The centerhold technique is the most common technique used when determining an azimuth. This technique is faster and easier to use than the other techniques.

Turn your entire body until the desired magnetic azimuth is under the fixed black index line.

Pull your elbows firmly into your sides.

Place the thumb of the other hand between the lens (rear sight) and the bezel ring; place the remaining fingers around the fingers of the other hand.

Place your thumb through the thumb loop and form a steady base with your third and fourth fingers. Extend both index fingers along the sides of the compass.

Move the rear sight to the rearmost position to allow the dial to float freely.

Open the compass cover so that the cover forms a straightedge with the base.

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