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Map and tools
This group is not in a published chapter and should not be relied upon.



FM/G247 - Map and tools
Guide
FM/BG-1268 - Using map tools to determine an accurate 8 figure grid reference
Guide

Map tools can be used to more accurately determine 8 figure grid references. To do so, follow the procedure:

  1. Deploy the map tool and align it to North.
  2. Place the 0 mark of the grid tool on the target point.
  3. Read the 4th digit of the easting from the left ruler.
  4. Read the 4th digit of the northing from the bottom ruler.
  5. Append both digits to the 6-digit grid.

The grid can now be transmitted using the FM/BS-477 - Read an eight-figure grid reference.

Skill
FM/BS-1164 - Determine an 8-figure grid reference using the map tools
Skill

Use map tools to get a grid reference accurate to 10metres.

Guide
FM/BG-1269 - Using map tools to accurately determine an azimuth and distance
Guide

Map tools can be used to more accurately determine azimuth and distance. To do so, follow the procedure:

  1. Deploy the appropriate map tool.
  2. Move the centre dot to the first point.
  3. Rotate the tool to align the lead line with the second point.
  4. Read the azimuth in degrees or mils.
  5. Align the 0 mark of the ruler with the first point.
  6. Measure the distance in meters to the second point.

You now have an accurate azimuth and distance.

Skill
FM/BS-1165 - Determine an accurate azimuth and distance to a target having only access to map tools
Skill

Use map tools to get an accurate azimuth and distance to a target.

Guide
FM/BG-1270 - Using a plotting board to accurately determine an azimuth and distance
Guide

A plotting board can be used to more accurately determine azimuth and distance. To do so, follow the procedure:

  1. Centre the plotting board on the origin point.
  2. Rotate the base board or ruler to intersect the target point.
  3. Read the azimuth using the Vernier scale.
  4. Measure the distance using the plotting grid.
  5. If the target is over 3km away, use the lower-left origin.

You now have an accurate azimuth and distance.

Skill
FM/BS-1166 - Determine an accurate azimuth and distance to a target having only access to a plotting board
Skill

Use a plotting board to get an accurate azimuth and distance to a target.

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