Land Navigation Demonstration Video

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  • A short video on the four basic steps to begin mastering land navigation.
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  • @beach3girl459
    @beach3girl459 4 роки тому +488

    "Stay on the route and recognize the objective"...sound life advice too.

  • @christophernguyen2693
    @christophernguyen2693 7 років тому +604

    I literally did 0400 land nav til 0800 the next morning after watching this video, found 3/5 points w/out getting lost. Satisfactory.

    • @erichwolter6014
      @erichwolter6014 5 років тому +4

      Chris Nguyen *nkp

    • @epicestpoopmunchergangepm7962
      @epicestpoopmunchergangepm7962 2 роки тому

      wait, in basic cant you get your phone later on?

    • @begitteolsen3784
      @begitteolsen3784 2 роки тому +3

      It is so much easy to use the 04.00 & 08.00.
      That is what we normally tell time in my country.

    • @ultramarine3527
      @ultramarine3527 8 місяців тому

      ​@@epicestpoopmunchergangepm7962 not for that

    • @caseykelso1
      @caseykelso1 3 місяці тому +1

      I'm doing pace counts in dreams. Made a sweet paracord counter.🎉only problem; wife's comes along, talks to much😮,lose count alot, made a 10 pace counter so I can just go back half😂😂😂start over, not perfect but better that listening to it😂🍻

  • @theamericanhiker7206
    @theamericanhiker7206 4 роки тому +291

    I teach land nav in my unit and you did an excellent job!!! Didn't over complicate which the Army has a tendency to do. Again, great job 🇺🇸👍

  • @Shrugboatt
    @Shrugboatt 3 роки тому +122

    Been out of the Army over 5 years now, and was frustrated that I couldn't remember how to do land nav by memory. Excellent video, SSG. It all came back to me!

  • @caseyhermansen3699
    @caseyhermansen3699 5 років тому +48

    That bezel ring tip boggled my mind. Wish I would have been taught that during BCT.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +2

      casey hermansen glad to was able to show you something new.

  • @anthonytracvu4772
    @anthonytracvu4772 6 років тому +263

    First step to know where you are.
    2LT: Shit.

    • @kingfloridaman5274
      @kingfloridaman5274 2 роки тому +3

      So I have one up on a 2LT yay

    • @caseykelso1
      @caseykelso1 3 місяці тому +1

      ​@@kingfloridaman5274me to and I'm just a army dad😂, taught by my Son. A teacher of cool shit.

    • @marial692
      @marial692 12 днів тому

      @@kingfloridaman5274On an ROTC 2LT yeah but not an OCS prior service 2LT.

  • @jamesdalian8774
    @jamesdalian8774 4 роки тому +107

    An excellent high level overview of an oddly difficult task to explain and he did it in less than 10 mikes, that's pretty outstanding as far as I'm concerned.

  • @frankien.torbor5773
    @frankien.torbor5773 8 років тому +174

    It finally makes sense. DS made it overly complicated.

    • @Defund_HOA.
      @Defund_HOA. 6 років тому +2

      F. NYENNOHTE TORBOR Indeed.

    • @JokahFACE
      @JokahFACE 6 років тому +2

      That or you're just an idiot

    • @bearjew05
      @bearjew05 5 років тому +34

      You were probably too busy thinking about chow.

    • @Richard-lu8ck
      @Richard-lu8ck 4 роки тому +3

      I basic you probably just plotted some six and eight digit grid coordinates, did some terrain feature recognition and called it a day.. It all makes a lot more sense when you actually get on a land nav course and are able to put it into practice.

    • @rusher8816
      @rusher8816 3 роки тому +4

      @@Richard-lu8ck thats exactly what happened

  • @ronaldp7573
    @ronaldp7573 Рік тому +9

    Been out of the army since 2013 and this brought it all back. Direct and effective language. This should be the way land nav is taught.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  Рік тому +1

      Appreciate your service brother!

  • @tonyblargh6159
    @tonyblargh6159 4 дні тому

    12 fucking years I've been in the army and this is the first time I could say I definitely understood everything I was being taught in Land Nav. It's about damn time.

  • @dylanrutan100
    @dylanrutan100 8 років тому +76

    Definitely an excellent video to watch, even if you aren't military.

    • @theadventurest4345
      @theadventurest4345 3 роки тому

      He is military though

    • @dylanrutan100
      @dylanrutan100 3 роки тому +2

      @@theadventurest4345 no I’m saying that in regards to the audience. I could’ve worded that better. MGRS is fundamentally similar to USNGS format and therefor this is valuable to civilians as well.

    • @theadventurest4345
      @theadventurest4345 3 роки тому +1

      @@dylanrutan100 lol 😂 I read it wrong sorry mate

    • @lucianaromulus1408
      @lucianaromulus1408 2 роки тому +1

      @@dylanrutan100 civilian here, yes we should know basic life skills too 🤣 its amazing how helpless most people are. I'm grateful for videos like this.

  • @donovanraskopf1841
    @donovanraskopf1841 5 днів тому

    absolutely love this video. kept it simple and easy to understand. Awesome that you demonstrated rather than just talk about it.

  • @gladius1275
    @gladius1275 2 роки тому +16

    I have been out of the Army for thirty years and it is absolutely unchanged, brilliant!! The memories came flooding back. Time to dig out my Cammenga lensatic and go practice! Great instruction, thank you.

  • @EstherCervantes-hk4pz
    @EstherCervantes-hk4pz Рік тому +3

    I couldn't find the ground if I was standing on it, but your instruction left me with a lot more confidence I might actually be able to find my way with a compass! Thumbs up!

  • @AmericanF.A.T.H.3.R
    @AmericanF.A.T.H.3.R 7 років тому +138

    What's up fellow Staff Sergeant. You did an excellent job with this video. I commend you for taking the time to complete this. NCOs lead the way!

    • @tonyferguson323
      @tonyferguson323 7 років тому +1

      how to read geographic maps

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +1

      Thanks! I’ve been offline for a while. But I do appreciate it! More to come.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +1

      Tony Ferguson is working on some more!

  • @silencedknight
    @silencedknight 7 років тому +212

    Captain sobel disliked this video

    • @millicentsquirrelhole582
      @millicentsquirrelhole582 5 років тому +15

      Why is there a fence here?

    • @seanhk9359
      @seanhk9359 4 роки тому +8

      “I think it’s Major Horton, Sir”

    • @tipr8739
      @tipr8739 4 роки тому +5

      Sometimes you just gotta cut through the fence boiis

    • @jamesholcombe435
      @jamesholcombe435 4 роки тому +2

      Captain sobel what is the hold up

    • @josephruiz7233
      @josephruiz7233 3 роки тому +2

      @@jamesholcombe435 You cut that fence and get this...GOD-DAMNED Platoon on the move!

  • @EbonyYoungin
    @EbonyYoungin 8 років тому +60

    Thanks sooooo much SSG! I'm in BLC right now and Land NAV is coming up and this video was just ABC enough for me! Great video quality! Great simple language! Thanks so much for creating this and really helping out Soldiers!!

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  8 років тому +1

      +EbonyYoungin I'm glad it helped you out!

    • @maggiethompson9496
      @maggiethompson9496 7 років тому +4

      EbonyYoungin I'm in BLC right now too and this helped soooo much. This video explains it way better than the SGL's did.

  • @Gamerbro528
    @Gamerbro528 3 роки тому +2

    This is the best video on land nav without a doubt just straight to the point

  • @Ureyeuh
    @Ureyeuh Рік тому +2

    Took a land nav course as a civilian and forgot a couple of things from it. This covered everything clearly and helped refresh my memory.

  • @cfaithp
    @cfaithp Рік тому +4

    This is a great survival skill. Honestly wish they taught this is school. Anyone could use this, especially if they like to travel.

  • @bapierce88
    @bapierce88 7 років тому +6

    This is the best and more clear land nav video i've seen. thank you!

  • @jedicazador
    @jedicazador 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve forgotten so much over the years.....good refresher

  • @loganburbey4131
    @loganburbey4131 6 років тому +3

    Very helpful video. I ship out to basic in a few weeks and I'm trying to review the basics to be as prepared as possible. Thank you for the clear demonstration.

  • @BigCarmine
    @BigCarmine 9 місяців тому

    1 round, HE, impact fuse, fire for effect!
    Great video! Folks need to be learning these simple principles and developing these skills. They are going to need them...soon.

  • @nealfry2230
    @nealfry2230 6 місяців тому +1

    I'll Always Love you Hayden Panettiere

  • @MrAlexH1991
    @MrAlexH1991 8 місяців тому

    Maaaannnnn, it’s been YEARS since I did a land nav course. It’s so good to get a remediation like this now that I’m going to hike the Appalachian Trail. Buying my topo maps now.

  • @greggainty8215
    @greggainty8215 8 років тому +9

    I appreciate the simple language and the time you took to help others out. Great video and thanks for the refresher.

  • @scottdickson9224
    @scottdickson9224 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this. Used to be pretty good with this, but haven't done it in probably 13 years. Excellent refresher.

  • @sahme001
    @sahme001 7 років тому +9

    I've got a LN course this weekend. Thank you so much for this video Sergeant.

  • @leakypipes100
    @leakypipes100 8 років тому

    Best Land Nav video on UA-cam. Thanks from a civilian!

  • @rickmunoz3734
    @rickmunoz3734 2 місяці тому

    Spot-on demo on Land Nav! To the point and concise. Keep up the good work.

  • @kd8309
    @kd8309 Рік тому

    Excellent presentation. Clear, plain & simple with good visuals. Thank you sir!!

  • @jayminer9416
    @jayminer9416 5 років тому +1

    Of all the "Land Nav" videos I watched, this is the most direct and clear instructions ever. Havent done any since I left Sill 20yrs ago, nice refresher for me as my 10yr old is interested in this.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +1

      Jay, glad you enjoyed it! I’m still working on some more. Thank you for the compliment and time spent on the channel!

    • @jayminer9416
      @jayminer9416 5 років тому +1

      @@STOKERMATIC Thanks for taking the time to put this stuff up in a manner that ol' Black Boot Soldiers like me can understand.

  • @ShangosAx
    @ShangosAx 6 років тому +42

    All this time I never knew you could lock in your azimuth using the Bevel ring. Mind= blown

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +5

      Glad it showed something new for you.

    • @JarthenGreenmeadow
      @JarthenGreenmeadow 3 роки тому +1

      That is something I also took from this video. Its a whole new world.

  • @jamesroe8159
    @jamesroe8159 7 років тому

    very well put together. watched it one time and it all flooded back thank you.

  • @jaredbarhorst9295
    @jaredbarhorst9295 5 років тому +1

    Great presentation and breakdown. Made it much simpler to grasp. Thank you

  • @sirbob1983
    @sirbob1983 5 років тому +1

    Fantastic job man made it real easy for training using examples and being out in a field like you were.

  • @kimjy0191
    @kimjy0191 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. Even though I am in the Army, I forget things that I do not recurrently do. This video reminds me all the things about Land Nav.

  • @siraloli4836
    @siraloli4836 7 років тому +6

    You're going to make me pass land navigation in BLC. This was sooooo helpful.

  • @jutx2418
    @jutx2418 7 років тому +1

    Best video on Land Nav.

  • @prometheus200
    @prometheus200 Рік тому

    This is the best land nav video. Thank you.

  • @GhosthoundYT
    @GhosthoundYT Рік тому

    shortest and simplest video out there. love it.

  • @SethAaronDrums
    @SethAaronDrums 6 років тому +13

    I did not know about that bezel ring trick, very helpful

  • @NotYourDud3
    @NotYourDud3 Рік тому +1

    It feels so good to come up to a point 🔥

  • @robertoruscigno7126
    @robertoruscigno7126 8 років тому +2

    Thanks Sir! Best video on Land Navigation! Greetings from Italy!
    Roberto

  • @STOKERMATIC
    @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +20

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    • @1991aj2
      @1991aj2 4 роки тому

      Question. Is there a place i can go to to buy maps like this for area of your choice. For example. A big camping area. Land nav course. Or even like an airsoft/paintball event.

    • @jameslucas5590
      @jameslucas5590 3 роки тому

      That was a great refresher. I haven't had to land nave since 1991, but everything came back to me after watching it. Thank you.

    • @travis3772
      @travis3772 3 роки тому

      I'm just asking to learn but I got lost after u found your asmuth and when u started talking about the difference between magnetic and map north not the concept just the math and equation behind it any chance u could explain that to me and ty for showing us how to read maps

  • @jivetalk1045
    @jivetalk1045 Рік тому

    Great job, Sergeant! I'm an old infantryman needing to brush up on my land nav, and you did it by the numbers. Thanks!

  • @nicholasr5146
    @nicholasr5146 Рік тому

    That bezel ring tip just blew my mind, currently going through ITB for the marine corps and needed a refresher, this will certainly help.

  • @anthonyrobinson7715
    @anthonyrobinson7715 7 років тому +19

    You made this stuff look easy.

  • @sidneybechet9969
    @sidneybechet9969 Рік тому

    Good stuff, you explain everything well and the video has a laid back vibe, thank you.

  • @Danielsaelens
    @Danielsaelens 8 років тому

    I understood this short video way easier than when I had my DS teach me. Thank you so much SSG

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 3 роки тому +1

    This is pretty straightforward and sounds simple.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  3 роки тому

      A lil practice and confidence!

  • @cottonbrockett5691
    @cottonbrockett5691 8 років тому

    Definitely breaks it down for me, thank you for the post!

  • @zulmazelaya4266
    @zulmazelaya4266 8 років тому +4

    Thanks alot for the video Bill! Im helping out my lil brother who is about to go to basic at Fort.Benning. -11Bravo

  • @CyberPolice9
    @CyberPolice9 8 років тому +1

    Thank you for the helpful video sergeant!

  • @JacobAndJamal
    @JacobAndJamal 4 роки тому +2

    Good video, I’ve came back to this over the years when I need a refresh or have to train my troops . 👌🏽

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  4 роки тому

      Glad it’s helped you and your troopers out!

  • @chrissteve5392
    @chrissteve5392 2 роки тому +1

    Helped me a lot, thanks!

  • @geobecerril
    @geobecerril 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks ssg got a spur ride coming up and this helped a lot

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  2 роки тому

      Right on! All the best brother!

  • @peterdumerand842
    @peterdumerand842 Рік тому

    Thank you so much 🙏🏾 going out for a land nav training today.

  • @branraisin684
    @branraisin684 2 роки тому

    Great refresher on everything I had forgotten thank you

  • @GrassKatzz
    @GrassKatzz 5 місяців тому

    This is really neat. Very clear and simple to understand. Great Video!

  • @iainsmith6643
    @iainsmith6643 3 роки тому

    Simply put to the point and easy to follow. Cheers

  • @mertmcguire
    @mertmcguire Рік тому

    Good quick, efficient video on land navigation. Thanks.

  • @lrsd3drrd448
    @lrsd3drrd448 5 років тому +1

    This video was better than my actual LandNav experience in my patrol phase of RS. Because of that I HIGHLY recommend any and all LandNav courses or videos BEFORE anyone goes to an elite QC or leadership school in any branch of the military.
    In short, great video Sergeant and this way, when you're finished talking you dont raise your head to look at the Sea of Confused PFC faces looking back at you. Good on you brother, RLTW!

  • @LongWalker730
    @LongWalker730 3 роки тому +3

    Ssg stoker! I'm watching this vid as a refresher about to do a land nav course as OPFOR with some cadets. So cool to see you on UA-cam.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  3 роки тому

      Harris! My goodness, how are you doing?!? Hope all is well brother!

    • @LongWalker730
      @LongWalker730 3 роки тому

      @@STOKERMATIC It's good! I'm in school while in the reserves now. You were always an NCO I looked to for inspiration when I picked up. Hope all is well with you too!

  • @yackgara
    @yackgara Рік тому

    Short and simple, thank you SSG

  • @Counted_Coup
    @Counted_Coup Рік тому

    Nothing like a brisk walk in the gulches of East Range on a sunny afternoon.

  • @rafaelperez7453
    @rafaelperez7453 7 років тому

    next land nav video I'd like to see is how to set up an attack point with clear instruction just like this video. awesome video man two thumbs up.

  • @tonycummings5427
    @tonycummings5427 5 років тому +2

    When you was talking about the numbers I didn't understand how you figured them out. Thanks brother for reply. I want to lurned more about this subject.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  5 років тому +1

      Tony, I’m going to actually suggest the couple of vids I have in my fieldcraft video that discuss how to use a protractor and read a map. I hope you are able to check them out and they address your questions. If not, let me know.

  • @trailbossx2
    @trailbossx2 3 місяці тому +1

    Great useful vid,,,thanks for posting,,,😎

  • @videosuperhighway7655
    @videosuperhighway7655 5 років тому

    Great video definitely refreshed my memory.

  • @nightwolf7317
    @nightwolf7317 4 роки тому +1

    This took me a while to understand I had to watch the video 3 more times but I understand now 😀
    THANK YOU 🇺🇸

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  4 роки тому +1

      Awesome! Glad it helped! Check out my map and compass playlist for additional content. And don’t hesitate to let me know if you have any questions!

    • @props60fps99
      @props60fps99 3 роки тому

      I don’t are we allowed to follow people in basic?

  • @redpillscholar560
    @redpillscholar560 8 років тому +1

    A great help!!! Thank you, sir!!!

  • @tjb173
    @tjb173 8 місяців тому

    Thank You for the lesson my good sir.

  • @ericdee6802
    @ericdee6802 3 роки тому

    Excellent tutorial Stokermatic.🇺🇸✌️👍

  • @rafaelhelel3595
    @rafaelhelel3595 Рік тому

    Thanks for this video. Make bushcraft and skills great again

  • @Shamir_Black
    @Shamir_Black 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the lesson!

  • @yonismatan7898
    @yonismatan7898 7 років тому

    Thank you sir. This was helpful!!

  • @thedelmardave
    @thedelmardave 4 роки тому +1

    I felt really dumb, but after watching this post - its simple now. Thank you.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  4 роки тому

      Thanks David! I’m glad it helped out.
      Stoker

  • @dewaynewhite2928
    @dewaynewhite2928 7 років тому

    awesome!,very interesting and understanding love it

  • @darkgeargaming1564
    @darkgeargaming1564 7 років тому +1

    Thank you SSG, I'll be giving a class on Land Nav soon and the simple method you used should make it easy enough for the unit to retain.

    • @tylerle4199
      @tylerle4199 2 роки тому

      How’s your military career going since it’s been 4 years ??

  • @malpica345
    @malpica345 8 років тому +6

    this is an easy to understand video. thanks

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  8 років тому

      +malpica345 glad you enjoyed it! Will try to do some more. I'm in some different country now, so it'll be good to show the fundamentals don't change.

  • @user-cu9wg7hw6f
    @user-cu9wg7hw6f 4 роки тому

    Thanks this really helps me out

  • @mryan2010
    @mryan2010 Рік тому

    Really excellent presentation

  • @allthingsunrelated2919
    @allthingsunrelated2919 2 роки тому

    Great video! The bezel was a perishable trick. Thanks for the retrain.

  • @freshoxygen2176
    @freshoxygen2176 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent instruction!!!

  • @moist_minister1902
    @moist_minister1902 Рік тому

    Big help thank you

  • @high_drivexxx
    @high_drivexxx Рік тому +1

    There was something about this guy's demeanor that screamed "Marine". Read the comments and sure enough he was a prior-Marine before the Army! Semper Fi!

  • @vicvic3499
    @vicvic3499 3 роки тому

    Thank You!

  • @JayLawson
    @JayLawson 4 роки тому

    Thanks SSG! I'm headed to WOCS next week and this is a great refresher.

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  4 роки тому

      Oh, wow! That's great stuff! Feel free to check out my Army or fieldcraft Playlists for related videos as well as Army centric ones too. And all the best to you!!
      1SG Stoker

  • @caddilac1525
    @caddilac1525 Рік тому

    Thanks for the video

  • @Coyotessss
    @Coyotessss 3 роки тому +1

    I need to brush up on my land skills since basic training THANKS

  • @insaBordeNation
    @insaBordeNation 4 роки тому +1

    Good, solid video. Thank you sir.

  • @Teknologix2010
    @Teknologix2010 6 років тому

    Good video, very clear!

  • @datsnothing
    @datsnothing Рік тому

    Wonderful video

  • @Chickenwingsftw17
    @Chickenwingsftw17 5 років тому

    a very informative and quite well done video. thank you.

  • @mushytoonz4216
    @mushytoonz4216 6 місяців тому

    Gotta do land nav in like a week and this is my only time to study wish me luck

  • @AFlyingMayMay
    @AFlyingMayMay 3 роки тому +1

    Watching this for a refresher since I have a best warrior competition next week

    • @STOKERMATIC
      @STOKERMATIC  3 роки тому

      Hell yes! Best of luck to ya! Check out my other channel as well if you want - UA-cam.com/billstoker

  • @Twinsuns2187
    @Twinsuns2187 10 місяців тому

    great times!

  • @WillieMakeit
    @WillieMakeit 2 роки тому

    Thank you very much