The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

2 Star Map and Compass2 Star Map and Compass

Lesson 4Lesson 4

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RevisionRevision

The Three NorthsThe Three Norths

1. True North (TN)

2. Grid North (GN)

3. Magnetic North (MN)

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The AimThe Aim

To introduce to you the lightweight To introduce to you the lightweight compass and its main features so compass and its main features so that by the end of the lesson you that by the end of the lesson you

will be able to use it as a will be able to use it as a navigational aid.navigational aid.

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The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

Location Hole

Radioactive Symbol

Magnifying Glass

Rules(inches and millimeters)

Direction of Travel Arrow

Romers

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The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

Questions?Questions?

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The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

Lanyard Loop

Compass Type

Serial Number

Make

Compass Housing

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The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

Questions?Questions?

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The Compass HousingThe Compass Housing

Compass Needle

Parallel Lines

Inside Circle

Outside Circle

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The Compass HousingThe Compass Housing

Questions?Questions?

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Points of a CompassPoints of a Compass

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Points of a CompassPoints of a Compass

Questions?Questions?

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• Conversion

• Degrees

The Mil SystemThe Mil System

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The North PointsThe North Points

• True North• Grid North• Magnetic North

• Grid Magnetic Angle• Magnetic Declination• Grid Convergence

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The North PointsThe North Points

Questions?Questions?

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The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

SummarySummary

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The Lightweight CompassThe Lightweight Compass

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