How do you pass army land navigation?

Tips for Passing Land Navigation in Ranger School

  1. Stop cheating at land nav now.
  2. Do some trail running.
  3. Run the land nav course.
  4. Plan then go.
  5. Darkness is for movement.
  6. Don’t trust the roads on the map.
  7. Don’t cheat.
  8. Know when to stop.

Do you learn land nav in basic training?

Basically the U.S. Army will continue “training” recruits in land navigation during Basic Training, but it will no longer be a skill that requires “qualification.” In other words recruits won’t be tested on land nav any more in order to graduate from Basic Training, if I understand correctly.

What is land navigation in basic training?

Land navigation is a core military discipline, which uses courses that are an essential part of military training. Often, these courses are several miles long in rough terrain and are performed under adverse conditions, such as at night or in the rain.

What do I need for land navigation?

An essential element of this task is training individual soldiers, Commissioned Officers, Warrant Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) to be proficient at land navigation with a map, compass, and map protractor. Our sergeants prohibit the use of GPS devices during individual training on land navigation.

How do I set up a land navigation course?

Setting up a land navigation course land navigation course

  1. Determine the Standards. The unit commander determines the standards for the course.
  2. Decide on the Terrain.
  3. Perform a Map and Ground Reconnaissance.

How do I get better at land navigation army?

So, here are our tips for getting a go at Land Navigation in Selection:

  1. Soak up everything that the cadre put out in classes and briefings.
  2. Take advantage of all the Land Nav practice sessions out there.
  3. Find the motivated candidates from the class and talk AFTER the day’s events are over.
  4. Red lens flashlights only.

What do unit leaders need to know about land navigation?

They review all installation safety regulations. Unit leaders must complete a thorough terrain reconnaissance before using an area for land navigation training. They should look for dangerous terrain, heavy trafficked roads, water obstacles, wildlife, and training debris.

What kind of protractors do you need for land navigation?

First off, you’ll need a protractor that has a scale that supports the scale of the map, we used the protractors included in our ITS Land Navigation Starter Pack. Most protractors have both 1:24,000 and 1:50]

Is it necessary to have a land navigation course?

If you don’t have access to a land navigation site or course on a military base, all is not lost, while those are preferable, it isn’t a necessity.

Is there a PT program for land navigation?

For those who are interested in getting thru both the grind of the courses that you’ll encounter, we strongly recommend that follow our PT program that will help you attain a level of physical fitness to not just pass the course but to excel.