Be a pro at land navigation in no time by learning how to use a lensatic military compass. Keep reading below for a tutorial.

Hold the compass in front of your nose with the lid facing out. Pick an object, rotate your entire body (not just the compass), and align the object with the sight wire.

This video covers the basics of how to use a lensatic compass for beginners. Knowing how to use a compass is a skill I think every adult should know.

Feb 16, 2025 · Turn the compass dial until the orienting arrow on the dial lines up with the magnetic needle. The needle should be pointing north. Align the compass with the map: The …

Oct 25, 2018 · While some elements of the navigation process are similar to using a baseplate compass, there are also slight differences—including how you hold a lensatic compass. In this …

In these articles, we will examine how to properly use a lensatic compass to: set and follow a course to a visible destination; find true north; locate your position on a map; plot a course to a …

Holding the compass up to your face, angle the rear sight so that you can read the compass dial clearly through the lens while peering through the sighting slot and lining your distant target …

Place the fully opened lensatic compass on the map with the scale edge running through the terrain feature and with the compass reading the same as the azimuth sighted.

In this blog post, we will explore the intricacies of using a lensatic compass in conjunction with a map. You will learn the fundamental concepts of navigation, understand the components of a …

The instructions in this booklet are for the CAMMENGA LENSATIC COMPASS currently being distributed by the U.S. Army and troop command. This compass is known throughout the …