LAND NAVIGATION – LEVEL I

LAND NAVIGATION – LEVEL I

This 1-day Land Navigation course will provide the participants with a fundamental understanding of how to use a map and compass. The course will challenge the students as they use their equipment, skills, and techniques navigating through Florida’s beautiful Ocala National Forest.

Although there is no pre-requisite, participation in this course involves some strenuous activity including hiking on rough terrain in the heat. If you have any physical limitations, you are welcome to participate in the classroom portion however the hands-on portion is not recommended.

• How to read a topographic map and understand terrain, plot way points, routes, utilize resections, etc.
• The proper use of a compass, magnetic north vs true north, and using a compass in relation to your map to find your location and navigate to your destination.
• Learn your personal pace counts, and how it is affected by different terrain, and how a pace count can be used to confirm your location.

• Compass (with adjustable declination)
• Protractor, Ruler, Small note pad and pencil with eraser
• GPS (optional as backup for safety)
• Cell Phone (with full battery)
• Boots/Pants/Long Sleeves/Hat (Extra clothing and socks recommended)
• Backpack or camelback with water
• Snacks & lunch
• Flash light
• Whistle
• Bug spray and sunscreen

Note:

Since the woods are public land, and since we are not hunting, all firearms must be concealed per FL statutes.