[NTLK] [ANN] U.S. Army Field Manual (Maps & Navigation) Newton Book (BETA PREVIEW)

From: RAParker (RAParker_at_Quadzilla.NET)
Date: Sat May 14 2005 - 16:45:44 PDT


Abstract:

The U.S. Army Field Manual
FM 3-25.26 Map Reading and Land Navigation
Newton E-Book v1.0

The complete U.S. Army field manual on how to read maps and navigate on=20=

land using a variety of tools including a compass, GPS, or other field=20=

expedient (survival) methods. All illustrations, examples and tables=20
are meticulously formatted, making extensive use of the Newton's=20
ability to link. This eBook is currently available as a complete,=20
all-in-one Classic format (other formats are coming soon). This eBook=20
will require an external memory card with 2.3MB of free space. Perfect=20=

Newton in the wilderness or, if you would like to learn more about=20
mapping, navigation and GPS.

Stats:
            Newton Press source file: 2.5MB
         Package Size (uncompressed): 3.0MB
Download Size (compressed .sea.hqx): 2.3MB
      Flash RAM Required (installed): 2250K
                Total (Newton) Pages: 764
           Number of Bitmap Graphics: 180

Availability:
This is version Version 1.0 and is (technically) a Beta Preview=20
Release. Although it is near final and ready for re-distribution, some=20=

minor changes may still be made. Please feel free to download it and=20
give it a once over, to see if it works.

Download the latest version here:
  http://webpages.charter.net/quadzillanet/eBooks/FM32526C.sea.hqx

Features:
Classic (full-page) format - Formatting and readabiltiy have been=20
optimized using consistent fonts, sizes, styles, and linking=20
indicators. Graphics are 1 bit scans to reduce the total size of this=20
all-in-one book.

Hyper-linked Table of Contents - In addition to a complete overview=20
index, linking has also been programmed into a master Table of=20
Contents, within the e-book itself. You can jump directly from the=20
Table of Contents to any section and back by tapping on the chapter or=20=

sub-chapter headings, anywhere within the e-book.

Hyper-linked illustrations - All figures (illustrations) are linked to=20=

their description and page breaks have also been added, separating the=20=

graphics onto individual pages. This makes it very easy to view the=20
illustrations and their references, as you are reading along. Tapping=20
on an illustration will jump to the paragraph that references it.=20
Tapping on the figure placeholder (box) will jump directly to the=20
specific illustration.

Table of Contents:
PREFACE
Part One MAP READING
Chapter 1 TRAINING STRATEGY
   Building-Block Approach
   Armywide Implementation
   Safety
Chapter 2 MAPS
   Definition
   Purpose
   Procurement
   Security
   Care
   Categories
   Military Map Substitutes
   Standards of Accuracy
Chapter 3 MARGINAL INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS
   Marginal Information on a Military Map
   Additional Notes
   Topographic Map Symbols
   Military Symbols
   Colors Used on a Military Map
Chapter 4 GRIDS
   Reference System
   Geographic Coordinates
   Military Grids
   United States Army Military Grid Reference System
   Locate a Point Using Grid Coordinates
   Locate a Point Using the US Army Military Grid Reference System
   Grid Reference Box
   Other Grid Systems
   Protection of Map Coordinates and Locations
Chapter 5 SCALE AND DISTANCE
   Representative Fraction
   Graphic (Bar) Scales
   Other Methods
Chapter 6 DIRECTION
   Methods of Expressing Direction
   Base Lines
   Azimuths
   Grid Azimuths
   Protractor
   Declination Diagram
   Intersection
   Resection
   Modified Resection
   Polar Coordinates
Chapter 7 OVERLAYS
   Purpose
   Map Overlay
   Aerial Photograph Overlay
Chapter 8 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
   Comparison With Maps
   Types
   Types of Film
   Numbering and Titling Information
   Scale Determination
   Indexing
   Orienting of Photograph
   Point Designation Grid
   Identification of Photograph Features
   Stereovision
Part Two LAND NAVIGATION
Chapter 9 NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS
   Types of Compasses
   Lensatic Compass
   Compass Handling
   Using a Compass
   Field-Expedient Methods
   Global Positioning System
Chapter 10 ELEVATION AND RELIEF
   Definitions
   Methods of Depicting Relief
   Contour Intervals
   Types of Slopes
   Percentage of Slope
   Terrain Features
   Interpretation of Terrain Features
   Profiles
Chapter 11 TERRAIN ASSOCIATION
   Orienting the Map
   Locations
   Terrain Association Usage
   Tactical Considerations
   Movement and Route Selection
   Navigation Methods
   Night Navigation
Chapter 12 MOUNTED LAND NAVIGATION
   Principles
   Navigator's Duties
   Movement
=A0 Terrain Association Navigation
   Dead Reckoning Navigation
  =A0Stabilized Turret Alignment Navigation
   Combination Navigation
Chapter 13 NAVIGATION IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN
   Desert Terrain
   Mountain Terrain
  =A0Jungle Terrain
   Arctic Terrain
=A0 Urban Areas
Chapter 14 UNIT SUSTAINMENT
   Set Up a Sustainment Program
   Set Up a Train-the-Trainer Program
   Set Up a Land Navigation Course
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
Appendix K PRECISION LIGHTWEIGHT GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER
Glossary
Index

Enjoy!

Ron

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