{"product_id":"9781493069293","title":"The Official U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe U.S. Army's official guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eto map reading,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003edetermining location, and navigating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style), or topographic, then proceeds to the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation, and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's crucial, well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraining Strategy • Maps • Marginal Information and Symbols\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrids • Scale and Distance • Direction • Overlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAerial Photographs • Navigation Equipment and Methods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElevation Relief • Terrain Association • Mounted Land Navigation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNavigation in Different Types of Terrain • Unit Sustainment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere is also information on field sketching, the tricky art of map folding, units of measure and conversion factors, map symbols, orienteering, and the global positioning system (GPS).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Lyons Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49052074016995,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/3758\/6147\/files\/9781493069293-1.jpg?v=1788389322","url":"https:\/\/usa.kinokuniya.com\/products\/9781493069293","provider":"Books Kinokuniya USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}