Study Guides
For our more advanced classes we have created this section which will provide you, the student, an opportunity to review modules created explicitly for your review.
We strongly encourage you to review this information, take the practice tests and be prepared to come to class ready to learn.
Navigation is one of the Ten Essentials and most outdoor speople take a compass with them on every adventure. But how do you use them? In this REI Expert Advice Video, we teach you what you need to know to navigate easily, safely and with confidence. Watch to learn the parts of the compass, how to set your declination and how to take a bearing from a map and in the field.
The Silva Navigation School - learn effective map and compass skills
This video explains Magnetic Declination and how it relates to the use of a map and compass. The correct figures are at 5 degrees, you will be off 0.09 miles (460 ft.) at 1 mile, .44 miles (2303 ft.) at 2 miles, and .87 (4606 ft.) at 3 miles. I apologize for the error but as you can see, you will be off your intended destination if you ignore declination. Check out some of our articles at SurvivalResources.com
Land Navigation Field Test Requirements.pdfLand Navigation Field Test Requirements
This document is what all searchers will be expected to know during the Land Navigation Field Test.