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Map Basics and Identifying Terrain Features

A map is a representation of a portion of land drawn to scale that use labels, symbols, and colors to identify key features on the...

Using a Compass and Determining Pace Counts

The Lensatic Compass GPS devices and compasses are key tools in land navigation. When it comes to military courses and learning the...

Plotting Points and Determining Azimuths

Plotting Grid Coordinates When plotting coordinates, maps are read RIGHT and UP. Think of it as you have to run (right) before you jump...

Practical Application of Navigation, Tips, and Considerations

Consideration: Terrain Association When Planning Routes When navigating you may consider moving along easily identifiable terrain...

Ranger School: My Experience Through The Toughest Leadership School in the World

Author: Daniel Burnett “Ranger School Graduation” Daniel Burnett, Fort Benning, GA. February 2014. Photo. A Tough Grade in Leadership The...

Dealing with Shin Splints? Here's How to Beat Them

Author: Daniel Burnett Posted: 2/4/2022 Shin Splints! [Image]. Retrieved from https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-disea...

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My Journey to Become a United States Army Ranger

Author: Daniel Burnett Posted: 2/3/2022 Burnett, Daniel “Black Hawk Ride” Camp Casey, Korea. October 2015. Photo. Introduction “Strength...

Coffee or Die Magazine: A Fitness Pro's Tips For Military Fitness Goals

Author: Daniel Burnett Published: 7/24/2021 A contributing article I wrote for Coffee or Die magazine. Click the link to read the...

Caffeine for Health and Athletic Performance

Author: Daniel Burnett Posted: 2/3/2022 Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world. With the amount of caffeine...

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