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COMPASS 101

Plotting your course

The Silva 1, 2, 3 system makes short work of plotting a course. Here's how:

Silva 1, 2, 3

1. Place the compass on the map with the edge of the compass along the desired line of travel.

2. Rotate the compass housing until N on the dial points North on the map. Check that the compass housing red/black North/South lines are parallel with the map’s meridians.

3. Hold the compass in hand and turn your body until the red end of the compass needle (North) coincides with the correct declination adjustment (~22° east) in the bottom of the compass housing. The front of the compass with the direction of travel arrow is now pointing towards your destination.