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MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale

MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale

MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale
$ 10.99

Score By Feature

Based on 834 ratings
Easy to use
9.53
Value for money
9.28
Easy to read
8.88
Durability
9.09
Accuracy
8.72

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Product Description

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The Graphic Training Aid 5-2-12 Coordinate Scale and Protractor (GTA 5-2-12) is a similar tool.
For use with metric coordinate systems such as UTM, MGRS, USNG, and others.
For use on maps with the following scales: 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:100,000, and 1:250,000.
Protractors with degrees and mils markings

Questions & Answers

Does this protractor come shaved down for anyone who has used a military-issued protractor? Is that to say there won't be any plastic bleeding into the grid squares?

Yes, the triangle cutouts are flush with the printed grid markings on both sides. We encourage our die cutters to be as precise and careful as their tools allow.

I'm trying to order this, but when I ordered with this nsn, I got something else. Does anyone know if the nsn has changed?

Hello, I'm the owner of MapTools, and I'm not aware of any changes to the National Stock Number (NSN). NSN creation and changes, in my limited understanding, must be handled by the purchasing department rather than the vendor. Please contact me and I will gladly assist you in any way I can to resolve the NSN issue. (Including contact information in answers is against Amazon policies.) But you won't have a hard time finding me.

Is this a flexible, rollable material or a stiff, brittle material?

It isn't able to be rolled. To some extent, it is adaptable. Flexing it to a 45° angle will likely cause no damage; bending it to 90° will likely leave a crease that will require you to bend the tool back to flat; and bending it to 180° will almost certainly damage the tool with a permanent crease. In other words, the tools are more adaptable than a credit card.

What is the origin of this item's shipment?

If you order one from MapTools, it will be shipped from San Carlos, CA 94070.

Selected User Reviews For MapTools Military Style UTM/MGRS Coordinate Scale

In my opinion, the cuts are not acceptable
3/5

THE GOOD: It included materials that would be extremely useful to someone learning how to use a protractor for land navigation. I don't want to send it back because it would be a fantastic educational tool. In addition, the protractor's printing is crisp and legible. And the material has the ideal rigidity-to-flexibility ratio. THE BAD: br>br> The triangular cuts in the pictures are not at 90° angles, so they line up with one grid square but not the other, resulting in an East/West deviation in where you plot your point depending on how far up the triangle you plot. Surprisingly, it's most noticeable on the smaller two scales, where it has the greatest impact. Of course, since this is a tool with a moderately low level of precision, you don't want this flaw to add to your potential deviations. It could mean the difference between life and death. In some cases, death is the only option. Anyway, I really want to like it because, aside from the bad cuts, it's well-made.

Sam Clements
Sam Clements
| Sep 23, 2021
QUALITY IS AN EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING FEATURE
3/5

please see the image They likely used a dull tool to stamp out the triangles. The cutout lines do not align with the margins, and there are plastic burrs on the opposite side, indicating that the cutout process was not smooth. For a precision instrument, this is unacceptably low.

Maddox Logan
Maddox Logan
| Mar 25, 2021
You got a lot more than you bargained for! Excellent seller and product, which arrived earlier than expected, which is always a plus
5/5

The tool is made of fairly durable plastic and performs as expected. The detailed instructions, which include almost everything you need to know about grid coordinates for the military grid reference system or the universal transverse mercator system, as well as two practice quizzes, are truly outstanding! Furthermore, the seller threw in a waterproof guide to my area's magnetic declination! This company does a fantastic job and goes above and beyond the call of duty. Excellent value for money.

Lylah NORTH
Lylah NORTH
| Dec 31, 2020
From a great company, a solid and dependable product! This mapping protractor is well-made, reasonably priced, and delivered by a trustworthy company
5/5

This coordinate scale also comes with instructions on how to use it. These instructions are ideal for those who are unfamiliar with the tool or who simply need to refresh their memory. familiarize themselves with the tool, and it's ideal for experts to use as a reference tool when creating instructional materials to teach others how to use it.

Dennis Harper
Dennis Harper
| Jun 10, 2021
Return the Protractor that was given to you
5/5

As an active duty service member, I can confidently say that this is the best protractor I've ever used. This protractor is extremely accurate, and unlike other protractors, it does not require shaving the plastic. I didn't have a problem with flexibility, as some of the other reviewers claimed, so I believe that issue has been resolved. The white line where the azimuth degrees are shown rubbed off during transportation in the cargo pocket while running, which was the only issue I had with the protractor. I blame myself in part because I usually move my protractor around the book from point to point, and I'm sure that being completely soaked contributed to the print's demise, but I also believe that the paint or printing's durability could be improved slightly.

Zaiden Stanley
Zaiden Stanley
| Mar 19, 2021
It'll be well worth your time and effort
5/5

I don't write reviews very often. However, I have to say that this product/seller went above and beyond the call of duty. You will receive a protractor as well as some excellent land navigation packets in your package. For the magnetic declination and grid variance, John was able to create a custom add reference sheet for me! That is fantastic. br>br>In the military, I'll be using this a lot. br>br>Many thanks to you and your fantastic team, John!.

Kevin Zimmerman
Kevin Zimmerman
| Mar 24, 2021
The navigational aid is excellent
5/5

This is an excellent product. 5 stars. It's a straightforward item that performs as expected. br>br>It has the two map scales I use the most (1:1000 and 1:5000). 1 and 25,000: The protractor function is flawless, and the plastic is fairly thick but flexible. The markings appear to be laminated between layers of plastic, so we'll see how well they hold up over time and in the field - I don't anticipate any problems, but if they arise, I'll provide an update. br>br>Delivery was a little slow, but it was an international sale, and the package arrived drenched, so I'm guessing the postal service misdelivered or misplaced it - There isn't a single negative implication about Map Tools. br>br>A simple tool that I'll be modifying by adding a melted pinhole dead centre of the protractor with a strong nylon thread knotted into it for more precise angle/bearing measurement, as seen on many British Commonwealth military issue "Romers. " br>br>Excellent item. br>br>.

Miller Chung
Miller Chung
| Mar 18, 2021
Good seller, great product
5/5

Excellent craftsmanship. The same as or better than what I received from the US Army. It's great for hiking and I'd recommend it to anyone. However, a word of caution to those who are unfamiliar with map reading. Make sure you're familiar with your scales and how to adjust them. The product was delivered on time and in good condition. Many thanks to the mapping software.

Kelly Yu
Kelly Yu
| Aug 04, 2021

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