
Navigation for Search and Rescue
Essential Map, Compass & Terrain Skills
Waterford Press Ltd
Will be published approx. on 1. September 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
12 pages
978-1-62005-861-9 (ISBN)
Description
Developed in collaboration with the National Association for Search and Rescue, this guide is designed for responders and volunteers who may find themselves navigating in challenging conditions. It explains how to read maps, use a compass effectively, and apply proven field techniques for staying oriented in varied terrain. Step-by-step instructions also cover route planning, pacing, and landmark recognition, quipping users giving users the skills to travel with accuracy and confidence.. Practical illustrations and quick-reference charts make complex techniques easy to understand in the field. A handy checklist ensures that you carry the navigation essentials before every mission. Durable, pocket-sized, and easy to reference under pressure, Navigation for Search & Rescue equips both new and experienced responders with essential navigation skills to support successful search-and-rescue operations. Made in the USA.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Blaine, WA
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 102 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
36 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-62005-861-9 (9781620058619)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
By National Association for Search and Rescue