As an isolated person, the ability to walk effectively is important to your recovery as well as to your safety and the conservation of personal energy and resources. Equally important is the ability to perform land navigation. The ability to determine location and navigate cross-country significantly increases the isolated person’s chances of recovery. Fundamental to land navigation is the acquisition of detailed knowledge about the specific operational environment to which you or your unit may be sent including climate, terrain, hydrology, topography, and prominent terrain features or landmarks. This chapter provides an overview on movement and navigation considerations, including the use of expedient navigation aids.
- Decision to Stay or Move
- Water Crossings
- Determine Cardinal Direction
- Navigation Methods
- Measuring Distances
- Field-Expedient Guidelines For Distance From a Landmark
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