Neil Wilson: “Safety, Orientation, Route Planning” helps you find the right way in difficult terrain. It shows how maps are structured, how to read them and transfer their information to the terrain. It explains how to use a compass, altimeter, pedometer, sextant and GPS device, and describes how to determine direction and distance using a map and protractor as well as with a compass. But even without technology you can find your way with this book: How can you tell where south is from a tree? What can the position of the sun or a look at the night sky tell you? How can you build a compass with the simplest means? In addition, the author describes navigation in the field using a predetermined marching pace and determining a point on the map by resection. He shows how to bypass obstacles in a controlled way and monitor your direction of march in confusing terrain. The chapters “Tracking”, “Camouflage”, “Escape from a Dangerous Situation” as well as rescue and recovery contain important tips for ensuring personal safety in unsecured terrain.

- 176 pages
- 100 color illustrations
- Author: Neil Wilson
- Title: Safety, Orientation, Route Planning – The Survival Knowledge of Elite Units

- Dimensions: 240 x 170 mm