APPENDIX B

MAP FOLDING TECHNIQUES

One of the first considerations in the care of maps is its proper folding.

B-1. FOLDING METHODS

Figures B-1 and B-2 show ways of folding maps to make them small enough to be carried easily and still be available for use without having to unfold them entirely.

Figure B-1. Two methods of folding a map.

B-2. PROTECTION METHOD

After a map has been folded, it should be pasted in a folder for protection. Apply adhesive to the back of the segments corresponding to A, F, L, and Q (Figure B-2).

Figure B-2. How to slit and fold a map for special use.

B-3. PRACTICE CUT

It is suggested that before attempting to cut and fold a map in the manner illustrated in Figure B-2, make a practice cut and fold with a piece of paper.

Land Navigation Training Software

• Chapter 1: TRAINING STRATEGY
• Chapter 2: MAPS
• Chapter 3: MARGINAL INFORMATION AND SYMBOLS
• Chapter 4: GRIDS
• Chapter 5: SCALE AND DISTANCE
• Chapter 6: DIRECTION
• Chapter 7: OVERLAYS
• Chapter 8: AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHS
• Chapter 9: NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AND METHODS
• Chapter 10: ELEVATION AND RELIEF
• Chapter 11: TERRAIN ASSOCIATION
• Chapter 12: MOUNTED LAND NAVIGATION
• Chapter 13: NAVIGATION IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF TERRAIN
• Chapter 14: UNIT SUSTAINMENT
• Appendix A: FIELD SKETCHING
• Appendix B: MAP FOLDING TECHNIQUES
• Appendix C: UNITS OF MEASURE AND CONVERSION FACTORS
• Appendix D: JOINT OPERATIONS GRAPHICS
• Appendix E: EXPORTABLE TRAINING MATERIAL
• Appendix F: ORIENTEERING
• Appendix G: M2 COMPASS
• Appendix H: ADDITIONAL AIDS
• Appendix I: FOREIGN MAPS
• Appendix J: GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM
• Appendix K: PRECISION LIGHTWEIGHT GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER
• Map Reading and Land Navigation GLOSSARY
• Map Reading and Land Navigation REFERENCES