Land Navigation

[@jasonspears8205]

I've been out of the Army for over 20 years and haven't done land nav since. I'm so grateful you put this on here. Pat Mac you are a great teacher ..keep it up man

[@Valkyrie1911]

Only been 5 for me and I still needed this.

[@tntshuffle-9799]

Technology will prove to be our downfall...

[@ericbeauchamp7385]

I loved being my platoon's navigator. Semper Fi

[@rayr1642]

What most civilians don't understand is that GPS can be spoofed (false signals or interference caused by a land based transmitter). Military grade GPS equipment can't be spoofed but if you don't have access to that gear, map and compass is your only other option.

[@shanemccray4050]

No matter how good you are or were at land nav getting a refresher is always good!

[@bones1x285]

I've been in the army national guard for 6 years and the army reserves for a little over a year, I can confirm that we still do fundamental old school land nav. Its still a thing!

[@joseh9021]

😂 national guard reserves 😂😂😂😂😂 you’re not fooling no one. All you need to know is where the armory is and what time is lunch and the time you get off .

[@TorchOnTarget]

@@joseh9021 Never thought when I Was 16 and KZbin and Facebook started popping off I would see older vets gatekeeping and dogging each other LOL

[@MrJbedo]

​@@joseh9021lmao like active duty is any different. Just add BS duties like KP, cleaning shitters etc

[@madebyvirgo2666]

@@joseh9021I know more guard dudes that do more then active lmfao Active dudes just stay in dorms and have a bed time … national guard usually gets the same amount of training as active in the 2-5 days a month (ps most active units can’t deploy … national guard deploys more) the best shooters are National guard inside the army look up the stats

[@stansdad1]

Passing on knowledge. Basic dude stuff. 🤘🏻

[@Jeff-Larryson]

man i feel dumb. i have watched this 2 times now. another dozen or so and i may catch on.

[@frankb2602]

@patmac great bit. batteries die. protractors don't!

[@lesmontgomery7]

Thanks for the refresher Pat Mac!!

[@tonyagriffin5474]

I could have used this skill when I got lost on a nature hike in brown county Indiana way back in 98 😂 actually learned something and I’m waiting for the 2nd part…

[@Drop_off_on_the_right]

IU grad. I know this place.

[@bbarker5766]

Ahhh.... the fun stuff revisited!! How about some night land nav??

[@justinmoss1524]

FYSA, Land Nav is now being added back into the Army's NCO Basic Leader Course. It's a much needed reintroduction.

[@skolfd4494]

I’m on a hotshot crew with the USFS, awesome refresher. Going to teach my wife once I’m back home from this fire!

[@evilabelincoln3787]

"so i gotta be counting the whole time?" "yep" "shit!" that was my reaction the first time too

[@joshuamelby]

Pat you are an awesome teacher. Thanks for this video! "Polaris!"

[@brena3582]

Straight forward, not over complicated and spoken in lamens terms for a novice to understand immediately. Awesome work boss!

[@vhalym4981]

Never miss the opportunity to be your own batman.

[@mrdrprof99]

Instructions unclear I killed my parents, and I'm not a billionaire.

[@Worstpersonsingular]

This is great. The best beginners video I was able to find

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Excellent brother!!! Vital stuff, metal up!!!

[@18ipmg]

Good stuff. It’s actually scary how devolved land navigation instincts are in everyone.

[@Nointrocody]

This dude is a badass. I'll bet he chews snuff while he drinks his coffee. Badass!!!

[@joehorn1792]

I retired in 2017 from the military and the one thing I remember is that even in the military, it was always hard to find a good Land Nav Instructor. Land Nav is a very difficult subject to teach. Thanks for making this easy to understand Pat Mac!

[@aaronklemm]

Y’all should put an affiliate link for the map and other special gear.

[@SRTPCC]

Nope, Thank you for your service bro

[@gunchief0811]

Land Nav was my favorite Military/Infantry SKill I learned it in High school J.R.O.T.C. it gives us the warrior the confidence to be able to think through problems in any Lost in the woods scenario. it's good stuff basic Land Nav is awesome it needs to always be an essential skill in the U.S. Army and U.S. Marine Corps Regardless of technology.

[@boatdriver9533]

It's important for boaters as well. I learned how to use a sextant many years ago, but a skill I try to refresh myself with on an annual basis. Bowditch is a great reference for all boaters.

[@effu9375]

In AIT, we did land navigation and my group some how walked into a restricted airfield that wasn't fenced off all the way.

[@elmarkok7657]

From South Africa, Thank you Pat Mac.

[@MichaelDavis-uu9zh]

This is making its way back into our military culture with the new expert soldier badge. This incentivizes the mastery of the basics: Land nav Medical lanes Weapon proficiency General combat drills and reports SKL, Radio and dagr utilization

[@jondavidmcnabb]

I just learned about this and went full tilt. These are called basic soldier skills. If you can't complete these then you shouldn't be a soldier....

[@TRspeaksTRUTH]

I like that you don't just preach, ya teach. Purdy work.

[@sheilameagher3675]

Apparently, you are completely unaware of the Volunteer Search and Rescue Community in North American, where this is standard basic training. Well at least you mentioned declination (but you did not address that in relation to the declination settings on a compass). In Canada, we are trained to do this without the protractor. Thank you for showing the pacing. It stumps a lot of people. We call the'Ranger beads' Pacing beads.

[@AmeriCreed]

Awesome video for a novice who wants to learn these things. It's like learning how to fight, the more you learn, the more confidence grows.

[@Blackcloud_Garage]

I think all this "Sergeant's time" training is great. Keep it up please👍👍

[@bsellman6881]

This is epic real land now training you don't get that in basic b******* schools in the army or any of the services you are a special selected person to be in a career field that requires that, I am Air Force I am a boom operator Air Force guy so we did this and it was awesome thanks Pat and crew you guys are a tight crew and I appreciate what you do

[@almillar7280]

Pat really is absolute mastery of the basics. No bullshit just unadulterated skill.

[@chriskeating5926]

Omg Pat Mac is such a Wicked Awesome teacher , I have to buy him some beers when he comes to Boston! CHEERS PAT , THANK YOU FOR ALL THESE BAD ASS VIDEOS 🤘 ROCK AND ROLL

[@justjsse8917]

I needed this refresher. Haven't done real land nav in 10 years

[@55Oden]

I try and stay ontop of these basic skill i learned in the military over 20 some yrs ago. PAT you make it simple to focus and execute. Great instruction. Keep up the basic dude stuff! 🙏🤙

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

Well explained and delivered! You done a great job of combining everything together making it usable. I like the bead on the leather cord to count a 100m distance! Impressive delivery! Thanks for the video!

[@goodluck2522]

Lol CJ got me with that Count impression.. SESAME STREET BABY!

[@j.e.g2321]

Brings back map reading days thanks for the very needs refresher coarse PAT signed lost in the woods!!!!

[@QuantumMechanic_88]

Respect sent from North New Mexico SAR . Thanks

[@Nate1984Mac]

Thank you Pat

[@Mrgunsngear]

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[@36surferjoe]

Honestly that was the best US. Freehand drawing I’ve ever seen anyone do! Bravo sir! Where can a guy find a map like the one you have? I am a proud North Carolina resident as well. My father was 101st airborne at Fort Bragg unfortunately He passed in 2016 .

[@anaMoc1038]

First day lunch. Scrap Yard Been unloading construction bins, separating cast iron/aluminum/copper spun motors/steel, tangled inn chain and clothes hangers, standing inn 6 inches of water. Each piece from the rear differential, to the tiny bolt must be isolated to produce the finest American metals, and tank armor, aircraft wing.

[@10thmountainvet]

Awesome to see this. Ft. Drum was terrible for land-nav; little terrain features and lots of swap. Nothing more fun than rucking a full LLVI loadout and having a "smart" leader shooting a straight line through the swamp to "save time" lol.

[@Bartisim0]

Thanks for the awesome video Pat.

[@johnc6655]

This is valuable knowledge to keep stowed in back of your noodle. Better to have it and not need it. Then to need it and not have it. Thank you Mr. Mac

[@johnneydoe]

Thank you!!! I’ve got 8 or more books on it and watched courses and videos and each time you explained something those fragments accumulated from all the info ingested started to connect and now I understand!

[@bms3716]

I’ve been retired for over 6 years…great refresher!!!

[@FranciscoJavierOutdoors]

One of my favorite videos! Looking forward to the rest of this series.

[@FERALDOG4]

I use vegetative growth - in the northern hemisphere most of the branches on the trees are leaning toward South. Photosynthesis keeps me from getting “lost”.

[@robwalsh9843]

Thanks for the video PM!

[@joshbattista7049]

This is a great refresher on land navigation that's not electronic. These days everyone is relying on electronic navigation, and not using the good old fashioned maps that can be bought in a store. The way you think is excellent if shit were to hit the fan.

[@skibor3781]

Great info/refresher that all patriots should know. I am a firm believer in being able to accomplish things w/o tech. I hv started teaching this and a host of others to my 4yr old granddaughter. Jump Tough Pat Mac!

[@barrysmith916]

One of the more important videos you have ever done 👍.

[@DV11b]

I love land nab! The video reminds me of my first experience with it at Ft. Bennington. Something peaceful about wondering around in the pines.

[@traceeburris511]

Authentic passion.

[@j.e.g2321]

Refresher course always needed thank you Pat keep it up.

[@JJ-nl4hm]

Thanks Mac.

[@alextop1850]

Great vid any on star night navigation

[@forrestmarsh8787]

Absolutely great video. I love this foundational knowledge. So close to magic

[@lumberingbearadventuregear207]

I am a huge advocate of map and compass, carrying a road atlas and using topo maps to find and orient locations.

[@livinroomlongshanks]

Pat, THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS SHIT FOR FREE!

[@floridaswampdogs8121]

Awesome as always You did a excellent job of making it simple for beginners You didn’t overload with to much at once

[@DDGVET4]

Great job. My last land nav was at Camp Shelby in 1987 with the Seabees. The only thing I had forgotten was the LARS rule. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@nateanderson6328]

Man I love when you do navigation videos. I'm a land surveyor and you're correct, map navigation is dying, also in my trade. Keep'em coming bro!

[@andrewmcadams5768]

The best class I’ve seen so far!

[@The_John_Galt]

Dude this was amazing

[@thechadillac1211]

Dude! I remember navigating LA county with a Thomas guide! It worked 100% of the time.

[@The_Greyman]

It’s a dying art .. for sure thanks Pat

[@Mr.Plight]

We had to use land navigation up in Bridgeport, CA during Mountain Communications course. Before that we spent a full day going over land nav and all of the details associated. It's a dying art.

[@elijahlorenzo2974]

Very cool. Thank you.

[@smgilmore85]

To have true proficiency and skills one must be skilled and proficient and master the basics. Most people underestimate how far mastering the basics will get you.

[@TheTubejunky]

Really want to practice this and EVERYONE SHOULD these days.

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

Valuable information. Thanks Pat.

[@Hondarc51red]

So much knowledge to share!

[@serialcarpens290]

My unit used to do land nav regularly especially on UDP’s. I prided myself on finishing first or at the top every time. The team that finished first would get a day off and it was nice to get it! Thank you Mac for the refresher.

[@jondavidmcnabb]

hallelujah!!! Pat is on the money with this issue. I learned in Alabama in the summer of 1990 to do land nav in basic and AIT. This is before GPS was prevalent. Thank God those senior NCO's trained me using a map and compass and ranger beads!!!!

[@bsellman6881]

His training a spot on is the best instructor for this I feel, better than the ones I had in sear aircrew air force, that experience was great but didn't do a lot of basic land Nav.... I picked up the skill later in years doing rescue and other apps as a civilian /other ...lol...

[@jondavidmcnabb]

@@bsellman6881 There are several videos of Pat as a civilian teaching soldiers. I don't think they understand how absolutely cool and awesome that would be. He is an excellent teacher.

[@TheQuantumPotato]

Maybe I'm a traditionalist, but I definitely feel that if you're going out into the backcountry or off trail with just a GPS (or even just your phone!), you're asking for trouble. Batteries die, signal gets lost or refracts giving an inaccurate fix, devices get lost or broken, and most important of all you don't actually have full awareness of your environment (especially as it relates to navigating), because you've just been blindly following a GPS. It's definitely nice to have a GPS so you can double-check things, be very accurate and quick when you need to know exactly where you are, etc., but in my mind it definitely shouldn't be relied upon.

[@callumthorsen5474]

We line the edge of the compass set to north with the grid lines and orientate the map to North. Then the edge of the compass on the line between the 2 points you want to travel between turn the compass dial to North again and it'll give you bearing.

[@JettisonM]

Which level do we need to see the rest of this video? This is definitely a skill worth mastering and teaching your kids. Thanks PatMac!

[@fpadua4209]

thanks Pat

[@jamesblackburn9145]

With technology l saw people using their phones to try to navigate through the woods. When SHTF just my opinion is that it could be also used to track you. My phone will be ditched. This is a good video and l agree it is a dying art. 👍🏻

[@avagrace2181]

Great vid Mac!!!

[@Barchenhund]

Just my opinion. Grid Map/Compass land navigation is just as important as the ability to use iron sights.

[@LionheartSJZ]

This is so exciting to watch! Can't wait for the next part!

[@therulesaredifferent8280]

This is awesome. Thanks Mac.

[@warriors4life89]

Thank you for teaching us! ❤🤟

[@shortstackdale4516]

Thanks for this!

[@dustinbanneddotvideo2082]

🇺🇸Awsome information 🇺🇸 people will definitely need to know this in the near future

[@codysoffos1258]

Loved this video! Great lesson can’t wait for part 2.

[@JEB-vu6ey]

Great job once again Pat

[@Celtic-Iron]

This is amazing I had no idea just how much in complicated it is. Ty sir

[@trailurchin7369]

I couldn’t effectively do land nav until I went to selection! Made it to all my points. Nice refresher.

[@ralphholiman7401]

We used to do land nav in Boy Scouts. At camporees, we would have contests, where there would be a huge field near the woods with a dozen or stakes in the ground with numbers on them. You would be given a number of the stake to start at, and your courses and distances, and then when you had finished, sometimes hours later, you would hopefully end up at the right stake (and you wouldn't know if you ended up at the right one or not, until you reported in). The person with the lowest time, who actually ended up at the right stake would be the winner.

[@jjt1093]

In the 90s we still used map and compass in the CAF, Ill be honest I got damn lazy and use gps now and seeing this Im digging out the old gear and hitting the maps again still have an idea of it of course not totally forgotten, but most important for me Im not confident in my ability to nav accurately

[@walterblock8272]

Aside from practical applications navigation is fun, interesting and rewarding. And I think maps are beautiful, I have some historic and modern maps in frames on the wall. It's a skill well worth keeping alive even if electronic navigation never ever failed and batteries lasted forever.

[@ejb4375]

Great refresher video! It's been more then a decade since I have done this. One little nit question; if your initial position is [17SPU]4638 9935 and you are navigating to 4635 9975 (11:26), the easting track would be west by 30 meters and north by 400 meters. That direction would be NNW (about 355 degrees) and not NNE (16 degree - 13:35). A 16 degree heading, from the initial position for about 400 meters, would be somewhere close to 4649 9974? I could be totally off-base, though. Thanks for this video!

[@jkrjhn8]

Great stuff!