Secrets to Passing Land Nav at Ranger School

[@robertedwards7749]

Excellent Excellent very helpful words of wisdom. A realtor would say Location , location, location but a Ranger will say Details Details Details. What I took from all of this was confidence. Each baby step is designed to build your confidence that one step more. Thats what I need to work on. I have always been on the shy side of confidence. Drives me crazy!!!! Your vids are more and more helpful. Thank you.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Well done Bill! I had 3 land navigation "tests" in Ranger Class 11/77, 2 in Mountain Phase and 1 in Florida Phase. - RLTW 2/75 As another tip: If your map is not waterproof, laminate it ASAP!!

[@mikelgeren149]

There's a S.F. guy that makes a point about using a red light . He ask , "how do you see the red lines on a topo?" It is suggested to use your poncho with a white light . I need to practice . 👍👍👍👍👍

[@stevek8829]

You get a headlamp with red and orange.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Most military maps are read light readable.

[@robertw4230]

I passed land nav at Bragg during BLC way back in the day .

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Excellent video and completely explaining all factors,thank man.raise that flask.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Up high!

[@johnburgin7478]

Thanks for the help . Definitely need to work on my map / compass skills . Have a great evening

[@mariogonzalez9827]

Outstanding!!! Thanks again for the tips and tricks!!! You are a master of your craft! Hell yeah big Stoke!👍

[@dennisseverns4014]

Not planning to go to Ranger School any time soon. We had roughly the same number of no go's when I went through SFAS. Understand it was much higher in SFQC before they initiated the selection phase. Another great video and great advise, thanks for sharing.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@johnnjeru7509]

Awesome job! Keep it up!

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

That's a beautiful forest

[@robertweldon7909]

I realize that you are talking about passing a RANGER SCHOOL Nav. Course, and is part of TACTICAL training. Why does everything have to be TACTICAL? I have a basic understanding of topographic maps. One of their draw backs is that what ever declination is shown on that map, unless it is brand new, declination on a brand new ISSUE of that map, the declination can be way off. Walk 1/2 mile east or west and the declination will differ slightly. I'll guess about 1/2 degree. Over a long distance, that 1/2 degree becomes hundreds of feet of east west error. So, and here's a tip from a "No Nothing", Look up the up to date declination for the area where you are and reset your compass. Also, remember the declination will be different from one place to another, even as little as CROSS OVER" into a neighboring Topographic map quadrangle. So before using your compass, you have to know a whole bunch of stuff that effects the use of the thing. I've relied on dead rezoning for years, by reading the topography and done OK, but then It has never been TACTICAL EITHER. Being able to read the topography, is vital, but only in a survival or tactical situation. I, myself, would have no chance of passing that test, without a whole bunch of CLASS ROOM instruction first, so that I can even understand your terminology. None the less, this is a great video, chuck full of great information. Anyone who wishes to be part of any of the SEPCIAL FORCESES units of our military needs this information and, gentlemen, you have my respect. Old Muttly (icon at the left) Gives you all a right snappy salute. ;-)

[@STOKERMATIC]

Got a good video coming soon about declination -

[@dennisseverns4014]

Never had to navigate at Benning, pretty sure it is much like Bragg, rolling hills and pine trees with few terrain features. Have to trust your compass and your pace count.

[@raleverett]

I happened to find a compass during Mountain Phase, Class 5/79. It was half buried and I found it with my knee when got I down on one knee, ouch! Still have it. Some poor Ranger student before me probably got a minus spot report for losing it!

[@rexchris5283]

Good to hear this is a self correcting course, I was told it was not. Thank you for the video.

[@charlesborum3910]

I did a lot of Map reading and land navigation in the jungles of Panama when I was station in the army in Panama for 2 1/2 years in that’s triple canopy jungle. If you can navigate through that you can navigate through anything. It’s a lot of attention to detail. Thank you it was a great video.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Outstanding! I’ve worked through some jungles as well but not in Panama. Appreciate your service brother! 🥃🇺🇸

[@charlesborum3910]

Thank you For your service too brother

[@johnkline5930]

Great points Top!!! Plotting twice saves time on the back end IMO!

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@louiemorris9598]

I'll add check your compass. I was doing a land nav course. And I was not hitting my points. Come to find out my compass was off. So check your compass with other people or a spare one.

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@SmallPound]

Keep doing your thing!

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@On-Our-Radar-24News]

Land nav wasnt a big deal for me in RIP. I some how got it. Good instructors helped.

[@jameschancey251]

I hate running into trees and shit.😆 Great info as always.

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@paulzimmerman3895]

Just excellent instruction! Appreciate your skill level and your service. Have a great week, sir!

[@STOKERMATIC]

You too!

[@jkrjhn8]

Another excellent land nav video!

[@stevenkeithley4336]

Great video Stoker keep em coming bud. Hope you had a great Easter too bud. Looking forward to the next video. Stay safe and be well brother. Strength and Honor... 👊 🤙 🍻

[@abauto5408]

Excellent advice!

[@shahidsawati]

Cool

[@josephbutros8526]

Super Cool Video! Thank you

[@Raytesla26]

Plot your points 3 times to make sure your ready, than go the furthest point no matter what, hardest first than rest is easy.

[@stephenlindsey9233]

Great material thanks

[@MA-lq6eb]

💥😎4 THE ALGORITHM👍🇺🇸 🕸STAY STOKED!🕸

[@shabanbello8531]

For the algorithm ✅

[@sgbradley]

I'm number #9% so I just use the Garmin, it's a no brainer just like me.

[@STOKERMATIC]

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[@calmolly1]

Good advise

[@joefennell7535]

Do the boys go solo or teams? Sounds like solo. We used to do teams, but it weren’t rangers. Easier that way I guess. Good luck fellas. Thanks Top.

[@STOKERMATIC]

Single for evaluation

[@Michael-ui1tp]

Would it be possible to do an in-depth video on contour lines?

[@jamescrowe7892]

Mr. Joshua. He's not an albino, jackrabbit SOB is he? A little "Lethal Weapon" reference there. Very good info here. How much classroom time is spent on land nav before going out on a practical exercise?

[@STOKERMATIC]

🤣 great catch! I’m not sure TBH.

[@STOKERMATIC]

🤣 great catch! I’m not sure TBH.

[@eghnoopy]

Great tips! Are you actually at THE course in this video?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Not physically - but the Google map was.

[@ayejay6304]

I’m going to boot soon on an option 40 only thing I’m worried about is land nav I don’t know a single thing about land nav I don’t even know how to use a compass or read a map…any tips?

[@STOKERMATIC]

Check out my land nav playlist!

[@Counselor77]

Two is one and one is none.

[@fakenewsisthenews3542]

If I am going to get my first physical map, should it be a 7.5 & 15 minute topo map from the USGS?

[@STOKERMATIC]

I only do MGRS or UTM