SFAS Land Navigation Tips

! General Advice
Maximize the training time.
* Numerous practical exercises - They are not just for knocking out the minimum effort and then stopping. During this time you can become greatly more familiar with the course and with landmarks that you will be able to use on the day.
* Numerous classes - The cadre is not being antagonistic at this stage. They will teach the material and be available for further questions.
* Unlimited time sitting around with maps and buddies - ''Find the motivated candidates'' that want to talk about Route Planning or their experiences with specific draws and landmarks. Think of it like map recon for a real mission.
Rule the Night.
* A majority of your time is during the dark hours.
* Don't get discouraged or think it's good strategy to wait until day--the chemlights actually make finding some night time points easier.
* You're going to get a little beat up and discouraged. Just push through.
Make up time by moving out when you're on nonrestrictive terrain.
* You have to get aggressive, stay aggressive, and refuse to cut yourself a moments' slack.
* Don't forget to think. They say, "Land nav. is a thinking man's game. If you're not thinking about something, you're wrong." So don't get so distracted by the idea of moving quickly that you move in error.
Judiciously Mark the Map
* Don't overmark--you'll cover good information.
* Don't undermark--you might be surprised how well you remember a specific moment from before if you leave the right notes.
Tie your map/compass/everything down.
Don't get Injured. Be careful, bypass obstacles, wear boots with ankle support, maintain your feet, etc.
Battle Fatigue and Doubt
* Don't make stupid mistakes.
* Don't give in.
* You will make stupid mistakes--how will you react? Don't give in.

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SFAS Land Navigation Tips