Failing to use the vast amounts of information presented by the map and
available to the eye on the ground reduces the chances for success in land
navigation. The Soldier who has repeatedly practiced the skills of identifying
and discriminating among the many types of terrain and other features
knows how these features are mapped. By studying the map, he can begin to
visualize the shape of the land, estimate distances, and perform quick
resection from the many landmarks he sees. This Soldier is the one who will
be at the right place to help defeat the enemy on the battlefield.
This chapter tells how to orient a map with and without a compass, how
to find locations on a map as well as on the ground, how to study the terrain,
and how to move on the ground using terrain association and dead
reckoning.