What is a good way to practice land navigation?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 20:14:39 -0400

I am attempting to brush up on my general "soldiering" skills while I'm still a student before I head out for RASP. Most things I can practice with relative ease, but I don't really know how I can go about practicing any kind of land navigation of my own volition. I would like to get some night land nav experience as well. Any advice, or direction where to look would be appreciated.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 1 at 2018 8:27 PM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 20:27:06 -0400

1) know your pace count 2) become a master at terrain association 3) practice your map calculations

Response by Cpl John Barker made Apr 1 at 2018 11:18 PM

Cpl John Barker — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 23:18:33 -0400

Tfw you're just going to use a gps and bft in country anyways

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Apr 4 at 2018 10:42 AM

SGM Bill Frazer — Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:42:11 -0400

Have a friend take you out to the middle of nowhere- make a link up point on the map- have him leave you. Now go find the link up point.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 7 at 2018 2:06 PM

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 07 Apr 2018 14:06:52 -0400

They'll teach you land nav at RASP prior to going to Cole Range. Honestly I wouldn't sweat it. Only two guys in my class failed Land Nav if I remember correctly, your biggest concern will be not quitting.