Warrior Skills Level 1 - Leader Development for Army Professionals

Performance Steps
(3) Determine the direction of travel using the compass.
(4) Identify a steering mark, if possible.
h. Position the vehicle in the direction of travel if no steering mark is
used.
(1) Make a 180-degree turn from the original direction (face the back
azimuth).
(2) Direct the vehicle driver to move to your position in a straight line
with the desired direction of travel.
(3) Mount the vehicle.
(4) Determine the basic vehicle compass deviation by shooting the
same azimuth while mounted on the vehicle as shot on the ground.
Note: The compass may swing off the desired azimuth, but it should pick up a constant
deviation. For example, the azimuth to the next point was 75 degrees, taken away from the
vehicle, you moved the vehicle to its start position, mounted, and the compass showed 67
degrees. The mounted deviation of minus 8 degrees. All that is needed is to hold the 67-
degree heading.
i. Move in the identified direction of travel or towards the identified
steering mark.
j. Determine a new steering mark or confirm direction of travel as
needed.
Note: The direction of movement, when not using a steering mark, must be confirmed at
regular intervals.
3. Navigate using a combination of dead reckoning and terrain association.
a. Follow the procedures outlined for both techniques.
b. Use each technique to reinforce the accuracy of the other technique.
Evaluation Preparation: Setup: Provide the Soldier with the equipment
and/or materials described in the conditions statement.
Brief Soldier: Tell the Soldier what is expected of him by reviewing the
task standards. Stress the importance of observing all cautions, warnings,
and dangers to avoid injury to personnel and, if applicable, damage to
equipment.
Performance Measures GO NO GO
1. Navigated using terrain association. —— ——
2. Navigated using dead reckoning.. —— ——
3. Navigated using a combination of dead reckoning and —— ——
terrain association.
Evaluation Guidance: Refer to chapter 1, paragraph 1-9e, (1) and (2).
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