7. Discuss the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system, latitude, and longitude. UTM System: Lattitude: Longitude: Then do the following: a. Using a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map, show that you can identify a location of your choice using UTM coordinates.. b. Using a 1:24,000 scale map, ask your counselor to give you a UTM coordinate on the map, then identify that location. c. Show that you can identify your current location using the UTM coordinates on your Global Positioning System unit and verify it on a 1:24,000 scale map.. d. Determine a hypothetical place last seen, and point out an area on your map that could be used for containment using natural or human-made boundaries.. 8. Choose a hypothetical scenario, either one presented in this merit badge pamphlet or one created by your counselor. Scenario: Then do the following a. Complete an incident objectives form for this scenario.
7. Discuss the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) system, latitude, and longitude. UTM System: Lattitude: Longitude: Then do the following: a. Using a 1:24,000 scale USGS topographic map, show that you can identify a location of your choice using UTM coordinates.. b. Using a 1:24,000 scale map, ask your counselor to give you a UTM coordinate on the map, then identify that location. c. Show that you can identify your current location using the UTM coordinates on your Global Positioning System unit and verify it on a 1:24,000 scale map.. d. Determine a hypothetical place last seen, and point out an area on your map that could be used for containment using natural or human-made boundaries.. 8. Choose a hypothetical scenario, either one presented in this merit badge pamphlet or one created by your counselor. Scenario: Then do the following a. Complete an incident objectives form for this scenario.
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