Future Soldier Training Practice Test

How is pace count used to measure distance on foot?

Use GPS only. Estimate distance by time only. Use a measuring wheel. Count steps over a known distance to estimate ground distance when GPS or landmarks are unavailable.

Correct Answer:

Count steps over a known distance to estimate ground distance when GPS or landmarks are unavailable.

Explanation:

Pace count is a way to estimate distance by tying together how far you go with how many steps you take. You first measure your pace length by walking a known distance and counting your steps, which gives you an average distance per step. Later, as you move, you simply count your steps and multiply by that pace length to estimate how far you’ve traveled when GPS or landmarks aren’t available.

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