AY Honor Orienteering Requirements used by General Conference

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Orienteering

Skill Level

2

Year

1956

Version

08.11.2024

Approval authority

General Conference

Orienteering AY Honor.png
Orienteering
Recreation
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
General Conference
Year of Introduction
1956
See also



1. Explain what a topographic map is, what you expect to find on it, and three uses for it.

2. Identify at least 20 signs and symbols used on topographic maps.

3. Give the nomenclature of an orienteering compass.

4. Know the meaning of the following terms:

a. Elevation

b. Contour interval

c. Magnetic North

d. Declination

e. Scale

f. Measuring

g. Back-azimuth

h. True North

i. Azimuth

j. Distance

k. Ground forms

5. Demonstrate how to shoot a magnetic azimuth.

6. Demonstrate how to march on a magnetic azimuth.

7. Know two methods to correct for declination and when correction is necessary.

8. Be able to orient yourself and a map by inspection and by compass.

9. Explain resection and its use.


10. Prove your ability in the use of a map and/or a compass by following a one-mile (1.6 km) cross-country course with at least five given readings or control points.