Land Navigation Course (Map & Compass)

The Dynamic Defense Academy Land Navigation course is designed to teach and reinforce basic navigation skills to anyone from any background. This course is guaranteed to provide the information necessary to build the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate with a map and compass.

Students will learn about different types of maps and how to read them. Students will also learn and practice how to plot and read points on a map, how to measure linear and non-linear distance, how to establish pace counts, Compass use, Dead Reckoning, and Terrain Association. Students will get the opportunity to test their knowledge with practical application through a land navigation lane.

DAY 1:
This day will take place in classroom 9am to 6pm with a 1 hour lunch (Students can go get lunch or bring lunch). Map Tools will be required (See Below).

Day 2:
This day will take place in an offsite location from 9am to 6pm with a 1 hour lunch (Students will need to bring lunch). Map Tools and Field Tools Required (See Below)

Map Tools:
– Lensatic Compass (Required)
– Pencil with Eraser (Required)
– Rite In The Rain (Provided in Class)
– Military Map Protractor (Provided in Class)
– Pace Counter Beads (Provided in Class)
– Maps (Provided in Class)
– Orientation Compass (Optional)
– Map Markers (Optional)

Field Tools:
– Clothing / Layers (Required)
– 3qt Water Minimum (Required)
– Food / Meal Ready To Eat (Required)
– Cell Phone (Required)
– Good Footwear (Required)
– Bear Protection (Suggested)
– Med Kit (Suggested)
– Pack / Ruck (Optional)
– Kit / Chest Rig (Optional)
– GPS (Optional)

*Maps , Map Protractors, and additional gear will be provided by DDA Staff*
Click the “Ticket” to enroll for this class. If you have any questions on gear and class information please reach out.

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