Introduction; Parts Of The Lensatic Compass - Cammenga PRECISION LENSATIC Instructional Booklet

A. INTRODUCTION
The instructions in this booklet are for the CAMMENGA
LENSATIC COMPASS currently being distributed by the U.S.
Army and Troop Command. This compass is known
throughout the world for its precision, reliability, versatility,
ruggedness and much more. It has helped to save lives in
times of war and provided many with recreational and
commercial usefulness in times of peace.
The lensatic compass is used to determine "azimuths" or
"compass bearings" (horizontal angles). It is also used to
follow a course over the ground, orient or set a map, and
determine position of objects in relation to a map.
B. PARTS OF THE LENSATIC COMPASS
10. Lens Bracket
(FIGURE 1)
12. Sight Groove
11. Lens
5. Bezel
2. Dial
1. Luminous Bezel Indicator
9. Lanyard
6. Case Cover 13. Index Line
8. Thumb Loop
7. Case
4. Sight Wire 3. Scale Edge
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