FM 21-26 Map Reading and Land Navigation Manual

FM 21-26 Map Reading and Land Navigation has 184 pages of information on how to read maps, aerial photographs, how to navigate using a map and compass, and much more.

Chapters are: Part One: Map Reading Chapter 1- Training Strategy Chapter 2- Maps Chapter 3- Marginal Information and Symbols Chapter 4- Grids Chapter 5- Scale and Distance Chapter 6- Direction Chapter 7- Overlays Chapter 8- Aerial Photographs Part Two: Land Navigation Chapter 9- Navigation Equipment and Methods Chapter 10- Elevation and Relief Chapter 11- Terrain Association Chapter 12- Mounted Land Navigation Chapter 13- Navigation in Different Types of Terrain Chapter 14- Unit Sustainment Appendix A- Field Sketching Appendix B- Map Folding Techniques Appendix C- Units of Measure and Conversion Factors Appendix D- Joint Operations Graphics Appendix E- Exportable Training Material Appendix F- Orienteering Appendix G- M2 Compass Appendix H- Additional Aids Appendix I- Foreign Maps Appendix J- Global Positioning System