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Map
& Compass
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Cadets learn how to navigate using a map
and compass.
Cadets gain the same skills so that they can plan operations
and navigate any terrain.
First,
cadets learn to care for and use Ordnance
Survey maps (and the MOD's
maps produced by DGIA
(Defence Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Agency) of
United Kingdom Training Areas), plot and find six-figure
grid references, calculate distances between points, and to
recognise various conventional signs.
The
two-star map and compass course then introduces cadets to
the Silva (4/6400) and Suunto (M-5N) lightweight protractor
compass. Cadets learn to use and plot grid and magnetic
bearings in degrees, to understand the three different types
of north, to account for deviation of the grid-magnetic
angle, and to understand contour lines and more advanced
conventional signs. With this knowledge cadets can draw up
route cards to undertake night navigation exercises or
orienteering competitions.
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Name:
Cadet
Lydia Craig
Age: 13
Star Level:
1 Star
When and Why did you decide to join cadets?
"I
joined cadets at the age of 12. I joined firstly because
my older sister went to cadets but after a week or so I
found that I really enjoyed it and I started making new
friends and was having a really good time.
Later on, I realised that with all the things you
get to do in cadets it would be good for my career when
I leave school.
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What have you done in cadets?
"So
far in cadets I have done all sorts of things, like,
going on camps and passing basic training. I have
learned new skills, like first aid and have just been on
my first Expedition Training in Catterick where we
stayed in tents and got to cook our own meals, it was
great fun and really enjoyable but also quite tiring. I
am really looking forward to Annual Camp which this year
will be at Warcop."
What has been the most enjoyable part of cadets?
"The
most enjoyable part of cadets so far has been having a
laugh with friends on Expedition Training, it was really
fun and I would encourage cadets to go on it, it was a
good experience and loads of fun. The other good part of
cadets has been getting my 1 star training badge. When I
first got my badge I was really proud of achieving
something and I hope to get my 2 star badge soon."
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