Map reading and navigation is serious business, so why would you settle for anything but the U.S. Army's official manual on the subject? U.S. Army Map Reading & Navigation leaves nothing to chance. It covers every aspect of map reading and land navigation, and includes the basics of map care, map symbols, military symbols, grid reference systems, and interpretation of aerial photographs. More than just the basics, this essential handbook covers land navigation on varying terrains, at disparate elevations, and in extreme scenarios; desert, mountain, jungle, arctic, and urban terrains. Clear and thorough explanations of map and compass work.