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    South Dakota Army National Guard's State Best Warrior Competition: Land Navigation [Image 8 of 10]

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    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is standing outdoors in a wooded, rocky terrain while reading documents from a manila/yellow folder. The soldier's name tape partially reads 'VAN...RT' and the branch tape reads 'U.S. ARMY'. A green-topped stake or marker post is visible to the soldier's right, suggesting a land navigation or orienteering exercise.

    RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    09.12.2026

    Photo by Sgt. Kinsey Schuchhardt 

    129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    South Dakota Army National Guard Spc. Aaron Van Hemert, assigned to the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, reviews a map after locating a checkpoint during the land navigation portion of the Best Warrior Competition, Sept. 12, 2026. Land navigation evaluates competitors’ ability to use terrain association, map-reading skills and navigational tools to locate designated points while operating independently in a field environment.

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    Date Taken: 09.12.2026
    Date Posted: 09.16.2026 10:01
    Photo ID: 9932846
    VIRIN: 260912-Z-HR682-1007
    Resolution: 3764x5269
    Size: 8.41 MB
    Location: RAPID CITY, SOUTH DAKOTA, US
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    A young soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is using a lensatic compass, holding it up to eye level to take a bearing or azimuth reading. The soldier wears a black and yellow '21' competition number patch on the left sleeve, suggesting participation in a land navigation competition or military skills event. The setting appears to be an outdoor training area with open terrain and overcast skies.
    A soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands beside a pine tree on an open grassy hillside, consulting what appears to be a map or document. The soldier wears a black patch with the yellow number '21' on the left shoulder, suggesting a unit or competition identifier. The background reveals a military training area with structures, forested terrain, and an overcast sky.
    A person in military camouflage uniform with a yellow number identifier on their back stands near a pine tree on a grassy hillside, appearing to consult a document or map. The setting appears to be a military training exercise conducted in a rural, forested landscape with open meadows and rustic wooden structures visible in the background. The terrain and vegetation suggest a high-altitude or mountainous western U.S. environment.
    A soldier or military cadet wearing multicam/OCP camouflage uniform and a patrol cap is standing in a grassy, wooded hillside area reviewing documents or a map. The individual has a yellow number '21' patch visible on their left sleeve, suggesting participation in a timed exercise or competition. The setting appears to be a land navigation or orienteering training exercise in a pine forest environment.
    Two military personnel in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniforms are standing in a grassy field consulting a map or document. They are wearing numbered armbands (21 and 14), suggesting participation in a land navigation exercise or military competition. The setting appears to be a training area with pine trees and red clay terrain in the background.
    A soldier in U.S. Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands in an open grassy field surrounded by pine trees at dusk or dawn. The individual is holding what appears to be a map or document and is standing next to a marker flag with the number '21' visible on their shoulder patch. This appears to be a land navigation training exercise.
    A soldier in US Army OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform stands in a wooded, hilly terrain. The individual is wearing a numbered bib patch '21' on their left arm, suggesting participation in a military training exercise or competition. They are holding what appears to be a map or document, consistent with land navigation training.
    A U.S. Army soldier in OCP (Operational Camouflage Pattern) uniform is standing outdoors in a wooded, rocky terrain while reading documents from a manila/yellow folder. The soldier's name tape partially reads 'VAN...RT' and the branch tape reads 'U.S. ARMY'. A green-topped stake or marker post is visible to the soldier's right, suggesting a land navigation or orienteering exercise.
    A soldier in MultiCam/OCP camouflage uniform is kneeling on a rock surface, marking or plotting points on a topographic map. The documents are placed on a yellow folder/envelope, and the soldier is using a pencil to record information on an accompanying data sheet. This appears to be a land navigation training exercise based on the visible documents.
    A soldier in full camouflage uniform and tactical gear walks away from the camera along a narrow dirt trail. The path leads toward a rocky cliff face flanked by green vegetation and shrubs. The image captures a rucksack march or field training exercise in a rugged outdoor environment.

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