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The manuals cover map reading (Part One) and land navigation (Part Two). Appendixes include exportable training materials, a matrix of land-navigation tasks, an introduction to orienteering, and a discussion of devices that assist navigation.

Reported dimensions range roughly from 8.1 to 11.0 inches tall, 5.5 to 8.5 inches wide, and 0.45 to 1.1 inches thick, with weights approximately 0.53 to 2.13 pounds.

They are intended primarily for soldiers across service branches, MOSs, and ranks; some editions also address civilians and family preparedness (some listings note a suggested age of 22+).

The manuals are authored by the Department of the Army (U.S. Department of the Army) and are written in English.

They are available in paperback and hardcover formats; reported page counts range from about 126 to 488 pages, with several editions listed at 292 pages.

It stresses that forces must adapt to new threats after potential skill atrophy in CBRN areas and advises both military personnel and civilians to prepare for evolving technologies and hazards.