Task 1: Navigate from One Point on the Ground to Another Point While Dismounted (Day)

TEST STANDARDS:

1. Determine the 8-digit grid coordinate of the starting stake to within 100 meters of its location (the two letter 100,000 meter grid square identifier prefix must be included).
2. Locate four of the five stakes by using land navigation techniques.
3. Record the identification number of each stakes.
4. Complete all performance measures within the specified time determined by the EIB board.

SOLDIER'S MANUAL CROSSWALK: This task is based on task number 071-329-1006 and 071-510-0001 in STP 21-24-SMCT Soldier's Manual of Common Tasks, Skill Level 2 and FM 21-26 Land Navigation.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: Lensatic compasses (NSN 6605-01-196-6971) , 1:50,000-scale military map sheets, protractors and coordinate scales (GTA 5-2-12), field tables, sample stake, lane stakes, operations tent (at start and finish points), Lister bags (or other water containers), radios, control vehicle, first-aid equipment and supplies, pace count beads, and FB Forms 20-R and 20-3-R. A 100 meter distance should be marked off for candidates to determine their 100m pace count.

NOTE: Members of the EIB committee who have been certified by the EIB board must administer this station. It is not recommended to use a land navigation committee unless they are certified and are accountable to the EIB board.

SITE SETUP: Ensure the course conforms to the standards described in the following general instructions section. After candidates are briefed, they should move to their assigned starting stake. There they must plot the 8-digit grid coordinate of that stake. The candidate then proceeds through the course, following the instructions provided on the FB Form 20-R (EIB Test Requirement Sheet, Day Land Navigation).

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Each candidate must negotiate and successfully complete the day land navigation phase and night land navigation phase. For the purpose of retests, both the day and night phases are each considered one point. Candidates must satisfy all performance measures to receive a passing score on each point.

Brief all candidates on their responsibilities to other candidates in need of first aid. Candidates will not be penalized for providing assistance but may retake the test without penalty if they fail as a result of rendering aid.

The local EIB board ensures that the courses can be completed within the time specified in the standards. STP 21-24-SMCT recommends one hour for a 3,000-meter lane. Base the time standards on the validation of the two courses (day and night) conducted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), the number being determined by the EIB board. The SMEs cannot have participated in the design of the course in order to replicate a candidate taking the course from scratch.

COURSE LAYOUT: Ensure the day land navigation course contains enough stakes to permit using several lanes at the same time. Each lane should be at least 4,000 to 6,000 meters in length and include at least four directional changes and five legs. No stake should be closer than 100 meters to another stake. Use distractor stakes, but they should be no closer than 100 meters to a lane stake or another distract or stake. Clearly mark the stakes with signs. The signs should be 12 inches by 12 inches; half of the sign is white and the other half is international orange. Stake the sign into the ground so that the bottom of the sign is not less than 5 feet nor more than 7 feet above the ground. Each sign must have a clearly identifiable unique letter or number on it. The night land navigation phase should include sufficient stakes to allow running several lanes at once. Each lane should be at least 2,000 to 3,000 meters long and include at least two directional changes and three legs. No stake on the course should be closer than 150 meters to another. Use distractor stakes, but they should be no closer than 150 meters to a lane stake or another distractor stake. Clearly mark stakes with signs. The signs should be 12 inches by 12 inches; half of the sign is white and the other half is international orange. Place the stake in the ground so that the bottom of the sign is not less than 5 feet nor more than 7 feet above the ground. Each sign must have a clearly identifiable, unique letter or number on it.

"Let me have your attention. At this point, you will navigate to one point on the ground while dismounted (day). This will test your ability to navigate from one stake to another during daylight hours with a map, lensatic compass, protractor, and coordinate scale ( GTA 5-2-12). At your starting stake, you will determine and record the 8-digit coordinate of the starting stake to within 100 meters of its location. Then, you will be given an 8-digit grid coordinate to stake No. 2. You will complete the requirements for locating this stake and then proceed to the next stake. At stakes 2, 3, 4, 5, and the finish stake, you must identify and record all stake identification numbers. The identification numbers will be posted on 12- by 12-inch signs painted white and international orange. The signs are on 5-7 foot stakes. You will receive a map, a compass, a protractor, and a requirements sheet. Do not begin this test point until you are told to do so. Once all candidates have received their requirement sheets, I will announce,"

"Begin."

"At this time, you will have _____(time to be determined by EIB board) in which to complete all requirements and report to the scorer's tent located at _____(location to be determined by EIB board). If you do not meet the requirements or if you lose your requirement sheet or it cannot be read, you will not receive a passing score. All work and navigation are accomplished by the individual candidate, not by buddy teams. You are presently located at ___ ________ (8-digit location). The course boundaries are ___ ________ and ___ _________. The starting stakes are located ____ ________ (indicate the direction)."

(Discuss the appropriate safety precautions and responsibilities for providing assistance to injured candidates.)

"What are your questions?"

"Begin."

Task 1: Navigate from One Point on the Ground to Another Point While Dismounted (Night)

TEST CONDITIONS: During the hours of darkness, on a land navigation course, 1:50,000 scale topographical map, pace count beads, a lensatic compass, colored lens flashlights/chemical lights (optional).

NOTE: The land navigation course will be self-correcting.

TEST STANDARDS: The candidate must record the identification number of two out of the three stakes, excluding the starting stake. The candidate must complete the requirements within the specified time.

SOLDIER'S MANUAL CROSSWALK: This task is based on task number 071-329-1006 in STP 21-24-SMCT. and FM 21-26.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR POINT: Topographical maps, Lensatic compasses (NSN 6605-01-196-6971), pace count beads, field tables, operations tent (at start and finish point), Lister bags (or other water containers), radios, control vehicle, first-aid equipment and supplies, colored lens flashlights, chemical lights (optional), and FB Forms 20-1-R and 20-4-R.

SITE SETUP: Refer to general instructions for daytime test.

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

"Let me have your attention. At this point, you will navigate to one point on the ground while dismounted (night). This will test your ability to navigate from one stake to another stake on land during darkness using only a compass. You are required to locate and record the identification number at stakes 2, 3, and the finish stake. You must get two out of the three correct and report to the scorer's tent within ____ (time to be specified by EIB board) hours of the start time to pass this test point. The identification numbers will be posted on the 12- by 12-inch signs, painted white and international orange. The signs are on 5-7 foot stakes. After all the candidates receive a requirement sheet, I will announce,"

"Begin."

"At that time, you will move to your starting stake. Your time starts when I say, "

"Begin"

"The scorer's tent located at ____ _______. If you do not meet the requirements or if you lose your requirement sheet or it cannot be read, you will not receive a passing score. Navigation is accomplished by the individual, not by buddy teams. Flashlights with red lenses or chem lights are used to read the requirement sheet and to write answers. Flashlights with clear lenses will be used in emergencies only. Flashlights will not be used to negotiate the course. The course boundaries are ___ ________, ___ _________, and ___ ___________. The starting points are located ___ _________ (indicate the location of the starting stakes)."

(Discuss appropriate safety precautions and responsibilities for providing assistance to injured candidates.)

"What are your questions?"

"Begin."