TM 55-1680-350-102-24. Magnetic Compress2-24When not being used, the magnetic compass must bestored in an position to prevent unnecessary wear on thecompass pivot and jewel.The type MC-1 pocket magnetic compass (24, fig. 2-1), is a very important aid inascertaining your direction of travel. The compass is equipped with a transparentplastic top, a long line for determining the directional course reading, and two lanyardattaching rings located on the bottom of the compass case for use in attaching aretaining lanyard. To use the compass, hold tile compass erect in a manner whichplaces the lubber line parallel to your line-of-sight, or in the tore and aft position toyour line-of-travel. Your course heading may then be read on the top or the side ofthe compass dial under the forward end of the lubber line.NOTEThe arrow on the compass dial always points to magnetic "NORTH".2-29
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