Task · part of 3. The compass: how it works, and following a bearing in the field
3(a). How a compass works, and what makes an orienteering compass different
Required
The mechanism, then the features specific to the orienteering pattern: the baseplate, the housing, the lines.
Where this step comes from
- Orienteering Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 3(a)