Military Dog Tag Land Nav Trick - Plus 4 More!

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  • @RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft
    @RangerSurvivalandFieldCraft  11 місяців тому +12

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    • @TacticalXmen
      @TacticalXmen 11 місяців тому

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    • @dallasarnold8615
      @dallasarnold8615 10 місяців тому

      Dude, a simpler way of measuring the paper or string is to align the end on the largest number ( 4 as in the video ) then simply read backwards on the small scale without having to move and realign. Or with the chain hold your marked spot on the chain on the 4 ( in this case ) and the end will extend over the small scale and again just read backwards down the scale.

  • @NewHampshireJack
    @NewHampshireJack 11 місяців тому +96

    Man, you are gifted as a teacher. Our young ones are addicted to these weekly lessons. Family practice sessions keep getting better and better!

    • @WW5RM
      @WW5RM 11 місяців тому +2

      Rangers Lead the Way!

  • @jamescrowe7892
    @jamescrowe7892 11 місяців тому +59

    After 40+ years I guess I need to start carrying my dog tags again. The tip about each click on the lensatic compass is mighty handy. Carry on.

    • @Wolf-viking
      @Wolf-viking 11 місяців тому +4

      We learned that you can do the same just with your compass cord much faster as you don’t need to take your dogtag off

    • @Countryboy071
      @Countryboy071 11 місяців тому +2

      I think he was using the chain to measure curves, you could use string but tends not to stay put. You could do it with a compass I agree but I think he's making a point of making life easier ie quite kwickness

    • @Wolf-viking
      @Wolf-viking 11 місяців тому +1

      @@Countryboy071 Well alot of soldiers make it work, with the compass measurements and the cord . You do the same with the cord then hold it against your compass cm and you gtg! 💪

    • @Countryboy071
      @Countryboy071 11 місяців тому +2

      @@Wolf-viking yes remember doing this. You're right probably better keeping dogs on. I used to use one of the older lensatic compass, with no cord (yes I'm an oldie 😆). Used to have one of the older type map measures, with the wheel on. Absolutely useless.
      Allways interesting to see new ideas though. Love this channel.

    • @jasonsolis5416
      @jasonsolis5416 10 місяців тому

      @@Wolf-vikingstop, you’re making the old fudds sad

  • @TheAtarashiiKaze
    @TheAtarashiiKaze 10 місяців тому +3

    This is solid information, well presented. I'm subbing and going to watch more now. Thanks for posting this info.

  • @jasonjohnson6344
    @jasonjohnson6344 11 місяців тому +10

    That beaded chain trick is slick. All of these points are outstanding and worth learning. 👏👏👍

  • @maxpower3050
    @maxpower3050 11 місяців тому +8

    Orienting your map using the declination diagram is a new one on me. I love this stuff.

  • @BigSawCat
    @BigSawCat 11 місяців тому +31

    One of the most important vids you've done IMHO.

  • @saritaford3667
    @saritaford3667 11 місяців тому +24

    Navigation is definitely a weak point for me, but you break down the information so well. Thanks Andrew!!!

  • @pollyhatch5426
    @pollyhatch5426 11 місяців тому +7

    Math has never been a friend of mine. There are 2 people I have understood teaching compass use, you are one of them. Thanks.

  • @Flashahol
    @Flashahol 11 місяців тому +14

    Navigation is the #1 skill needed after walking IMO, keep 'em coming!

  • @winfieldagonoy
    @winfieldagonoy 11 місяців тому +8

    Always the best and top of the line Instructor leading the way well.

  • @asmith7876
    @asmith7876 11 місяців тому +21

    I've used string to measure but never thought of the dog tag chain...I kind of feel stupid not thinking of that myself! My poor compass from the 80's finally lost its glow. In pitch black night maybe it will still show some but nothing like it used to. Sucks gettin' old!

    • @dallasarnold8615
      @dallasarnold8615 10 місяців тому +2

      Personally, I prefer a string. The chain has a tendency to roll around as you try to align it.

  • @axcx5951
    @axcx5951 11 місяців тому +16

    As always - simple, but great!

  • @arctodussimus6198
    @arctodussimus6198 11 місяців тому +4

    I’ve been teaching land-navigation to my kids, nephew’s and niece’s, and anyone else that wanted to learn, since 1980.
    I always carry string in my map case , but the beaded chain might be a better option. With the pace beads, it is a great way to know how far you’ve traveled, and how far you have to go.
    The fabric marker on the cloth is an excellent idea that I have never seen before.
    Just proves that no matter how good you are at something, you can always learn something new.

  • @gareths8633
    @gareths8633 10 місяців тому +2

    Great instructions, no fluff, straight to the point.

  • @edwinklaver
    @edwinklaver 11 місяців тому +13

    Love that chain idea, I was still using tick marks lol.

  • @scotty5717
    @scotty5717 11 місяців тому +7

    Brilliant, simply explained nav. techniques

  • @promiseheather9733
    @promiseheather9733 11 місяців тому +2

    I love how you you said "Count with me!" It was so cute! I also actually have added a few items presented JUST IN case 😎 😱

  • @fgtrbhwerth3w
    @fgtrbhwerth3w 11 місяців тому +1

    Great tips. In the army we used the compass string for the same purpose, which is marked red/white 5mm interval. But this system is more practical, quick and straight.

  • @les3449
    @les3449 11 місяців тому +1

    Some of these I learned during Infantry training in the early 80s but the dog tag chain for distance on a map and a couple of others are new to me. Thanks for the lessons!

  • @SuperD37
    @SuperD37 11 місяців тому +1

    We used a single strand from the paracord guts instead of our dogtag chain, but I like the chain idea.
    The solar compas was new and will definately be added to the bag of tricks. I admit though, I was surprised Pathfinders would use a highlighter on a map. We were taught to use an overlays that wouldn't easily be oriented to the map by someone else for opsec. What changed?

  • @UniversalSovereignCitizen
    @UniversalSovereignCitizen 11 місяців тому +2

    Best survival channel on the Tube... or anywhere else for the simple cost of some data allowance and your time.
    Can't be beat. - LEGENDARY INDIVIDUAL!💜
    Cheers.

  • @johnwyman5939
    @johnwyman5939 11 місяців тому +3

    Nice dam job on the good old land nav video.
    Brings back memories.
    Good information too learn because, how many people can do land nav at night, Awesome stuff ...
    🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 11 місяців тому +7

    Thanks Andrew

  • @ricks4361
    @ricks4361 11 місяців тому +1

    Been bingeing on your vids since finding this channel. IMO while there’s a lot of similar content out, yours is the absolute best. I have learned more tips and hacks. You teach in such an easy straightforward manner and you’ve obviously got the stars stripes and rep to back it all. Thank you, Sir, for your continued service and sharing your knowledge and expertise with us.

  • @edwardknudsen4806
    @edwardknudsen4806 11 місяців тому +6

    This is pure gold!

  • @davodeden2714
    @davodeden2714 10 місяців тому +1

    I came up on your page quite by accident this morning. It’s been many years sense I taught land nav. But dang how much I have forgotten. So you have a new student.

  • @cwwcww7465
    @cwwcww7465 11 місяців тому +13

    Ahhhhh. The memories....
    Rangers lead the way for the rest of the army AFTER they got directions from the Marines with longer hair.....
    Semper Fi Merica.....

    • @fritz1990
      @fritz1990 11 місяців тому +3

      And the Marines get directions from the Navy seals with even longer hair. After the Navy drops off the Marines.😂

    • @cwwcww7465
      @cwwcww7465 11 місяців тому +5

      @@fritz1990 yes, but that is top secret dude... and we don't talk about it... we signed one of those dnas....
      Haaaaaa....
      I miss it dude.... every day.... I dont tell people that either.
      Semper Fi brother.

    • @fritz1990
      @fritz1990 11 місяців тому +3

      @@cwwcww7465 lmao 🤣 it's been years. Oohrah Marine. Semper Fi.

  • @tooterplumber1128
    @tooterplumber1128 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. And thank you for taking the time and work that you put in for these videos. Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom.

  • @cordellkent4790
    @cordellkent4790 10 місяців тому

    Thanks Again Andrew. You refreshed my education of about 45 years ago, plus you taught me some powerful new tools. Much appreciated.

  • @michaelheurkens4538
    @michaelheurkens4538 8 місяців тому

    Awesome! I did not realize how much land nav/compass stuff I had forgotten. I'd better brush up as I live remotely. I don't need it close to home, but if I have to bugger off or go deep bush... Thanks from retired Veteran here in Alberta, Canada.

  • @iamthebeing7785
    @iamthebeing7785 11 місяців тому +1

    Does anyone else feel like Andrew has a talk radio voice? This dude could totally pull off being a DJ or Talk Radio host, just saying!

  • @robertgregory5260
    @robertgregory5260 11 місяців тому +2

    Cool stuff, I learned the florescent yellow trick a long time ago. I kept a blue light finger tip led so I could track my my route.

  • @stevenensminger5737
    @stevenensminger5737 11 місяців тому +2

    Love this guy I use maps and compass always when I'm in the bush . Always learning more from this channel. Subscriber for life....

  • @Maverick7154
    @Maverick7154 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this information! Your method of measuring with the paper is exactly what I did in a maths class a long time ago, my teacher blew her trumpet at me saying it’s impossible to measure like that even though I had the same final measurement as her.
    It just made sense to do it that way and thank you for confirming it. 😂
    I love the tip on using the chain 👍

  • @d_pete361
    @d_pete361 10 місяців тому

    I had a DS in boot back in 04 who was a Cav scout. He thought us how to use an analog watch to find north. It worked a lot like your solar compass you demonstrated.

  • @everydaysoff
    @everydaysoff 10 місяців тому

    I've done land nav, search and rescue, and now I make maps. That said, some of these tricks were new to me. Much appreciated! I will use these and pass them along. Subbed.

  • @garybrown585
    @garybrown585 14 днів тому

    Thanks 👍 😊❤Andrew

  • @leeames9063
    @leeames9063 10 місяців тому

    I was a 13E for 12 years of my 24 years of military service. I would always do my marks in pencil then go over them with the color standard IAW FM 6-40. This was so I could still see the markings under red or blue light.
    Your highlighter trick is a new one on me. HOOAH!

  • @memathews
    @memathews 11 місяців тому +2

    Once again, you've delivered a handful of incredibly useful tips. Thank you and enjoy the day!

  • @C.Brown5150
    @C.Brown5150 10 місяців тому

    I definitely appreciate you sharing this Intel.. This is information that everyone needs to know.. 👍 And the way you explained everything was easy to understand.. 🦅🇺🇲🦅

  • @7switty
    @7switty 11 місяців тому +3

    That would work great using the chain with the PAUL method as well. Thanks.

  • @vikingwarriorinfo
    @vikingwarriorinfo 11 місяців тому +2

    I ETS in 1992. 1984-1992 11-B. Great stuff, I needed this, been a long time. 2 thumbs up

  • @robdavidson4945
    @robdavidson4945 11 місяців тому

    I'm learning something new everyday. Been over 45 years since I did land navigation for serious. It's evident I have forgotten much. Semper Fi.

  • @dukeeod1650
    @dukeeod1650 11 місяців тому +2

    The dog tag trick is brilliant. Wish I had known it when I was at selection. thanks for sharing

  • @richardkibler3870
    @richardkibler3870 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent approach Andrew! Having some knowledge of Dead Reckoning will also ease any fears of deviating off course.Really great knowledge to have with you,Many Thanks for your Excellent instruction,Cheers!

  • @clayjohnson-ry8lt
    @clayjohnson-ry8lt 11 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding sir! Wish I could took some classes under you while I was still in service definitely a outstanding af refresher course!
    Hooah!!!

  • @travisott9719
    @travisott9719 11 місяців тому

    Outstanding video! I wish they would have taught us stuff like this when I was still in, without having to go to SERE school! This type of stuff would have kept me out of so much trouble and would have kept me engaged when I was that stupid 18 year old!

  • @jeffhowell3310
    @jeffhowell3310 11 місяців тому +2

    Very good info. Especially like the dog tag chain method and the highlighter and blue light trick

  • @dougcfrary
    @dougcfrary 11 місяців тому +2

    Way cool 😎! Slick tips and easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @DanielBelliveau-y5x
    @DanielBelliveau-y5x 11 місяців тому +3

    Very educational , just the kinda stuff I love to learn , thank you very much sir . I think your a very capable person who gives valuable instruction .

  • @jamesstanley4764
    @jamesstanley4764 11 місяців тому +3

    Thanks for your wisdom.

  • @jasongarling20
    @jasongarling20 11 місяців тому +2

    Andrew, sir, thank you for sharing your natural abilities to teach. I follow alot of bushcraft and survivalist. I enjoy your videos. As your yt business is concerned. I feel navigating is a skill that most civilian campers neglect. So I personally feel that this would get you views. Also sanitation/medical. Just my opinion, I'm no expert. I love most of the tips,tricks, and hacks you have shown. Keep up the great work. 🔥

  • @ARAW-__-
    @ARAW-__- 11 місяців тому +3

    Super useful info as always. Learned a lot from you already. Please keep em coming !

  • @pierevojzola9737
    @pierevojzola9737 11 місяців тому

    Hi, I have always liked the idea of going back to basics. Twenty years in the Brit Army and twenty years of going back to basics! Cheers mate. Harera

  • @anvayashakti2374
    @anvayashakti2374 11 місяців тому

    Thank you brother for your tips and advices!👍🤝always appreciated💛🙏🏻

  • @Rick-fz7tt
    @Rick-fz7tt 11 місяців тому +3

    Good job solider.👍🪖

  • @herbsmith6871
    @herbsmith6871 11 місяців тому +1

    More great information! Thanks for sharing my friend 🤠

  • @neitzsche5150
    @neitzsche5150 11 місяців тому

    Drew, this was one of your best videos ever. I learned a few things on it, and I consider myself fairly competent with map and compass. Excellent video.

  • @devildog17013
    @devildog17013 11 місяців тому +2

    Excellent tips. The dog tag chain works well, but you can also use string, jute twine, paracord, bank line, etc. I was taught to use string in (EDIT: Boy) Scouts, but soon learned you can substitute any flexible cordage. Keep up the good work.

  • @tac-cobserver3788
    @tac-cobserver3788 10 місяців тому

    Awesome, thanks for sharing sir 🤙
    Stay healthy for all of us & Safety First! Peace across the Globe ✌😉

  • @Juli-g4d
    @Juli-g4d 11 місяців тому +3

    Excellent lesson well explained, thanks for sharing.

  • @glyngibbs9489
    @glyngibbs9489 11 місяців тому

    Excellent as usual, thanks for sharing. The map time orientation method is a new one for me but we need to remember to use local time not daylight saving etc.

  • @3pipper
    @3pipper 11 місяців тому

    Excellent…
    You brought a tear to my eye with fond memories… cheers for that…
    Learned the basics in recruit training , learned more in corp training honed it in my unit…
    OLD SCHOOL. Is still the best …
    Learn good map navex coz when your battery is dead or satellites are pilfered for other tasks etc your bloody GPS is useless weight…
    A map
    A compass
    Sun and Stars
    and the understanding of how to use them , make life so much easier…
    Will mention you in dispatches for a well earned thirst…
    Cheers big ears for sharing great knowledge…

  • @axistec
    @axistec 11 місяців тому

    Love your straigh information content. Always learning new skills here. Great work Andrew 👍🏻

  • @slashsplat
    @slashsplat 11 місяців тому

    Great stuff. I am going to mark up a circular plastic top with the hours to transfer to the map. Thank you.

  • @WW5RM
    @WW5RM 11 місяців тому

    Night Land Nav is always a pain! Especially as a Individual!
    That blue light trick has me thinking. I prefer red but I may have just found a new friend! =]

  • @friendofcoal
    @friendofcoal 11 місяців тому +3

    Another video of great content and presentation. Thanks for the information.

  • @hedonisticpunkvatos
    @hedonisticpunkvatos 11 місяців тому

    so cool! i taught myself how to nav a map using a book and surplus military compass but this is next level for me, thanks!!

  • @paulmcintyre4235
    @paulmcintyre4235 11 місяців тому

    I always used the paper method but I’ve never seen the chain method before which is brilliant but as a Veteran with 23 years service I would never take my dog tags off in the field ever period. But still I now have a spare piece of chain from a sink plug which I keep tucked in my map case which is great 👍

  • @scottangel6462
    @scottangel6462 11 місяців тому +3

    Awesome video!! Learned some new tools for the toolbox!!!

  • @dammitdan106
    @dammitdan106 11 місяців тому +1

    Secret sauce always appreciated Andrew. Me too stupid with declinating + running from fallout and cannibals in dark.

  • @grimbo73
    @grimbo73 11 місяців тому

    i saw that old flashlight and thought of camping as a kid. My buddy's dad was Air Force up here in Canada...had all sorts of old gear he got from being stationed in Germany...including stuff from the American troops he knew. it's how I learned to use a P-38 can opener...fun times.

  • @Joinordie718
    @Joinordie718 11 місяців тому

    Major Andrew thank you for the great knowledge share sir.🇺🇸👍

  • @domdematteo4129
    @domdematteo4129 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome video.Great information. Thank you.

  • @outbackowl3040
    @outbackowl3040 11 місяців тому

    Hi Andrew, greeting from Australia 🇦🇺 thank you for your time to make these videos

  • @darrensmall4313
    @darrensmall4313 11 місяців тому +3

    Using electronic means to navigate is great but knowing and practicing good old map and compass or protractor, string, and sun dial are very good skills to keep up.

  • @jimhale3879
    @jimhale3879 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for the very informative video!

  • @victorchinchillvas
    @victorchinchillvas 11 місяців тому +3

    Fckn love your content, man. Thank you.🙏🏽🤘🏽

  • @stuartniven2401
    @stuartniven2401 11 місяців тому +2

    Another awesome video! Thanks, Andrew!!

  • @thomasbrandon5111
    @thomasbrandon5111 11 місяців тому +3

    Kool info Col

  • @busyboy7635
    @busyboy7635 11 місяців тому +2

    Man, you have some fantastic tips.

  • @zippitydoodah5693
    @zippitydoodah5693 11 місяців тому +3

    Outstanding!

  • @pyeitme508
    @pyeitme508 11 місяців тому +2

    Awesome 😎

  • @dirtyscoundrel2013
    @dirtyscoundrel2013 11 місяців тому +1

    I have a little wheeled device in my nav pack. It measures by following the line no matter how squiggly.

  • @hiramhaji7813
    @hiramhaji7813 11 місяців тому +2

    Outstanding

  • @jamespalmero7689
    @jamespalmero7689 11 місяців тому

    Hi sir watching here in the philippines, thank you for sharing us about survival idea, god bless.

  • @heavyguns
    @heavyguns 11 місяців тому

    Great content man! I've been out a long time these land nav lessons are great. Noone ever showed us the dog tag trick, thanks brother!

  • @Jaden48108
    @Jaden48108 11 місяців тому +3

    A lot of cool hacks!

  • @cujomojo
    @cujomojo 11 місяців тому

    For a long time now, Silva baseplate compass’ have come with a map scale lanyard. Negates the need to use your dog tag chain, not that we ever had chains on ours. I always had plenty of coloured strings and pipe cleaners in my map kit, used them to the same effect.

  • @Patriot-American
    @Patriot-American 11 місяців тому

    Very good information and thanks for sharing this with us. One of the best YT channel ...

  • @Uhnonuhmous
    @Uhnonuhmous 11 місяців тому

    I really liked this. I keep one dog tag around my neck under shirt. Modified correctly can be very useful in a Need2 situation. Like the Pathfinder folks. Major's only. Rah Andrew. Thanks. Wife loved it too. And nothing to buy. 🤘👍

  • @chuckbolik7060
    @chuckbolik7060 11 місяців тому

    Great tutorial. Skilled Navigator.

  • @simplefieldcraft
    @simplefieldcraft 11 місяців тому

    With the scale on the map the reason the 1000m mark is at the end of the whole scale is so if your full measurement is between whole markers, like the demonstration of 4700 is that you just slide the the tick paper back towards the first whole marker and then the end goes into the 100m section for you to the count from 0 to the designated end. No need to put a big line on the whole marker and reposition. Simple.

  • @TJackSurvival
    @TJackSurvival 10 місяців тому +1

    Now that’s something useful

  • @davidnleeh4
    @davidnleeh4 11 місяців тому

    Andrew, thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you and your family made for those of us here at home, Brother!!! Thank you for ALL the knowledge you share with us who cannot attend classes that you or your cohorts may teach! My question for you is what is the name and model of the headlamp that you use/show in your videos? Thank you in advance for your time and response to my question!

  • @sg5sd
    @sg5sd 11 місяців тому

    Not even in the military, but I find this interesting. Thanks for the tricks!

  • @obiioka4413
    @obiioka4413 10 місяців тому

    wow...i recall learning this in my high school geography!

  • @mikeoxley6303
    @mikeoxley6303 11 місяців тому +2

    Legendary as usual andrew

  • @BrianGuertin-h6f
    @BrianGuertin-h6f 11 місяців тому

    You are so good, wish it was this easy when I did land nav years ago