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Rothco Military Marching Compass – Precision Aluminum Land Navigation Tool

by Rothco
SKU 405
Original price $15.99 - Original price $15.99
Original price
$15.99
$15.99 - $15.99
Current price $15.99
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped
Availability:
in stock, ready to be shipped
Color: Tan

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The Rothco Military Marching Compass keeps a topographic map and a trail guide working together when the terrain is new to you. Its liquid-filled dial minimizes excessive swing and wobble, so the needle gives you a steadier read while you check your heading against the map.

A slide ruler handles measurements as you plot the route, and the magnifying glass brings map details and fine print into focus. The aluminum cast case is built for rugged outdoor use and protects against impacts and bumps along the way.

Why it works:

  • A steadier needle on the move: You get a steadier read, because the liquid-filled design reduces swing and wobble for improved readability.
  • Map details you can actually read: Contour lines and small print come into view through the integrated magnifying glass, built in for interpreting topographic maps or trail guides.
  • Route plotting in one tool: Measurements and calculations happen right on the compass with the slide ruler, so you can plot your route with accuracy.
  • A case that shrugs off knocks: The aluminum cast case offers protection against impacts, bumps and other hazards met on outdoor expeditions.
  • A color that matches your kit: Choose Black, Olive Drab or Tan to blend with the gear and apparel you already carry.

Who it's built for:

Made for hikers, campers and outdoor enthusiasts who read topographic maps in unfamiliar terrain. It is designed for military use and serves active-duty personnel as well.

At a glance:

  • Case: Aluminum cast case
  • Dial: Liquid-filled to reduce swing and wobble
  • Map tools: Slide ruler and magnifying glass
  • Colors: Black, Olive Drab, Tan
  • Designed for: Military use, hiking and camping

Buying for an agency or department? Luminary Global is an SDVOSB and WOSB. We accept purchase orders and GPC, and offer volume quotes.

In the box

  • 1 x Rothco Military Marching Compass
  • Military Land Navigation Soldiers plot a course and hold a bearing with a lensatic compass that works with no electronic signal. The sighting wire and magnifying glass sharpen a read on a distant landmark.
  • Search & Rescue Rescue teams navigate to a coordinate in demanding terrain with a liquid-filled needle that settles fast. The cast aluminum housing survives the shocks of a field callout.
  • Backcountry Exploration Hikers and backcountry travelers keep a true heading off-trail with a rugged, precise instrument. The folding lid protects the face in a pack or pocket.
  • Survival & Preparedness Prepared users store a battery-free navigation tool for a grid-down situation. The 360-degree scale and thumb loop steady an accurate bearing when other tools fail.
  • Brand: Rothco
  • Material: Aluminum cast case
  • Design: Liquid-filled compass
  • Navigation aids: Slide ruler, magnifying glass
  • Colors: Black, Olive Drab, Tan
  • Black: Item 407, UPC 613902407305
  • Olive Drab: Item 406, UPC 613902004061
  • Tan: Item 405, UPC 613902040502
  • Prop 65: DEHP. See www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
📖 Official Resource
Step-by-Step Field Manual
Learn how to properly deploy and stage this equipment in a crisis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it help with reading a topographic map?▸

Yes. The magnifying glass gives clear visibility of map details and fine print, and the slide ruler lets you take measurements to plot your route.

What does the liquid-filled dial do for me?▸

The fluid minimizes excessive swing or wobble of the needle for a more readable heading, and it helps protect the internal mechanisms from wear during extended use.

Should I pick this or the Rothco Deluxe Marching Compass?▸

Pick this model if you want an aluminum cast case and a choice of Black, Olive Drab or Tan. Go with the Deluxe if you prefer a zinc alloy case, offered in Black or Olive Drab. Each one carries a ruler plus a magnifier for map work.

Can agencies and departments order the Rothco Military Marching Compass with a purchase order?▸

Yes. Luminary Global is an SDVOSB and WOSB. We accept purchase orders and GPC for agency and department orders, and offer volume quotes.

Veteran Owned & Operated

Retired Army First Sergeant