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(not all compasses are effectively safe to use in life threatening situations).CompassDude (dot) com I"m hoping that it is okay to post this information here. I've encountered several books on map & compass usage only to be disappointed by the poor manner in which the subject was presented.Before you spend money on the topic, I suggest you browse the following website which is so easy to understand that you might not ever want to spend money on another reference book regarding maps/compass work.Its FREE. I just recommend it to anyone who wants to learn the necessary map/compass information without being bamboozled into spending good money on an entire book when the website teaches you easily what you need to know. I am not the owner of the website & I derive no financial or other gain from it. and its totally user friendly. It even offers a list of characteristics to seek when purchasing a compass.
If the Army actually buys this book in this condition, fire the buyer. How can a book be instructional when it can't be viewed. Book legibility very poor. That is the biggest complaint.
It is a very simple, easy to understand guide - covering the basic skills required for navigation.After finding the text of this book on some global security website I felt really stupid having paid for it. There is nothing special you will find in this book. There are no military secrets or better techniques.
Covers alot of info and data useful only for those in the military. Found this book confusing. I am new to this so maybe it's just not for beginners. May work in conjunction with a lecture course, but by itself I would be surprised if anyone learned only from this book. Maps are illegible which makes the text irrelevant. It covers way too much detail all at once instead of progressing through steps.
This guide is perfect for any outdoorsman or for teaching Boy Scouts how to use a compass. Study orienteering with the handbook used by the U.S. Army.
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