The master of land navigation

Mike Jones aka Garand Thumb spent a good portion of his career teaching military personnel how to survive in a variety of environments. Leveraging his expertise he’s produced this video to help others learn the fundamentals up to medium capability.

Here’s the video description:

Learn the fundamentals of land navigation with a map, compass, and protractor. This video covers essential skills from reading and plotting MGRS coordinates to applying magnetic declination correctly. We’ll also demonstrate how to navigate between points, use practical movement techniques, and even cover burden carrying methods for real-world field conditions. Whether you’re preparing for military training, outdoor survival, or just want to sharpen your backcountry skills, this guide provides the medium-difficulty level instruction you need to become confident with traditional navigation tools.