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will simplify the task and greatly ease later reading and translating them to a course map. In my later notes <br /> I will use the notations which follow. Use these or set up your own,be sure you write them down so that <br /> you don't forget them. <br /> • The numbers"1"to"20"will identify the Shooting Stations. <br /> • The capital letters"A"to"T'will represent the target locations("A"for target 1,etc.) <br /> • Small letters following a number such as 1 a"or"3c"will stand for intermediate points along <br /> the trail between shooting stations,the number will indicate the previous shooting station. <br /> • The small letters"r,""I"and"p"used after the target capital ("Ar","Al","Ap")will indicate the <br /> estimated danger area to the right•left and vast the indicated target when distances other <br /> than the standard template distances are used.Left and right will be as viewed from the <br /> shooting station.For plotting a target lane over level ground using the template,these <br /> distances will be;r=30 yards,I=30 yards and p=100 yards less the target range. <br /> The Data Table. I would recommend recording your course data in a table to help keep track <br /> of it.The headings can be; <br /> "FROM" -the point from which a bearing is taken. <br /> "TO" -the point to which a bearing is shot. <br /> "DIST" -the distance between the two points. <br /> "DIR" -the direction from the first point to the second. <br /> "REMARKS" -miscellaneous comments to help with drawing the map,danger area sizes to the right, <br /> left,and past the target can be inserted here. <br /> Getting the Data. Start at the entrance to the course trail,measure and record the distance <br /> and direction to the first shooting station("1"). From the shooting station, measure the distance and <br /> direction to the target("A")and record these. Move to the target.Assess the possible effects of obstacles <br /> and ground and determine the possible extent of the danger area.For each target,record the size of the <br /> danger area to the right,left and past the target.Next;measure and record the distance and direction to <br /> the next point along the trail.This could be the next shooting station("2")or it may be an intermediate <br /> point along the trail (1 a").This is the sequence to record data to map the course.Continue along the trail, <br /> measuring the distance and direction between each shooting station,using intermediate points if <br /> necessary,and the target and danger areas.A sample list of data for five targets is listed in the following <br /> table. <br /> As you work your way around the course,you should be retracing the work you conducted <br /> earlier to design or review the range layout.Mark points as you go H you will need to refer to them,or <br /> return to them to continue your survey. Remember, no point looks the same once you have passed it and <br /> look back.After you have completed surveying through the last target,complete the loop and take down <br /> the direction and distance back to your start point,this is useful as a check when you draw the map.As <br /> you conduct your survey,record each feature in the"Remarks"column (streams,cross-trails,etc.),this <br /> will help when you want to add details to a final version of the map for the clubhouse. <br /> FROM TO DIST DIR REMARKS <br /> (YARDS) (DEGREES) <br /> ENTRANCE 1 25 315 <br />