Question

Read the following directions for using a compass, and then answer the question that follows.

Find a heading (field bearing):

Select a landmark along the route you want to travel. Hold the compass level and point the Direction of Travel Arrow at the landmark.
Find your heading to the landmark by turning the compass dial until the “N” aligns with the red end of the Needle. Read your heading in degrees at the Index Line.
Keep the Needle aligned with the “N”; look up; sight on your landmark and walk to it. Repeat this procedure until you reach your destination.
What should you do after you read your heading at the index line?


Select a landmark along the route you want to travel.

Turn the compass dial until the “N” aligns with the red end of the needle.

Keeping the needle aligned with the “N,” look up and sight on your landmark.

Walk to your landmark, repeating the procedure until you reach your destination.

Answer 1

Keeping the needle aligned with the “N,” look up and sight on your landmark.

Answer 2

Answer: Keeping the needle aligned with the “N,” look up and sight on your landmark.

After you read your heading in degrees at the index line, you need to maintain the needle aligned with the "N." Once the needle is aligned, look up, sight on your landmark, and walk to it. The repetition of this process will ensure that you reach your destination.