Thread: topo maps

Originally Posted by Rushy

Sure thing Pete. Raymond the first thing to know is that just because you are holding the map up the correct way, it doesn't mean you are facing North. The second thing to know is that the blue lines indicate water courses (creeks, streams, rivers etc) but keep your eyes open as water is seldom blue so you need to carry a flannel to test its wetness. It is easy to identify though as it flows down hill. Ha ha ha ha. The next time I take you out, I will take your GPS from you and give you some practical map reading and orientation practice.

Hahahaha

I got 5 days CB Parade during basic for convincing four members of a rival squad they had their map upside down. They where 5 hours over due at the end of the days exercise.

When I was given a chance to explain in front of the RSM at my charge hearing apparently saying "It's not my fault they chose not to listen in your class Sir" is not a defence to sending them on a wild goose chase.

Cheers
Pete