The purpose of this field manual is to provide a standardized source document for Army-wide reference on map reading and land navigation. This manual applies to every soldier in the Army regardless of service branch MOS or rank. This manual also contains both doctrine and training guidance on these subjects. Part One addresses map reading and Part Two land navigation. The appendixes include a list of exportable training materials a matrix of land navigation tasks an introduction to orienteering and a discussion of several devices that can assist the soldier in land navigation.

Chapter 1 TRAINING STRATEGY
Building-Block Approach
Armywide Implementation
Safety

Chapter 2 MAPS
Definition
Purpose
Procurement
Security
Care
Categories
Military Map Substitutes
Standards of Accuracy

Chapter 3 MARGINAL INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS
Marginal Information on a Military Map
Additional Notes
Topographic Map Symbols
Military Symbols
Colors Used on a Military Map

Chapter 4 GRIDS
Reference System
Geographic Coordinates
Military Grids
United States Army Military Grid Reference System
Locate a Point Using Grid Coordinates
Locate a Point Using the US Army Military Grid Reference System
Grid Reference Box
Other Grid Systems
Protection of Map Coordinates and Locations

Chapter 5 SCALE AND DISTANCE
Representative Fraction
Graphic (Bar) Scales
Other Methods

Chapter 6 DIRECTION
Methods of Expressing Direction
Base Lines
Azimuths
Grid Azimuths
Protractor
Declination Diagram
Intersection
Resection
Modified Resection
Polar Coordinates

Chapter 7 OVERLAYS
Purpose
Map Overlay
Aerial Photograph Overlay

Chapter 8 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
Comparison With Maps
Types
Types of Film
Numbering and Titling Information
Scale Determination
Indexing
Orienting of Photograph
Point Designation Grid
Identification of Photograph Features
Stereovision

Chapter 9 NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS
Types of Compasses
Lensatic Compass
Compass Handling
Using a Compass
Field-Expedient Methods
Global Positioning System

Chapter 10 ELEVATION AND RELIEF
Definitions
Methods of Depicting Relief
Contour Intervals
Types of Slopes
Percentage of Slope
Terrain Features
Interpretation of Terrain Features
Profiles

Chapter 11 TERRAIN ASSOCIATION
Orienting the Map
Locations
Terrain Association Usage
Tactical Considerations
Movement and Route Selection
Navigation Methods
Night Navigation

Chapter 12 MOUNTED LAND NAVIGATION
Principles
Navigator's Duties
Movement
Terrain Association Navigation
Dead Reckoning Navigation
Stabilized Turret Alignment Navigation
Combination Navigation

Chapter 13 NAVIGATION IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN
Desert Terrain
Mountain Terrain
Jungle Terrain
Arctic Terrain
Urban Areas

Chapter 14 UNIT SUSTAINMENT
Set Up a Sustainment Program
Set Up a Train-the-Trainer Program
Set Up a Land Navigation Course