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This web site is a reference document dealing with map reading and land navigation.

It only provides a general overview on the subjects of map reading.

The most important consideration in map reading, and land navigation is that it is not an end in itself.  Any map is a means of communicating structured information to the map user and it remains for the map user to select and interpret the particular information required for the purpose in hand.  

 

The author was 22 years in the Army and is currently employed by H M Coastguard, and lives in  Dunoon, Argyll. 

The author is also a course provider and assessor for the National Navigation Awards Scheme (NNAS)

To become a competent map reader and land navigator is not beyond anyones capabilities, all it takes is practice and effort by the individual.

Map reading is a skill and like all skills if not put into practice reguarly, the skill is easily lost.

Robert Bell 

 

Stages in the scheme are as follows:

Bronze, Silver and Gold awards.

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 Ordnance Survey

We in the UK are quite fortunate because we have probably the best cartographers around.  Ordnance Survey is a Government department, and the word ordnance originates from the Army who produced the first maps in1791.  Ordnance Survey are constantly amending the map contents and information.

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National Navigation Awards Scheme (NNAS)

NNAS registered providers offer training in skill development, and assessment to participants.  The scheme is not in itself a leadership qualification. It concerns personal performance and is non competitive.  The various levels of the scheme lets everyone experience and demonstrate technical competence in navigation.

Normally participants begin with the Bronze award and progress through the Silver and Gold awards, with periods of further experience and consolidation between.

Above extracted from the NNAS prospective. More info 

 Images produced from Ordnance Survey Get-a-Map service.  Image reproduced with permission of Ordnance Survey and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.
 
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