What device is used to determine the AMG vehicle heading?

• A. GPS Receiver
• B. Digital Compass
• C. Sextant
• D. Lensatic Compass

Answer: (D)

Determining the direction a vehicle is facing in the field is best done with a reliable bearing instrument. A lensatic compass is designed for that purpose: it’s rugged, quick to read, and lets you sight a landmark or map line through the sighting lens, then read the heading (azimuth) with the bezel. This gives a precise, manual heading you can use to steer the AMG vehicle, even in conditions where electronics might fail or be unavailable.

GPS receivers and digital compasses can provide heading, but they depend on electronics and signals that may be unreliable in certain environments or situations. A sextant is for celestial navigation and isn’t practical for ground vehicle heading. That combination of reliability, accuracy, and field usability makes the lensatic compass the best choice for determining the AMG vehicle heading.