Methodology for delivering lessons in military topography with experienced military personnel When training with less experienced soldiers, first of all you need to use their knowledge and skills. If they are really interested in the subject, then with a competent instructor they will become even better. If it turns out that experienced fighters, alas, do not know anything about the subject, then this is also good: by presenting their gaps correctly, you minimize their possible influence (informal authority) in the team, which increases the ability to control and discipline. 1 In general, before you give a lecture, find out what people already know how to do. Someone confidently uses a smartphone navigator, but does not understand the coordinate grid. Another knows how to work with a paper map, but does not know the capabilities of electronic maps.

Methodology for delivering lessons in military topography with experienced military personnel When training with less experienced soldiers, first of all you need to use their knowledge and skills. If they are really interested in the subject, then with a competent instructor they will become even better. If it turns out that experienced fighters, alas, do not know anything about the subject, then this is also good: by presenting their gaps correctly, you minimize their possible influence (informal authority) in the team, which increases the ability to control and discipline. 1 In general, before you give a lecture, find out what people already know how to do. Someone confidently uses a smartphone navigator, but does not understand the coordinate grid. Another knows how to work with a paper map, but does not know the capabilities of electronic maps.

There is no need to teach everyone from scratch using the same program. First, establish your baseline. 2 Explain why each skill is needed. Do not start listing conditions. Start with the problem to be solved. Why understand scale? to estimate distances on the map. Why know the coordinate system? Understand and correctly convey the location of an object. Why learn GPS limitations? In order not to treat the readings of the device as unconditionally reliable.

When an adult understands the practical meaning of the material, it is easier for him to integrate into learning. 3 Less monologue - more independent work. The instructor can explain the symbols ten times. But it is important not to teach people to meet the standard, but to understand the field. For these purposes, you can give different tasks. For example, reporting the characteristics of the terrain, looking at the map, explaining the nature of the terrain to another fighter who has not seen this map. If one understands electronic maps, pay particular attention to scale and the importance of accurately plotting points on the map and transferring coordinates. After each question/section/lesson, discuss the result and mistakes. No need to scold anyone. There will always be mistakes. You need to understand what you wanted to do, what happened and why.