I've retired last year from the Army after 41 years in the British and Canadian forces. I am 61 years old. I have to say that this guy's navigation videos are spot on. Very detailed and not too polished or with silly music. The graphics are used sparingly and are to the point. Plus he seems to really enjoy what hes doing. He's got a permanent smile on his face which says a lot. Very well done and best of luck with the channel. Subscribed!
I'd not heard of the term before but it does make perfect sense. I think there are elements of it we would use naturally most of the time without thinking about it. However, it is good to have it reinforced as a credible way to help locate and navigate. This is a good series. Thank you.
Good video nice to see just a minor point as a military nav instructor we don’t use Pattern anymore it was taken out as it can be too easy to make a pattern fit what you want it to be. But other than that some really good videos
That's very true. Once in a group we got lost, we looked for landmarks and tried to work out where we were. Everything fitted a location on the map except one thing - the way off the mountain. It turned out we were about 4 miles away, coincidentally everything we could see was so much alike.
"Contour lines don't move" -> Mam Tor enters the conversation shortly followed by Derbyshire Highways Department. Great video explaining the technique.
Fantastic video and well explained! We had this drilled into us in the army but things get difficult when you factor in light discipline, try reading a map and compass at night in the wind and rain using a small red light with your thumb over the bulb, you're only ment to use the light thats emitting from within your thumb, anymore and it's a fail for being too bright, many lads get lost but that's how we learn😂
TMRC. Thank you for this interesting and USEFUL (VERY USEFUL) video. Look around is a great tool. If I ever make it to the UK I'd love to hike in this area. The deep ravine with high-walled cliffs (frame 2:53) caught my attention. It looks like a greener microcosm of the Grand Canyon. I'd be checking that area out ASAP for hiking and beautiful photo ops!
Hi Stewart, Thanks for the location. It's looks like an awesome area and microcosm of the Grand Canyon. You're fortunate to have access to such a beautiful hiking area. Cheers, -- Tom@@stewartlancaster6155
In the US Army of the '80s we were taught this as terrain association navigation. In my Infantry Officer's Basic Course, we had to complete several long distances, map only, no compass, multiple checkpoints, terrain association navigation exercises/terrain association courses. We did these initially during daylight hours and then added in night terrain association, too. GPS was not taught in my basic course at that time.
A pocket altimeter is handy when you can't see very far (in a wooded area). It'll tell you which contour line you should be looking at. Remember, it's a barometer too. So any weather changes can throw the accuracy. It's still a better ballpark guess than eyeballing in that situation.
Thank you for the video! I have enjoyed almost all of the 'The Map Reading Company' videos that you have made now. Could you help me out in a lack of understanding? At 6:48 in this video there is a graphic of directions, at South on either side the labels are 'SW', is this correct? Thank you again!
Hi Bill. Well spotted. I didn't notice that. It's just a typo. I make these graphics with Photoshop and I'm still learning how to use it. Sorry for the error.
You may ave a map in the army ,but you probably will not have a compass ...When i was in a compass was gold dust .I bought my own silva in mils and a officer wanted of me in the Gulf ,you can imagine what he was told
I've retired last year from the Army after 41 years in the British and Canadian forces. I am 61 years old. I have to say that this guy's navigation videos are spot on. Very detailed and not too polished or with silly music. The graphics are used sparingly and are to the point. Plus he seems to really enjoy what hes doing. He's got a permanent smile on his face which says a lot. Very well done and best of luck with the channel. Subscribed!
As ex brit forces and as a retired canadian park ranger, i have to agree very informative and knowledgeable.
I'd not heard of the term before but it does make perfect sense. I think there are elements of it we would use naturally most of the time without thinking about it. However, it is good to have it reinforced as a credible way to help locate and navigate. This is a good series. Thank you.
Good video nice to see just a minor point as a military nav instructor we don’t use Pattern anymore it was taken out as it can be too easy to make a pattern fit what you want it to be. But other than that some really good videos
Thanks for the information about mot using patterns anymore. I'll keep that in mind.
That's very true. Once in a group we got lost, we looked for landmarks and tried to work out where we were. Everything fitted a location on the map except one thing - the way off the mountain. It turned out we were about 4 miles away, coincidentally everything we could see was so much alike.
I was taught this 23 years ago, I still use it.
Look around = terrain association. Good video!
Intriguing system, obviously works - ! 😊
"Contour lines don't move" -> Mam Tor enters the conversation shortly followed by Derbyshire Highways Department. Great video explaining the technique.
Fantastic video and well explained! We had this drilled into us in the army but things get difficult when you factor in light discipline, try reading a map and compass at night in the wind and rain using a small red light with your thumb over the bulb, you're only ment to use the light thats emitting from within your thumb, anymore and it's a fail for being too bright, many lads get lost but that's how we learn😂
TMRC. Thank you for this interesting and USEFUL (VERY USEFUL) video. Look around is a great tool. If I ever make it to the UK I'd love to hike in this area. The deep ravine with high-walled cliffs (frame 2:53) caught my attention. It looks like a greener microcosm of the Grand Canyon. I'd be checking that area out ASAP for hiking and beautiful photo ops!
the area is known as the Yorkshire Dales, in northern England. The video seems to be in the Malham Tarn area. Tarn being a small lake.
Hi Stewart, Thanks for the location. It's looks like an awesome area and microcosm of the Grand Canyon. You're fortunate to have access to such a beautiful hiking area. Cheers, -- Tom@@stewartlancaster6155
In the US Army of the '80s we were taught this as terrain association navigation. In my Infantry Officer's Basic Course, we had to complete several long distances, map only, no compass, multiple checkpoints, terrain association navigation exercises/terrain association courses. We did these initially during daylight hours and then added in night terrain association, too. GPS was not taught in my basic course at that time.
For all of my 22 years in the US Military, I mainly remember their middle of the acronym. 😅
A pocket altimeter is handy when you can't see very far (in a wooded area). It'll tell you which contour line you should be looking at. Remember, it's a barometer too. So any weather changes can throw the accuracy. It's still a better ballpark guess than eyeballing in that situation.
Thank you for the video! I have enjoyed almost all of the 'The Map Reading Company' videos that you have made now. Could you help me out in a lack of understanding? At 6:48 in this video there is a graphic of directions, at South on either side the labels are 'SW', is this correct? Thank you again!
Hi Bill. Well spotted. I didn't notice that. It's just a typo. I make these graphics with Photoshop and I'm still learning how to use it. Sorry for the error.
Good video. Thanks
Brilliant video 👍
Its a system we use naturally driving and walking about. Probably less than we used to due to google maps.
Is this what the SAS selection candidates use during the hills phase?
2:06 don’t ya just love screenshots . My memory was as good as yours 40 years ago 😂😅😃👍
The most basic is map to ground familiarisation
You may ave a map in the army ,but you probably will not have a compass ...When i was in a compass was gold dust .I bought my own silva in mils and a officer wanted of me in the Gulf ,you can imagine what he was told
They’ve added another P I can’t remember patterns 🤔
It was taken out a few years back it no the last time I can find it been taught was around 2017/18
My wife's contour lines moved.
DEAD RECKONING