Military Dog Tag Land Nav Trick - Plus 4 More!

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[@TacticalXmen]

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[@dallasarnold8615]

Dude, a simpler way of measuring the paper or string is to align the end on the largest number ( 4 as in the video ) then simply read backwards on the small scale without having to move and realign. Or with the chain hold your marked spot on the chain on the 4 ( in this case ) and the end will extend over the small scale and again just read backwards down the scale.

[@jamescrowe7892]

After 40+ years I guess I need to start carrying my dog tags again. The tip about each click on the lensatic compass is mighty handy. Carry on.

[@Wolf-viking]

We learned that you can do the same just with your compass cord much faster as you don’t need to take your dogtag off

[@Countryboy071]

I think he was using the chain to measure curves, you could use string but tends not to stay put. You could do it with a compass I agree but I think he's making a point of making life easier ie quite kwickness

[@Wolf-viking]

@@Countryboy071 Well alot of soldiers make it work, with the compass measurements and the cord . You do the same with the cord then hold it against your compass cm and you gtg! 💪

[@Countryboy071]

@@Wolf-viking yes remember doing this. You're right probably better keeping dogs on. I used to use one of the older lensatic compass, with no cord (yes I'm an oldie 😆). Used to have one of the older type map measures, with the wheel on. Absolutely useless. Allways interesting to see new ideas though. Love this channel.

[@jasonsolis5416]

@@Wolf-vikingstop, you’re making the old fudds sad

[@NewHampshireJack]

Man, you are gifted as a teacher. Our young ones are addicted to these weekly lessons. Family practice sessions keep getting better and better!

[@WW5RM]

Rangers Lead the Way!

[@BigSawCat]

One of the most important vids you've done IMHO.

[@TheAtarashiiKaze]

This is solid information, well presented. I'm subbing and going to watch more now. Thanks for posting this info.

[@saritaford3667]

Navigation is definitely a weak point for me, but you break down the information so well. Thanks Andrew!!!

[@maxpower3050]

Orienting your map using the declination diagram is a new one on me. I love this stuff.

[@pollyhatch5426]

Math has never been a friend of mine. There are 2 people I have understood teaching compass use, you are one of them. Thanks.

[@asmith7876]

I've used string to measure but never thought of the dog tag chain...I kind of feel stupid not thinking of that myself! My poor compass from the 80's finally lost its glow. In pitch black night maybe it will still show some but nothing like it used to. Sucks gettin' old!

[@dallasarnold8615]

Personally, I prefer a string. The chain has a tendency to roll around as you try to align it.

[@jasonjohnson6344]

That beaded chain trick is slick. All of these points are outstanding and worth learning. 👏👏👍

[@axcx5951]

As always - simple, but great!

[@gareths8633]

Great instructions, no fluff, straight to the point.

[@Flashahol]

Navigation is the #1 skill needed after walking IMO, keep 'em coming!

[@winfieldagonoy]

Always the best and top of the line Instructor leading the way well.

[@mrkultra1655]

Thanks Andrew

[@scotty5717]

Brilliant, simply explained nav. techniques

[@arctodussimus6198]

I’ve been teaching land-navigation to my kids, nephew’s and niece’s, and anyone else that wanted to learn, since 1980. I always carry string in my map case , but the beaded chain might be a better option. With the pace beads, it is a great way to know how far you’ve traveled, and how far you have to go. The fabric marker on the cloth is an excellent idea that I have never seen before. Just proves that no matter how good you are at something, you can always learn something new.

[@edwinklaver]

Love that chain idea, I was still using tick marks lol.

[@edwardknudsen4806]

This is pure gold!

[@SuperD37]

We used a single strand from the paracord guts instead of our dogtag chain, but I like the chain idea. The solar compas was new and will definately be added to the bag of tricks. I admit though, I was surprised Pathfinders would use a highlighter on a map. We were taught to use an overlays that wouldn't easily be oriented to the map by someone else for opsec. What changed?

[@fgtrbhwerth3w]

Great tips. In the army we used the compass string for the same purpose, which is marked red/white 5mm interval. But this system is more practical, quick and straight.

[@UniversalSovereignCitizen]

Best survival channel on the Tube... or anywhere else for the simple cost of some data allowance and your time. Can't be beat. - LEGENDARY INDIVIDUAL!💜 Cheers.

[@promiseheather9733]

I love how you you said "Count with me!" It was so cute! I also actually have added a few items presented JUST IN case 😎 😱

[@les3449]

Some of these I learned during Infantry training in the early 80s but the dog tag chain for distance on a map and a couple of others are new to me. Thanks for the lessons!

[@cwwcww7465]

Ahhhhh. The memories.... Rangers lead the way for the rest of the army AFTER they got directions from the Marines with longer hair..... Semper Fi Merica.....

[@fritz1990]

And the Marines get directions from the Navy seals with even longer hair. After the Navy drops off the Marines.😂

[@cwwcww7465]

@@fritz1990 yes, but that is top secret dude... and we don't talk about it... we signed one of those dnas.... Haaaaaa.... I miss it dude.... every day.... I dont tell people that either. Semper Fi brother.

[@fritz1990]

@@cwwcww7465 lmao 🤣 it's been years. Oohrah Marine. Semper Fi.

[@iamthebeing7785]

Does anyone else feel like Andrew has a talk radio voice? This dude could totally pull off being a DJ or Talk Radio host, just saying!

[@davodeden2714]

I came up on your page quite by accident this morning. It’s been many years sense I taught land nav. But dang how much I have forgotten. So you have a new student.

[@jamesstanley4764]

Thanks for your wisdom.

[@tooterplumber1128]

Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. And thank you for taking the time and work that you put in for these videos. Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom.

[@cordellkent4790]

Thanks Again Andrew. You refreshed my education of about 45 years ago, plus you taught me some powerful new tools. Much appreciated.

[@ricks4361]

Been bingeing on your vids since finding this channel. IMO while there’s a lot of similar content out, yours is the absolute best. I have learned more tips and hacks. You teach in such an easy straightforward manner and you’ve obviously got the stars stripes and rep to back it all. Thank you, Sir, for your continued service and sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.

[@robdavidson4945]

I'm learning something new everyday. Been over 45 years since I did land navigation for serious. It's evident I have forgotten much. Semper Fi.

[@mikepayne5032]

Good morning

[@stevenensminger5737]

Love this guy I use maps and compass always when I'm in the bush . Always learning more from this channel. Subscriber for life....

[@7switty]

That would work great using the chain with the PAUL method as well. Thanks.

[@memathews]

Once again, you've delivered a handful of incredibly useful tips. Thank you and enjoy the day!

[@TJackSurvival]

Now that’s something useful

[@johnwyman5939]

Nice dam job on the good old land nav video. Brings back memories. Good information too learn because, how many people can do land nav at night, Awesome stuff ... 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

[@michaelheurkens4538]

Awesome! I did not realize how much land nav/compass stuff I had forgotten. I'd better brush up as I live remotely. I don't need it close to home, but if I have to bugger off or go deep bush... Thanks from retired Veteran here in Alberta, Canada.

[@leeames9063]

I was a 13E for 12 years of my 24 years of military service. I would always do my marks in pencil then go over them with the color standard IAW FM 6-40. This was so I could still see the markings under red or blue light. Your highlighter trick is a new one on me. HOOAH!

[@d_pete361]

I had a DS in boot back in 04 who was a Cav scout. He thought us how to use an analog watch to find north. It worked a lot like your solar compass you demonstrated.

[@DanielBelliveau-y5x]

Very educational , just the kinda stuff I love to learn , thank you very much sir . I think your a very capable person who gives valuable instruction .

[@darrensmall4313]

Using electronic means to navigate is great but knowing and practicing good old map and compass or protractor, string, and sun dial are very good skills to keep up.

[@Juli-g4d]

Excellent lesson well explained, thanks for sharing.

[@jeffhowell3310]

Very good info. Especially like the dog tag chain method and the highlighter and blue light trick

[@clayjohnson-ry8lt]

Outstanding sir! Wish I could took some classes under you while I was still in service definitely a outstanding af refresher course! Hooah!!!

[@everydaysoff]

I've done land nav, search and rescue, and now I make maps. That said, some of these tricks were new to me. Much appreciated! I will use these and pass them along. Subbed.

[@GoldenCat-g3n]

We need man vs wild show again but this time we want u in the show 🙏 🇮🇳🙏🕉️🙏🇮🇳

[@Rick-fz7tt]

Good job solider.👍🪖

[@jasongarling20]

Andrew, sir, thank you for sharing your natural abilities to teach. I follow alot of bushcraft and survivalist. I enjoy your videos. As your yt business is concerned. I feel navigating is a skill that most civilian campers neglect. So I personally feel that this would get you views. Also sanitation/medical. Just my opinion, I'm no expert. I love most of the tips,tricks, and hacks you have shown. Keep up the great work. 🔥

[@TheGingerBreadMan1987]

Lead the way!! 🇺🇲🦅

[@ARAW-__-]

Super useful info as always. Learned a lot from you already. Please keep em coming !

[@devildog17013]

Excellent tips. The dog tag chain works well, but you can also use string, jute twine, paracord, bank line, etc. I was taught to use string in (EDIT: Boy) Scouts, but soon learned you can substitute any flexible cordage. Keep up the good work.

[@robertgregory5260]

Cool stuff, I learned the florescent yellow trick a long time ago. I kept a blue light finger tip led so I could track my my route.

[@vikingwarriorinfo]

I ETS in 1992. 1984-1992 11-B. Great stuff, I needed this, been a long time. 2 thumbs up

[@dukeeod1650]

The dog tag trick is brilliant. Wish I had known it when I was at selection. thanks for sharing

[@simplefieldcraft]

With the scale on the map the reason the 1000m mark is at the end of the whole scale is so if your full measurement is between whole markers, like the demonstration of 4700 is that you just slide the the tick paper back towards the first whole marker and then the end goes into the 100m section for you to the count from 0 to the designated end. No need to put a big line on the whole marker and reposition. Simple.

[@travisott9719]

Outstanding video! I wish they would have taught us stuff like this when I was still in, without having to go to SERE school! This type of stuff would have kept me out of so much trouble and would have kept me engaged when I was that stupid 18 year old!

[@zippitydoodah5693]

Outstanding!

[@3pipper]

Excellent… You brought a tear to my eye with fond memories… cheers for that… Learned the basics in recruit training , learned more in corp training honed it in my unit… OLD SCHOOL. Is still the best … Learn good map navex coz when your battery is dead or satellites are pilfered for other tasks etc your bloody GPS is useless weight… A map A compass Sun and Stars and the understanding of how to use them , make life so much easier… Will mention you in dispatches for a well earned thirst… Cheers big ears for sharing great knowledge…

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, I have always liked the idea of going back to basics. Twenty years in the Brit Army and twenty years of going back to basics! Cheers mate. Harera

[@friendofcoal]

Another video of great content and presentation. Thanks for the information.

[@Maverick7154]

Thank you so much for this information! Your method of measuring with the paper is exactly what I did in a maths class a long time ago, my teacher blew her trumpet at me saying it’s impossible to measure like that even though I had the same final measurement as her. It just made sense to do it that way and thank you for confirming it. 😂 I love the tip on using the chain 👍

[@scottangel6462]

Awesome video!! Learned some new tools for the toolbox!!!

[@busyboy7635]

Man, you have some fantastic tips.

[@slashsplat]

Great stuff. I am going to mark up a circular plastic top with the hours to transfer to the map. Thank you.

[@thomasbrandon5111]

Kool info Col

[@Jaden48108]

A lot of cool hacks!

[@neitzsche5150]

Drew, this was one of your best videos ever. I learned a few things on it, and I consider myself fairly competent with map and compass. Excellent video.

[@grimbo73]

i saw that old flashlight and thought of camping as a kid. My buddy's dad was Air Force up here in Canada...had all sorts of old gear he got from being stationed in Germany...including stuff from the American troops he knew. it's how I learned to use a P-38 can opener...fun times.

[@dougcfrary]

Way cool 😎! Slick tips and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@JamesJohnson-if8rz]

Never used tag chain.. have used 550 guts. Laced inside the protractor's center. Use a sharpie to color the white cordage black and white. Matching the map scale. Can rapidly measure distance. Never was good with the sun compass though.

[@stuartniven2401]

Another awesome video! Thanks, Andrew!!

[@herbsmith6871]

More great information! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

[@jeffersonthomason-ry5di]

The solar compass ? That was so cool .

[@outbackowl3040]

Hi Andrew, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos

[@richardkibler3870]

Excellent approach Andrew! Having some knowledge of Dead Reckoning will also ease any fears of deviating off course.Really great knowledge to have with you,Many Thanks for your Excellent instruction,Cheers!

[@WW5RM]

Night Land Nav is always a pain! Especially as a Individual! That blue light trick has me thinking. I prefer red but I may have just found a new friend! =]

[@cujomojo]

For a long time now, Silva baseplate compass’ have come with a map scale lanyard. Negates the need to use your dog tag chain, not that we ever had chains on ours. I always had plenty of coloured strings and pipe cleaners in my map kit, used them to the same effect.

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

I have a little wheeled device in my nav pack. It measures by following the line no matter how squiggly.

[@glyngibbs9489]

Excellent as usual, thanks for sharing. The map time orientation method is a new one for me but we need to remember to use local time not daylight saving etc.

[@paulmcintyre4235]

I always used the paper method but I’ve never seen the chain method before which is brilliant but as a Veteran with 23 years service I would never take my dog tags off in the field ever period. But still I now have a spare piece of chain from a sink plug which I keep tucked in my map case which is great 👍

[@hiramhaji7813]

Outstanding

[@C.Brown5150]

I definitely appreciate you sharing this Intel.. This is information that everyone needs to know.. 👍 And the way you explained everything was easy to understand.. 🦅🇺🇲🦅

[@jimhale3879]

Thank you for the very informative video!

[@domdematteo4129]

Awesome video.Great information. Thank you.

[@axistec]

Love your straigh information content. Always learning new skills here. Great work Andrew 👍🏻

[@obiioka4413]

wow...i recall learning this in my high school geography!

[@mikeoxley6303]

Legendary as usual andrew

[@sg5sd]

Not even in the military, but I find this interesting. Thanks for the tricks!

[@Joinordie718]

Major Andrew thank you for the great knowledge share sir.🇺🇸👍

[@HyenaEmpyema]

I don't know how this factors into land navigation, but I just want to emphasize how - when mountains are a factor- distance is almost irrelevant when compared to elevation. It's deceivingly easy to look at a flat map and think something is "close" when in fact it may be a couple thousand feet above your current level. This point is especially relevant for those of us with a "tactical beer belly" (myself included). I can walk 3 miles in a straight line no problem, but on an incline? I'll be stopping every hundred feet for air.

[@hedonisticpunkvatos]

so cool! i taught myself how to nav a map using a book and surplus military compass but this is next level for me, thanks!!

[@anvayashakti2374]

Thank you brother for your tips and advices!👍🤝always appreciated💛🙏🏻

[@dammitdan106]

Secret sauce always appreciated Andrew. Me too stupid with declinating + running from fallout and cannibals in dark.

[@chuckbolik7060]

Great tutorial. Skilled Navigator.

[@tac-cobserver3788]

Awesome, thanks for sharing sir 🤙 Stay healthy for all of us & Safety First! Peace across the Globe ✌😉

[@pyeitme508]

Awesome 😎

[@victorchinchillvas]

Fckn love your content, man. Thank you.🙏🏽🤘🏽

[@andrecharlebois705]

good to see a proper 1:50000 metric \ nato map.