Military Map Reading 3

Question 1

What is the standard color used to depict vegetation (woods) on a US military topographic map?

Accepted Answer

Green

Answer

Green is the standard color used to show vegetation such as forests and woods on US military maps.

Question 2

Which method is used to determine your location on a map when you can see two or more identifiable landmarks?

Accepted Answer

Resection

Answer

Resection is the method of determining your own position by taking bearings to two or more known landmarks.

Question 3

On a military map, what does a 'benchmark' (BM) symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

A precisely surveyed point with known elevation

Answer

A benchmark is a precisely surveyed control point with a known elevation, used as a reference for map accuracy.

Question 4

When using the 'intersection' technique, what are you determining?

Accepted Answer

The location of an unknown point or object

Answer

Intersection is used to locate an unknown point by shooting azimuths from two or more known positions.

Question 5

What does UTM stand for in military map reading?

Accepted Answer

Universal Transverse Mercator

Answer

UTM stands for Universal Transverse Mercator, a widely used coordinate system for military and civilian maps.

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