Land navigation

[1] It is distinguished from travel by traditional groups, such as the Tuareg[2] across the Sahara and the Inuit[3] across the Arctic, who use subtle cues to travel across familiar, yet minimally differentiated terrain.

Often, these courses are several miles long in rough terrain and are performed under adverse conditions, such as at night or in the rain.

[4] In the late 19th century, land navigation developed into the sport of orienteering.

[6] In the United States military, land navigation courses are required for the Marine Corps[7] and the Army.

[8] Air Force escape and evasion training includes aspects of land navigation.