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Map Reading
6-8. RESECTION
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Resection is the method of locating one's position on a map by
2. Maps determining the grid azimuth to at least two well-defined locations that
can be pinpointed on the map. For greater accuracy, the desired method
3. Marginal of resection would be to use three or more well-defined locations. Boat Naviga
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Symbols a. When using the map and compass method (Figure 6-18)

4. Grids (1) Orient the map using the compass.

5. Scale and (2) Identify two or three known distant locations on

Distance the ground and mark them on the map.
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6. Direction (3) Measure the magnetic azimuth to one of the known Navigati
positions from your location using a compass.
7. Overlays
(4) Convert the magnetic azimuth to a grid azimuth.
8. Aerial
Photographs (5) Convert the grid azimuth to a back azimuth. Using
a protractor, draw a line for the back azimuth on the
Part Two map from the known position back toward your
Land Navigation unknown position.

9. Navigation (6) Repeat 3, 4, and 5 for a second position and a third

Equipment and position, if desired.
Methods
(7) The intersection of the lines is your location.
10. Elevation and Determine the grid coordinates to the desired accuracy.
Relief

11. Terrain
Association

12. Mounted Land

Navigation

13. Navigation in
Different Types of
Terrain

A. Field Sketching

B. Map Folding
Techniques

C. Units of Measure
and Conversion
Factors

D. Joint Operations
Graphics

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F. Orienteering Figure 6-18. Resection with map and compass.

G. M2 Compass a. When using the straightedge method (Figure 6-19)

H. Additional Aids (1) Orient the map on a flat surface by the terrain
(GPS, Night Vision) association method.

J. Global (2) Locate at least two known distant locations or

Positioning System - prominent features on the ground and mark them on the
GPs map.

(3) Lay a straightedge on the map using a known

position as a pivot point. Rotate the straightedge until
the known position on the map is aligned with the
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LINKS (4) Draw a line along the straightedge away from the
known position on the ground toward your position.
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(5) Repeat 3 and 4 using a second known position.
 (6) The intersection of the lines on the map is your
location. Determine the grid coordinates to the desired
accuracy.

Figure 6-19. Resection with straightedge.

6-9. MODIFIED RESECTION

Modified resection is the method of locating one's position on the map

when the person is located on a linear feature on the ground, such as a
road, canal, or stream (Figure 6-20). Proceed as follows:

a. Orient the map using a compass or by terrain association.

b. Find a distant point that can be identified on the ground and

on the map.

c. Determine the magnetic azimuth from your location to the

distant known point.

d. Convert the magnetic azimuth to a grid azimuth.

e. Convert the grid azimuth to a back azimuth. Using a

protractor, draw a line for the back azimuth on the map from
the known position back toward your unknown position.

f. The location of the user is where the line crosses the linear
feature. Determine the grid coordinates to the desired accuracy.
 Figure 6-20. Modified resection.

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