When your ability to navigate determines your safety, confidence, and mission success—half measures just won’t cut it.
Whether you're an absolute beginner or have years of experience, this course provides the missing structure, strategy, and mindset to master land navigation in any terrain.
You’ll learn directly from Joshua Enyart, a former Army Ranger and Green Beret with three decades of professional instructor experience—trusted by the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps Special Operations Command.
This is the original, field-proven Master Navigator Course. Others have tried to duplicate it, some even using the same name to try and capture the success and popularity of this course. Others have padded the curriculum with a lot of things that simply don't matter in practical field use, which is what you want to spend your time on. Rangers and Green Beret's live and die by Map Reading and Land Navigation, while others simply dabbled in it. You should learn this from someone who has done this for a living for decades. This is not theory, there are no gee-whiz hacks or shortcuts...only brilliance in the basics that have stood the test of time.
This is not a “follow the trail” weekend. This is elite-level instruction designed by a former Green Beret to take you from a basic map reader to a confident master of land navigation—on and off the trail, day or night, with or without a map.
Over four immersive days, you’ll receive hands-on training in military-grade navigation techniques proven in real-world missions. Whether you're prepping for SFAS, working SAR, or just want to navigate anywhere without fear, this course delivers.
Basic Map Reading: Interpret topographic maps and symbols with confidence.
Declination Mastery: Adjust and navigate using true, grid, and magnetic north.
Dead Reckoning & Terrain Association: Learn both linear and terrain-based navigation.
Locating Unknown Points: Use intersection, resection, and other methods to pinpoint locations.
Finding Yourself When Lost: Regain orientation with proven field methods.
Self-Mapping Techniques: Navigate without a map by creating your own.
Field-Expedient Direction Finding: Use the sun, moon, stars, and shadows to stay on course.
Night Navigation: Apply all learned skills in low-light, high-stress conditions.
Special Forces-Style Land Nav Courses: Complete realistic, challenging iterations modeled after Ranger School and the Green Beret Star Course.
“Josh is a master instructor. Approachable, understandable, and professional.”
— Becky N.
“This curriculum is jam packed… a thorough knowledge of all aspects of land nav.”
— Jeff C.
“This course exceeded my expectations in every way. Truly invaluable.”
— John D.
The Master Navigator Course is known for being physically demanding—many students train months in advance and use it as preparation for Special Operations selection courses. As of 2025, students now have the option to opt out of the Top Team competition and no longer need to carry all gear during navigation lanes. This significantly reduces physical strain and allows students to focus entirely on learning. The lane distances remain the same, and those seeking additional challenge are still welcome to complete the course in its original format. Mastering the skills remains the primary goal of this training.
Secure your seat in the original, often-imitated Master Navigator Course — taught by a former Army Ranger and Green Beret. Space is limited to just 30 students.