COE Navigation & Orienteering 2

Question 1

When taking a bearing with a baseplate compass, which part of the compass should point toward your destination?

Accepted Answer

The direction-of-travel arrow

Answer

The direction-of-travel arrow on the baseplate is aimed at your destination when taking a bearing, establishing the line of travel.

Question 2

When magnetic declination is east of true north, how do you convert a map bearing to a compass bearing for field use?

Accepted Answer

Subtract the declination value from the map bearing

Answer

When declination is east, you subtract its value from the map bearing to obtain the correct magnetic compass bearing; the memory aid is 'East is least.'

Question 3

What is the purpose of taking a back bearing during navigation?

Accepted Answer

Confirming your direction by sighting back along the path already traveled

Answer

A back bearing (180° opposite the forward bearing) lets you verify your line of travel and identify where you came from, confirming you are on the correct route.

Question 4

Which navigation technique estimates your current position based on a known starting point, direction of travel, and distance covered?

Accepted Answer

Dead reckoning

Answer

Dead reckoning continuously updates your estimated position by tracking starting location, compass bearing, and distance traveled without relying on external landmarks.

Question 5

In terrain association navigation, which method best confirms your location?

Accepted Answer

Matching a distinctive combination of surrounding terrain features to the map

Answer

Terrain association involves recognizing and matching identifiable ground features—ridge lines, valleys, stream confluences—to their representations on the map to confirm position.

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COE Navigation & Orienteering 2