The RM protractor as can be seen in the picture here comes with an elastic string that is tied around the outside edge of the protractor for azimuth measuring. Two knots secures the string to the protractor center but creates a bulge so the protractor will not lay flat on your military topographic map. It takes a 1:50,000 scale map distance of 1,800 meters just to reach the protractor's square edge to get a reading.Īnother self-help technique is to poke a hole in the center and place a knotted string in the center to overlap extend over your map lines for a reading, but this leaves a knot in the center, obscuring the center placement of the original point to be measured from and the string can fall out at the worst possible time.
You lose the mills scale for artillery calls for fire and still have to draw extended lines on your map, cluttering and obscuring important details. Often hand trimming of the mils edge results in a sloppy, uneven edge cutting off degree marks. When measuring a grid angle from point A to point B on a map with the Army protractor, you are often forced to draw and extended line so you can reach the square's edge for a measurement! An improvement somewhat is to trim the mils scale off, but not a significant enough improvement. The RM protractor is round with degrees and mils scales on the outside edge. Army protractor (GTA 5-2-12) is a square shaped piece of clear plastic with mils scale and degrees on the outside edge of the square. Army SNCO, Rudy Madayag and offered in military clothing sales stores (MCSS) is far superior, easier to use and more accurate. The round and improved square map protractors produced by retired U.S. To begin your enquiry, fill in the order form above, email or call us on 01845 522 184.The current square issue map protractor ( GTA 5-2-12) is cumbersome to use, resulting in added time in planning, and inherently inaccurate resulting in map errors that can cause units to get lost and rounds to fall on friendly forces. However large or small your need, trust us at GSM to provide a bespoke, robust, MOD-official solution. We utilise our comprehensive range of leading processes when producing all of our labels, such as polyester labels, metal name plates, and QR code labels. Contact Us Today To Begin Your EnquiryĪs one of the UK leading label manufacturers we pride ourselves on our leading levels of quality and customer service.
This displacement calculator is a 1.5mm hard coated clear PVC disc, assembled to multi printed HP polycarbonate. Displacement Calculator – NSN 4V6 1290-9 (OS2443GA) It features a 20,000 Mils Graduation Unit, 0 to 1300 Mils both-sides scale with brass fitments and a pivoting 3mm extruded acrylic arm. This is a standard issue British military one arm 3mm extruded acrylic protractor with a semi-circular body. It is produced using 2mm hard-coated clear 45 resist acrylic, printed in black, including fitments and 2mm hard coated acrylic 1:50,000 range arm, and comes in an olive green canvas case. This is a standard issue British military GPS circular protractor. GPS Cased Protractor & 1:50,000 Range Arm – NSN 4V6 1290-9 Each is supplied with countersunk holes, string and a removable blue protective overlay. They are produced using 1.5mm extruded acrylic printed in black and red, with a protective hard-coating. These are standard issue British military Royal Artillery (RA) semi-circular 6” & 9” protractors. Our range includes: 6” RA Mils Artillery Protractor – NSN 4V6 1290-9 & 9” RA Mils Protractor – NSN 4V6 1290-9 To make the process viable for small production runs as well as the higher volume requirements, these products can also be digitally printed in multi colours and laser cut to profile. It’s our uncompromising aim to provide the most durable, practical products to suit your needs - meeting the stringent demands placed upon them.Īs required by the MOD, all of our military map reading protractors can be supplied with official QR barcode labels. With over 45 years’ experience, we’re amongst the leaders when it comes to manufacturing and supplying approved military map protractors, scales and gauges. Description Trust Our Unrivalled Expertise & Experience In Producing Military Products