The textbook is devoted to generalization of material on satellite navigation systems, development of modern positioning devices, as well as ways of practical application of GPS in solving problems of orienteering on the ground. The content of the manual includes issues of the discipline of military topography for higher military educational institutions. It sets forth in expanded volume the issues of standard program on military topography for cadets (students) of Higher Military Educational Establishments as applied to practical activities of subdivision commanders.The textbook is intended for cadets (students) of Higher Military Educational Establishments, as well as for officers studying military topography in the command training system.