Which are the two techniques for using the Lensatic Compass?

• A. Centerhold Technique
• B. Compass-to-Cheek Technique
• C. Centerhold Technique and Compass-to-Cheek Technique
• D. Magnetic north technique

Answer: (C)

Two techniques for using a Lensatic Compass are centerhold and compass-to-cheek. Centerhold keeps the instrument steady in the center of your body so you can sight through the lens and read the bearing from the bezel with minimal movement—useful for map bearings and quick, repeated readings. Compass-to-cheek brings the compass up to your eye, resting it against your cheek so your sight line is aligned with your target, allowing you to sight and read the bearing directly with less parallax. Together, these methods cover how you take both map-based and terrain-based bearings. Magnetic north technique isn’t a standard way to describe how to use a Lensatic compass.