Navigation
Junior Cadets
Learning Objectives
By the end of the module, Junior Cadets will be able to:
(a) understand Navigation to be a core skill of NCC cadets
(b) explain the use of compasses and maps in Navigation
(c) demonstrate proficiency in basic navigation skills like reading of a compass and map
Navigation for Junior Cadets
The following sub-modules will be covered under the NCC Navigation Package for Junior Cadets.
General Knowledge
Compass Skill
Map Reading Part I
Navigation - General Knowledge
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Define Navigation.
List the materials required for navigation.
State some real world applications of navigation.
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Instruction
Read the following material as assigned by your Teacher Officers.
Follow the instruction given or check back with your Teacher Officers on the assessment for this sub-module.
Compass Skills
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Identify the different types of compasses
Identify the different unit of measurements used
Identify the different parts of a baseplate compass
State the difference between azimuth and bearings
Use a baseplate compass
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Instruction
Read the following material as assigned by your Teacher Officers.
Follow the instruction given or check back with your Teacher Officers on the assessment for this sub-module.
Map Reading I
Objectives
At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
Identify the different types of maps
Identify the different parts of a map
Measure the distance on a map
Read MGR from a map
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Instruction
Read the following material as assigned by your Teacher Officers.
Follow the instruction given or check back with your Teacher Officers on the assessment for this sub-module.