Orienteering Merit Badge

What is an attack point?

• A structure attached to a tree where a marksman or observer can sit.

• A clearly visible linear break in the forest which does not have a distinct path along it.

• The weakest place on a known enemy at which you would concentrate your efforts.

• The closest feature to the control that you know you can locate more difficult controls.

What is a catching feature?

• A small snare designed by the orienteer to capture competitors who may be in close pursuit.

• An obvious feature on the map beyond a control or other sought-after feature that indicates that the target feature has been overshot.

• A narrow wall of earth projecting above the surrounding terrain; may be partially stone faced, usually man-made.

To deliberately list to one side of a control or feature so that you know which way to turn upon hitting the feature before seeing the control is known as ________________________

• swerving

• guessing

• aiming-off

• pin pointing

True or False? The term "contouring" refers to a navigation technique involving staying at roughly the same height while navigating across a slope.

• True

• False

The practice of __________________ helps the scout anticipate his next move and when done properly will reduce times in competitive events.

• reading ahead

• orienting

• thumbing

• scanning

In orienteering, what is a handrail?

• A section of a course between two control points

• A linear feature that closely parallels your route and acts as a guide to the next control.

• A feature in the terrain that only occupies a small area.

• A compass bearing that will bring a lost orienteer to a road or other major, recognizable feature.

________________ is the technique for getting back on track if you lose map contact. It is perhaps the most important skill in orienteering as being able to find out where you are after having got lost will minimize the time wasted.

• reconnaissance

• relocation

• remittance

• reduction