Orienteering
Orientation used to be part of the Nature category, but was changed to the Recreation category.
Orienteering
Overview
How did people find their way around before we had GPS? With a compass and a map! These devices need no batteries, so if you have them in the wilderness (and know how to use them), they can get you home even if your phone is dead.
Investiture Achievement Connection: This Honor is related to the Investiture Achievement requirements for FRONTIER VOYAGER Outdoor Living which require completion of this Honor or one of 4 other Honors, not previously earned.
For this honor you will need a sighting compass like one of the ones linked to on Amazon. You will also need topographical maps which can be downloaded for free or purchased.
Requirements
1. Explain what a topographic map is, what you expect to find on it, and three uses for it.
2. Identify at least 20 signs and symbols used on topographic maps.
3. Give the nomenclature of an orienteering compass.
4. Know the meaning of the following terms:
- a. Elevation
- b. Contour interval
- c. Magnetic North
- d. Declination
- e. Scale
- f. Measuring
- g. Back-azimuth
- h. True North
- i. Azimuth
- j. Distance
- k. Ground forms
5. Demonstrate how to shoot a magnetic azimuth.
6. Demonstrate how to march on a magnetic azimuth.
7. Know two methods to correct for declination and when correction is necessary.
8. Be able to orient yourself and a map by inspection and by compass.
9. Explain resection and its use.
10. Prove your ability in the use of a map and/or a compass by following a one-mile (1.6 km) cross-country course with at least five given readings or control points.
1. Have a 1/25000 map of your area and :
- a. identify all signs and symbols;
- b. describe the terrain from the map
- c. measure and estimate distances on the map
- d. give the coordinates of a point
2. Have a good compass and know how to :
- a. orient the map
- b. make a sight
- c. determine where you are on the map
3. On the field :
- a. use map and compass to navigate unfamiliar terrain without difficulty
- b. make a sight at night from a distance of about 1km
- c. go around an obstacle without deviating from your sight
- d. follow an orientation trail prepared by the chef
- e. organize an orienteering race involving sighting, coordinates and obstacle contours
4. Finding your way without a compass by
- a. The stars
- b. The nature
- c. A watch
5. Know how to program the route on a GPS and follow its directions
Answer key & resources
In other territories
The equivalent honor approved by other authorities, with its own requirements:
Master awards
This honor counts toward:
Investiture Achievement
This honor is required, suggested or listed as an option in:
Patch history
Earlier designs of this patch. See all outdated insignia.
See also
Adapted from AY Honors/Orienteering on the Pathfinder Wiki, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0. See the original page's history for its authors.
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