Basic Search Operations - Land Navigation (USNG/UTM Coordinate Systems)
In today's world, searchers rely heavily on handheld technology to navigate in and around a search area. But what if those tools weren't available? This video introduces the fundamental concepts for navigating by paper map by discussing the USNG and UTM coordinate systems and how to plot points on a map. Please see below the links referenced in the video and this video's homework assignment.
MapTools.com UTM Grid Reader: https://maptools.com/product/UTMGrid24
Homework Assignment: Once you have a 1:24,000 scale UTM grid reader, access the map using the link below and plot the list of points.
Homework Map: https://sartopo.com/p/CJQHT
2282 9635
2186 9411
2037 9453
2406 9328
2114 9437
2040 9580
2367 9533
2202 9489
2308 9565
2506 9608