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Understand the fundamentals of magnetic declination; convert magnetic readings to true readings, andvice versa. Determine on a map compass bearings of severalcourses of a route and explain the use of this information in a storm; plot on a map a given set of compassbearings. Explain how to hold a compass course around impassable obstacles such as cliffs or streams. Orient a map: by compass; by a known locationon the map and a known landmark; by three known landmarks; by sun and watch. Locate position on a map by intersection of linesfrom known landmarks. /) Identify unknown landmarks with the aid of the map; determine intervisibility of two points on a map. |
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