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I've encountered several books on map & compass usage only to be disappointed by the poor manner in which the subject was presented.Before you spend money on the topic, I suggest you browse the following website which is so easy to understand that you might not ever want to spend money on another reference book regarding maps/compass work.Its FREE. (not all compasses are effectively safe to use in life threatening situations).CompassDude (dot) com I"m hoping that it is okay to post this information here. and its totally user friendly. It even offers a list of characteristics to seek when purchasing a compass. I am not the owner of the website & I derive no financial or other gain from it. I just recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the necessary map/compass information without being bamboozled into spending good money on an entire book when the website teaches you easily what you need to know.
Book legibility very poor. That is the biggest complaint. How can a book be instructional when it can't be viewed. If the Army actually buys this book in this condition, fire the buyer.
There is nothing special you will find in this book. There are no military secrets or better techniques. It is a very simple, easy to understand guide - covering the basic skills required for navigation.After finding the text of this book on some global security website I felt really stupid having paid for it.
Found this book confusing. Covers alot of info and data useful only for those in the military. Maps are illegible which makes the text irrelevant. It covers way too much detail all at once instead of progressing through steps. May work in conjunction with a lecture course, but by itself I would be surprised if anyone learned only from this book. I am new to this so maybe it's just not for beginners.
Study orienteering with the handbook used by the U.S. Army. This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass.
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