Navigation for Junior Cadets

Question 1

Pick the correct combination of descriptions for unit measurements.

Accepted Answer

Degrees, red, 000-360

Question 2

Choose one of the two features of a baseplate compass.

Accepted Answer

Magnifier: Magnify Map Features, Luminous light strip: Helps when there is insufficient light.

Question 3

For the Orienteering Competition, we are using a Baseplate Compass.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What makes a Prismatic Compass ideal for Recons, Explorers and Surveyors?

Accepted Answer

Luminous Arrow for insufficient lighting conditions, Designed for heavy-duty use, Airtight

Question 5

What is this?

Accepted Answer

Map Scale (Pictorial)

Question 6

What is this?

Accepted Answer

Compass Rose

Question 7

When heading in a direction, where should you orientate your body until?

Accepted Answer

When the red magnetic needle is aligned to the Orienteering Arrow.

Question 8

Bearings takes reference to the…

Accepted Answer

North or South and East or West

Question 9

Pick one correct military application of navigation

Accepted Answer

Finding your way behind enemy line, Finding your way across obstacles (e.g. rivers), Plotting route to secure objectives

Question 10

Finally what should you do to capture the azimuth to read?

Accepted Answer

Look at the index line of compass.

Question 11

In general, what type of items should the baseplate compass be kept away from?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic materials

Question 12

Azimuth takes reference to the…

Accepted Answer

North in a clockwise direction

Question 13

Pick the correct combination of descriptions for unit measurements (2).

Accepted Answer

Mils, black, 0000-6400

Question 14

Finally, in which direction should you be walking in?

Accepted Answer

Direction of Travel Arrow

Question 15

The map scale is in the ratio form of “Actual Distance on Ground : Length of Map”

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Which of these set of tools are part of what’s required for navigation?

Accepted Answer

Clicker, Proper Footwear, Baseplate Compass, Refreshments, Topography Map, Poncho, Wrist Watch, Writing Materials

Question 17

Which of the two axis do you take first in your reading?

Accepted Answer

Horizontal

Question 18

What is the correct MGR for the green square (in 6 digits)?

Accepted Answer

237 623

Question 19

What is vertical axis of the Map Grid called?

Accepted Answer

Northings

Question 20

What map are we most likely using for navigation and why?

Accepted Answer

Topography map, it marks the different landmarks in a certain landscape.

Question 21

Where should you align the orienteering lines of the compass' bezel with?

Accepted Answer

North of the map

Question 22

What are some of the characteristics of the string used to measure route distance on map?

Accepted Answer

not extensible, flexible

Question 23

Which parts of the map should you align the straight side of the compass with [CHOOSE ONE]?

Accepted Answer

Destination, Your location

Question 24

Navigation is defined as the act or process of…

Accepted Answer

planning out a route, directing travels of a person, car, ship, etc.

Question 25

In general, what is the best away to position a baseplate compass?

Accepted Answer

Flat on ground

Question 26

Your direction of travel arrow need not point in the general direction of the travel arrow to your destination/campsite.

Accepted Answer

False

Navigation for Junior Cadets

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Navigation for Junior Cadets

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