Map reading and land navigation for cadets

Grid references, bearings and mils finally click when you can see them live on a map. MGRS Cardinal shows the grid under your finger, anywhere, so you can practise before the field exercise and check yourself during it.

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See any grid reference, live Free

Move the map and the 6, 8 or 10-figure grid under the crosshair updates instantly. Turn on the grid lines to see the 1 km squares labelled exactly like a topo map: perfect for practising “right, then up”.

Understand bearings in mils Pro

Draw a line between two points and read its bearing in mils or degrees, from grid, true or magnetic north. Compare it with your compass to see how declination works.

Walk to a checkpoint Pro

Drop a pin on a checkpoint, tap Go to, and follow the live bearing and distance. The big walking display and red night mode help on night navigation exercises.

A mil compass on your phone Pro

The compass shows magnetic north (red) and true north (blue) on a mil ring, so you can see the declination for your area with your own eyes.

For instructors and corps

Create a team map Premium to share checkpoints, routes and your training area with a whole section. Lay the training area map (PDF) over the satellite map, lined up with the grid. Contact us about plans for a whole corps or squadron.

Learn the basics

New to grids? Start with How to read an MGRS grid, then practise with the MGRS converter.

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