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Dude, a simpler way of measuring the paper or string is to align the end on the largest number ( 4 as in the video ) then simply read backwards on the small scale without having to move and realign. Or with the chain hold your marked spot on the chain on the 4 ( in this case ) and the end will extend over the small scale and again just read backwards down the scale.
I think he was using the chain to measure curves, you could use string but tends not to stay put. You could do it with a compass I agree but I think he's making a point of making life easier ie quite kwickness
@@Countryboy071 Well alot of soldiers make it work, with the compass measurements and the cord . You do the same with the cord then hold it against your compass cm and you gtg! 💪
@@Wolf-viking yes remember doing this. You're right probably better keeping dogs on. I used to use one of the older lensatic compass, with no cord (yes I'm an oldie 😆). Used to have one of the older type map measures, with the wheel on. Absolutely useless. Allways interesting to see new ideas though. Love this channel.
I've used string to measure but never thought of the dog tag chain...I kind of feel stupid not thinking of that myself! My poor compass from the 80's finally lost its glow. In pitch black night maybe it will still show some but nothing like it used to. Sucks gettin' old!
Ahhhhh. The memories.... Rangers lead the way for the rest of the army AFTER they got directions from the Marines with longer hair..... Semper Fi Merica.....
@@fritz1990 yes, but that is top secret dude... and we don't talk about it... we signed one of those dnas.... Haaaaaa.... I miss it dude.... every day.... I dont tell people that either. Semper Fi brother.
I’ve been teaching land-navigation to my kids, nephew’s and niece’s, and anyone else that wanted to learn, since 1980. I always carry string in my map case , but the beaded chain might be a better option. With the pace beads, it is a great way to know how far you’ve traveled, and how far you have to go. The fabric marker on the cloth is an excellent idea that I have never seen before. Just proves that no matter how good you are at something, you can always learn something new.
Great tips. In the army we used the compass string for the same purpose, which is marked red/white 5mm interval. But this system is more practical, quick and straight.
Some of these I learned during Infantry training in the early 80s but the dog tag chain for distance on a map and a couple of others are new to me. Thanks for the lessons!
Best survival channel on the Tube... or anywhere else for the simple cost of some data allowance and your time. Can't be beat. - LEGENDARY INDIVIDUAL!💜 Cheers.
Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. And thank you for taking the time and work that you put in for these videos. Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom.
Been bingeing on your vids since finding this channel. IMO while there’s a lot of similar content out, yours is the absolute best. I have learned more tips and hacks. You teach in such an easy straightforward manner and you’ve obviously got the stars stripes and rep to back it all. Thank you, Sir, for your continued service and sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.
Using electronic means to navigate is great but knowing and practicing good old map and compass or protractor, string, and sun dial are very good skills to keep up.
I was a 13E for 12 years of my 24 years of military service. I would always do my marks in pencil then go over them with the color standard IAW FM 6-40. This was so I could still see the markings under red or blue light. Your highlighter trick is a new one on me. HOOAH!
Excellent tips. The dog tag chain works well, but you can also use string, jute twine, paracord, bank line, etc. I was taught to use string in (EDIT: Boy) Scouts, but soon learned you can substitute any flexible cordage. Keep up the good work.
I came up on your page quite by accident this morning. It’s been many years sense I taught land nav. But dang how much I have forgotten. So you have a new student.
Awesome! I did not realize how much land nav/compass stuff I had forgotten. I'd better brush up as I live remotely. I don't need it close to home, but if I have to bugger off or go deep bush... Thanks from retired Veteran here in Alberta, Canada.
Outstanding video! I wish they would have taught us stuff like this when I was still in, without having to go to SERE school! This type of stuff would have kept me out of so much trouble and would have kept me engaged when I was that stupid 18 year old!
I've done land nav, search and rescue, and now I make maps. That said, some of these tricks were new to me. Much appreciated! I will use these and pass them along. Subbed.
Excellent… You brought a tear to my eye with fond memories… cheers for that… Learned the basics in recruit training , learned more in corp training honed it in my unit… OLD SCHOOL. Is still the best … Learn good map navex coz when your battery is dead or satellites are pilfered for other tasks etc your bloody GPS is useless weight… A map A compass Sun and Stars and the understanding of how to use them , make life so much easier… Will mention you in dispatches for a well earned thirst… Cheers big ears for sharing great knowledge…
I had a DS in boot back in 04 who was a Cav scout. He thought us how to use an analog watch to find north. It worked a lot like your solar compass you demonstrated.
Very educational , just the kinda stuff I love to learn , thank you very much sir . I think your a very capable person who gives valuable instruction .
Thank you so much for this information! Your method of measuring with the paper is exactly what I did in a maths class a long time ago, my teacher blew her trumpet at me saying it’s impossible to measure like that even though I had the same final measurement as her. It just made sense to do it that way and thank you for confirming it. 😂 I love the tip on using the chain 👍
Andrew, sir, thank you for sharing your natural abilities to teach. I follow alot of bushcraft and survivalist. I enjoy your videos. As your yt business is concerned. I feel navigating is a skill that most civilian campers neglect. So I personally feel that this would get you views. Also sanitation/medical. Just my opinion, I'm no expert. I love most of the tips,tricks, and hacks you have shown. Keep up the great work. 🔥
I definitely appreciate you sharing this Intel.. This is information that everyone needs to know.. 👍 And the way you explained everything was easy to understand.. 🦅🇺🇲🦅
Never used tag chain.. have used 550 guts. Laced inside the protractor's center. Use a sharpie to color the white cordage black and white. Matching the map scale. Can rapidly measure distance. Never was good with the sun compass though.
Excellent approach Andrew! Having some knowledge of Dead Reckoning will also ease any fears of deviating off course.Really great knowledge to have with you,Many Thanks for your Excellent instruction,Cheers!
Night Land Nav is always a pain! Especially as a Individual! That blue light trick has me thinking. I prefer red but I may have just found a new friend! =]
Dang it I don’t have a dog tag chain. But I might just tear the chain off my ceiling fan so I can do what you just showed me. Thank you for another great video lol I feel bad for my ceiling fan.😊
Any hardware store, you can probably get a foot of pull chain for a dollar. A local ACE Hardware might just give it to you if you're buying other stuff at the same time.
i saw that old flashlight and thought of camping as a kid. My buddy's dad was Air Force up here in Canada...had all sorts of old gear he got from being stationed in Germany...including stuff from the American troops he knew. it's how I learned to use a P-38 can opener...fun times.
I always used the paper method but I’ve never seen the chain method before which is brilliant but as a Veteran with 23 years service I would never take my dog tags off in the field ever period. But still I now have a spare piece of chain from a sink plug which I keep tucked in my map case which is great 👍
Excellent as usual, thanks for sharing. The map time orientation method is a new one for me but we need to remember to use local time not daylight saving etc.
Drew, this was one of your best videos ever. I learned a few things on it, and I consider myself fairly competent with map and compass. Excellent video.
I don't know how this factors into land navigation, but I just want to emphasize how - when mountains are a factor- distance is almost irrelevant when compared to elevation. It's deceivingly easy to look at a flat map and think something is "close" when in fact it may be a couple thousand feet above your current level. This point is especially relevant for those of us with a "tactical beer belly" (myself included). I can walk 3 miles in a straight line no problem, but on an incline? I'll be stopping every hundred feet for air.
We used a single strand from the paracord guts instead of our dogtag chain, but I like the chain idea. The solar compas was new and will definately be added to the bag of tricks. I admit though, I was surprised Pathfinders would use a highlighter on a map. We were taught to use an overlays that wouldn't easily be oriented to the map by someone else for opsec. What changed?
For a long time now, Silva baseplate compass’ have come with a map scale lanyard. Negates the need to use your dog tag chain, not that we ever had chains on ours. I always had plenty of coloured strings and pipe cleaners in my map kit, used them to the same effect.
I can see an adaptation of that dog tag chain technique that'd be even easier to use. Find a chain whose beads equal 100 meters on the map. Lay the chain along the route and count the beads. Make every bead black, and the counting would be even easier.
