1. OBJECTIVE SKETCHES
For approximately the next hour, you will be given a block of instruction on how to complete an Objective Sketch and be expected to produce one during a
practical exercise

2. One of the most important objectives of any reconnaissance element should be to return useful and accurate intelligence to the rear. The team must bear in mind that in the case of a loss of communication or enemy compromise, their sketch may be the only piece of information about that objective that they are able to pass to the rear. This makes the ability of drafting a proper objective sketch an extremely important asset.

3. TERMINAL LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Action: Identify how to draft an objective sketch
Condition: Given a block of instruction in a classroom environment and a practical exercise
Standard: Correctly identify how to draft an objective sketch IAW the following block of instruction

4. Safety Requirements: None Risk Assessment Level: Low
Evaluation: Your ability to draft a proper objective sketch during the FTX may decide whether you recieve a GO or NOGO
Previous classes: Various Optech classes
Safety; weather dependent, will be given safety briefing.
Risk assessment; always low

5. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE A
Action: Identify the types and components of an objective sketch
Conditions: Given a block of instruction in a classroom environment
Standards: Identify the types of and components of an objective sketch IAW the following block of instructions

6. OBJECTIVE SKETCH
An objective sketch is a drawn reproduction of a target area as seen from a point of view.

7. PANORAMIC SKETCHES
Representation of an area or object, drawn to scale as seen from an observer’s perspective.
Useful method of recording detailed information about a specific area or structure.

9. TOPOGRAPHIC SKETCH
A representation of an area drawn to scale as seen from above.
Shows reliable distances and azimuths between major features in a large area.
Can also be used as an overlay on the range card.

11. OBJECTIVE SKETCH PAD remarks continued on reverse MILS____
DTG ____________________________
NAME ___________________________
RANK & ORG ____________________
MILS____
GRID SKETCH MADE FROM
= _____ deg MAG
1 BLOCK = ______ m
remarks continued on reverse
TARGET:____________
RANGE: ____________
R. P. ________________
DEFLECTI0N:________
REMARKS:__________

12. SKETCH MATRIX DATA Marginal information Remarks Sketch
Marginal info: information that surrounds the sketch
Remarks: found on the left side and continued on the back of the sketch form
Sketch: the sketch itself

13. MARGINAL INFORMATION Target Range Reference point Deflection
Grid coordinate
Block scale
MILS- Lat/Long
Magnetic azimuth
Sketch number
DTG
Name
Rank & organization
SKETCH NAME - Prominent feature of sketch
RANGE – To the objective from your site
DEFLECTION –
GRID COORDINATE - Grid to observer’s location
BLOCK SCALE - Helps in dimensions of objects not listed in the remarks. (1=20m) Not applcable in panoramic sketches due to variations in the scale.
MILS LAT/LON -
MAGNETIC AZIMUTH - Azimuth through center of the object.
SKETCH NUMBER - Assists in keeping in order in your logbook for multiple views; ALSO for multiple sketches
DTG - Day Time (annotate local or zulu) Month Year
NAME - First and last name of observer(s)
RANK & ORGANIZATION - PFC/SSG ;ORGANIZATION NOT PUT ON UNTIL IN REAR

14. REMARKS Terrain Vegetation Structures Tactical value
Additional information
TERRAIN - describe the overall soil and terrain conditions.
VEGETATION - Describe the height, color, thickness of vegetation to include types of trees.
STRUCTURES - List building by 3 dimensions, color composition, tactical points, and distance. Also note all other items of importance.
TARGET REFERENCE POINTS (TRPs) - 2 TRPs as a minimum. The TRP is a point for a fire mission to be called on. Label TRP on the sketch and give a brief description, distance and direction.
REAR REFERENCE POINT (RRP) - the RRP should be a fixed, unmovable object that can be found by friendly forces. The description of the RRP is found in the remarks. But the distance and direction to the observer’s positions on the sketch.
POINTS OF INTEREST - On other notable items such as water, marsh, barrels, etc., you will place a letter and describe in the remarks.
LEGEND - An explanation of symbols used on the sketch.

15. SKETCHING Work from the whole to the part.
Use common shapes to show common objects.
Draw in perspective; use vanishing points.
Do not concentrate on the fine details unless used to clarify drawing or of tactical importance.
Intro: As with all drawings, artistic skill is an asset. But simple, satisfactory sketches can be produced with enough practice. The following are guidelines to be used when drawing sketches.
2. (i.e. trees, Hedgerows, bushes)
3. (Objects get smaller as the distance increases.)

16. USE OF COMMON SHAPES Trees Poles Bushes Hedgerows.
Completely darken in the area to be shaded. Use a finger to smudge the pencil led to completely darken the area

17. USE OF STRAIGHT EDGE
Dead space
Buildings
Windows
Poles

18. ROADS AND STRUCTURES
Roads: Darken the roads on the sketch. List type and width of road.
Structures: Use common shapes for buildings. Note the size and specifics of the structure in the remarks.

19. Hatching: Used to distinguish wooded and open areas.

20. 1. Mark Sketch Pad with
corresponding points
2. Measure between points using available resources
3. Using the mil rule to lay
off measurements directly

21. TERRAIN AND RELIEF
Show depressed/elevated areas on the drawing. Note the contour interval in the remarks

22. DETAIL Add the detail that would be of tactical importance.
Metal screens on windows
Elevated buildings
Power lines
Construction of buildings
Siding types
Building numbers
Lighting
Gaps or breach points

25. ENABLING LEARNING OBJECTIVE B
Action: Identify the use of perspectives
Condition: Given a block of instruction in a classroom environment
Standard: Correctly identify the use of perspectives IAW the following block of instruction

26. PERSPECTIVE
A method of drawing and painting the illusion of depth onto a flat surface

28. VANISHING POINTS
Lines that are parallel to one another and level with the ground and appear to meet at the same point on the horizon line.

29. Converge as they recede Appear to meet or vanish at one point
(vanishing point)
Parallel lines. Lines that actually are parallel on the ground appear to converge as they recede and if produced, appear to meet or vanish at a point called the vanishing point of that system of parallel lines. The correct effects of distance, direction, and slopes that are commonly attributed to the artist’s inspiration are in reality at the command of anyone who will study and apply the following rules: (see following slides)

30. HORIZONTAL
Parallel lines, which on the ground are horizontal, vanish, at a point on the horizon

32. SLOPING DOWNWARD
Parallel lines, which on the ground slope downward away from the observer, vanish at a point below the horizon.

34. SLOPING UPWARD
Parallel lines, which on the ground slope upward away from the observer, vanish at a point above the horizon.

36. RECEEDING
LEFT
RIGHT
Parallel lines receding to the right vanish to the right; those receding to the left vanish to the left.

38. SUMMARY

39. LUNCH