The compass-to-cheek technique is used when you want to be more accurate.

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Glance down through the lens and read the azimuth directly under the black index line. The azimuth you read is the magnetic azimuth from your position to the distant object.

Keeping the compass level and the sights aligned, rotate your entire body until the sighting wire is lined up on a distant object.

Look through the rear sight notch and center the front sighting wire in the rear sight notch.

Turn the thumb loop all the way down and insert your thumb. Form a loose fist under the compass, steady it with your other hand, and raise it to eye level.

Move the rear sight to the rearmost position to release the dial, then fold it slightly forward.

Open the compass so that the cover is vertical, forming a 90 degree angle with the base.