NCC ESSAY QUESTION

Question

How will you find the own position with the help of Map and write the usages of Service protector and Magnetic Compass?

Answer 1

1. Lie your compass on your map.
2. Align the compass needle with the north on the map. (Your direction of travel arrow should be pointing in the direction of the landmark on the map.)
3. Find your first landmark and lie your compass so that the corner of the baseplate touches it.
4. Using the ruler on the edge of the baseplate draw a line that follows your bearing. This line can be as long as you want it.
5. Repeat these steps with a second bearing.
6. The point where the two lines meet is your bearing.

A service protector helps you plot and measure a bearing on a map. 0 to 180 degrees are to the left, and 180 to 360 are to the right. It also helps find distance with the help of the map.

A compass helps to find the magnetic North.