Introduction
Welcome to S-244, Field Observer Pre Course Work.

In this pre-course work, you will become familiar with navigation and field mapping. The pre-course work will take approximately 8 hours to complete, depending upon your experience level. You do not have to submit answers in advance of the course; however, be prepared to discuss the material and apply navigation and field mapping skills during the course.

Objectives
1. Students will obtain basic knowledge and skills related to navigating with a map, compass and Global Positioning Service receiver.

Instructions
1. Read Basic Land Navigation (NFES 2865) - see Reference Materials section below - this self-study publication is an introduction to navigation and field mapping. Complete the Checking Your Understanding in each chapter.

2. Read the owner’s manual for your GPS receiver and have a basic understanding of how to use the receiver. This is not a GPS course. The GPS receiver will only be used to complement basic map and compass skills.

Reference Material
Basic Land Navigation (18.38 Mbytes; PDF format) 
(This is a large document. Please allow time to download)
This publication provides a general overview of basic land navigation. Each chapter ends with review questions. The instructor will either provide each student with a copy of this publication in advance of the course or each student will be directed to download and print the publication

Technical Requirements
-Adobe Reader