Preparation of a Route Card - Star 2 Map and Compass

A route card is a document that is used by cadets as an aid to navigation and route planning.

• True

• False

The route card will only give information on the start point, finish point and the distances along the planned route.

• True

• False

A hike/journey when being planned is broken down into segments called

• Arms

• Legs

• Locations

• Bearings

In which column of the route card would a cadet write information on land marks, relief or hazards to be avoided?

• Bearing

• Distance

• Location

• Remarks

• 524219

• 219524

• 221524

• 220525

The grid bearing from St. George Sec. School to St George Primary School is 002.5˚. What is the Magnetic bearing if the GMA = 16˚?

A Route card acts as a safety device.

• True

• False

Grid bearings are taken from the start point to the end point of each leg.

• True

• False

A magnetic bearing is a bearing taken with a compass on the ground

• True

• False

4-figure grid references are given for the locations at the start and end of each leg.

• True

• False