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In this section of the training center you will learn how to read a map, use the GPS to get you from point A to point B and with those skills, maybe find your position without any equipment at all. There are a few simple things you should know, please thoroughly read these notes and take them to heart.

Reading Your GPS
With your standard loadout in the 9th Cav you should have a map, a compass, and a GPS. You'll open your GPS using Right CTRL+M (ARMA3 Default Keys). In the bottom right corner of your HUD your GPS standard window will show up.

The first task is to get your coordinates which are displayed on the top right corner of the the GPS window. You will see a number consisting of six digits (e.g. 123456). That is your relative position on the map but it is not 100% precise and you will learn why later in this document. The set first three numbers are your your X axis which would be read right to left (like a book) or West to East. The second set of three numbers is read bottom to top or South to North. So keep this in mind when looking at these numbers.

The second task is to figure out what direction you are using. Fear not! There are multiple ways to figure this out. You can either hold down or double tap the K button to bring up the compass. You could also use Right CTRL + M to bring up the GPS (if you haven't done so yet). On the GPS in this instance you would use the middle set of numbers on the top center row (e.g 3-5-5//pronouced TREE-FIFE-FIFE). You would read each number individually as to not confuse people listening for the coordinates verbally. In the previous example 3-5-5 wold be nearly due North off by 5 degress to the west.

The third task is to get the feel of the environment, feeling out the layout of the area you are immediately in (i.e. the area shown on the minimap of the GPS window) may mean the difference of life or death. Blue objects on the map represent BLUFOR units/objects/territories etc. Since the 9th Cavalry is technically a NATO/US ARMY affiliate BLUFOR will always be considered friendly. Next is OPFOR which is displayed in a dark red these guys are enemies. Green represents the independent forces who are can be manipulated in alliance based on the context of the mission and the intent given by a mission maker, purple are civilian and yellow are empty.
 * NOTE: The bearings/headings you will often hear being shouted over the airways are relative to the EXACT position of the person who yelled it. Micro-adjustments need to be made for a true accurate read out at another position.
 * NOTE: Notice that the icon that displays where you are (centered in the GPS) is red, DO NOT CONFUSE THIS WITH OPFOR!!!!