How different are the navigational tasks of LAV III companies as compared to dismounted Infantry companies. If terrain is thought of like a board of wood with a natural "grain" that are the simplest modes of transportation, to what degree are these different companies able to go against that grain. I read (don't remember where...can't cite) that special forces are so unique in that they specialize in taking unorthodox routes (i.e. through a river, down a cliff, etc.) and was wondering how this applied to the Infantry as a whole.
If LAV III crews have more restrictions with regard to navigational routes (as one would expect with a vehicle) are dismounted infantry used to limit these factors? When a recruit is being assigned are factors such as navigational / spacial abilty used to determine where an Infantry recruit will end up? How different are mechanized infantry and dismounted infantry in terms of orienteering (not their ability to orienteer, the practise of). My assumption is that like any broud topic "Navigation" could very easily be broken down into very different sub-disciplines (however, it's just that, an assumption, I really have no idea).
Any feedback on these issues would not only be interesting but also much appreciated.
If LAV III crews have more restrictions with regard to navigational routes (as one would expect with a vehicle) are dismounted infantry used to limit these factors? When a recruit is being assigned are factors such as navigational / spacial abilty used to determine where an Infantry recruit will end up? How different are mechanized infantry and dismounted infantry in terms of orienteering (not their ability to orienteer, the practise of). My assumption is that like any broud topic "Navigation" could very easily be broken down into very different sub-disciplines (however, it's just that, an assumption, I really have no idea).
Any feedback on these issues would not only be interesting but also much appreciated.