTE: SHOW Slide 6 (Plot Unknown Location) (8) Determine the grid coordinates. (EG 14628664) c. The straightedge method is used when a compass is not available. When using the straightedge method: (1) Orient the map on a flat surface by the terrain association method.

8 5 (2) Locate and mark your position on the map. (3) Lay a straightedge on the map with one end at the user s position (A) as a pivot point; then, rotate the straightedge until the unknown point is sighted along the edge. (4) Draw a line along the straightedge. NOTE: SHOW Slide 7 (Straightedge Method) (5) Repeat the above steps at a new position (B) and check for accuracy. (6) The location of the unknown position is where the lines cross on the map. (Click on Slide 7 again) NOTE: SHOW Slide 8 (Straightedge Method (con t)) (7) Determine the grid coordinates. (EG 14628664) NOTE: SHOW Slide 9 (Terminal Learning Objective) TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE ACTION: Locate an unknown point on a map by intersection CONDITIONS: Given two known locations on a map, a standard 1:50,000 scale topographical map, a straightedge, a coordinate scale and protractor, and a pencil STANDARDS: Determine the eight-digit grid coordinate of the unknown location within 10 meters of the actual grid 6 SECTION IV.

9 ASK FOR QUESTIONS AND SUMMARY Method of Instruction: Discussion Instructor to Student Ratio: 1:35 Time of Instruction: 5 mins Media: None a. Ask students if they have any questions. b. Answer all questions or agree to get back to students with a complete or appropriate answer. NOTE: SUMMARY Explain what you have discussed during this block of instruction, and offer any personal experiences to introduce the contemporary operating environment. The following may be used to strengthen the lessons learned during this lesson plan presentation. Today we have discussed how to find an unknown position on a map using intersection. This is a vital skill for calling in-direct fire on an enemy or for reporting the location of anything unusual you may spot while on patrol.

10 This and other land navigation skills can be the difference between mission success or mission failure. 7 SECTION V. STUDENT EVALUATION (OPTIONAL) Testing Requirements None Feedback Requirements None A-1 Appendix A - Viewgraph Masters VIEWGRAPHS STRM Slide #1 Terminal Learning Objective Slide #2 Definition Slide #3 Plot Your Location Slide #4 Plot Your Alternate Location Slide #5 Plot Unknown Location Slide #6 Straightedge Method Slide #7 Straightedge Method (con t) Slide #8 Terminal Learning Objective Slide #9 B-1 Appendix B - Test(s) and Test Solution(s) (N/A) C-1 Appendix C - Practical Exercises and Solutions Built into Lesson Plan D-1 Appendix D - Student Handouts (N/A)