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A back staff is a navigational instrument that was used to measure the altitude of a celestial body, in particular the sun or moon. When The name came from the fact that users kept the sun to their back and observed the shadow cast by the upper vane on a horizon vane.

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How do you say staff in Latin?

staff in latin is scipio or scipionis 'Staff' in the sense of a staff used by a hiker is 'baculum'. For 'Staff' in the sense of a body of people, Latin did not have a single word to express this.


How did General George B McClellan's staff respond to inquiries about his ability to command troops?

President Lincoln had asked General Ambrose Burnside to make private inquiries among General McClellan's staff with regards to his ability to lead troops. Burnside was a friend of McClellan's and such a back of the hand stunt did not please Burnside. He followed Lincoln's orders, however. Clearly his top commanders were loyal to McClellan and word got back to him. But Burnside was shocked to learn that not only were McClellan's staff loyal, but worse, in that they held the Lincoln administration in contempt. Burnside was startled to hear open discussions about a military takeover. General in Chief Halleck dismissed Burnside's report as "staff chatter".


Whether the staff has to be waited until the next staff comesis this correct?

correct


Who is the Chief of Staff to the President of Palau?

Elbuchel Sadang is the Chief of Staff to the President of Palau.


How many compaines did a typical revolutionary infantry regiment have in 1776?

By 1776 a typical infantry regiment had a regimental staff and eight companies. Along with three field officers and six staff officers, the regimental staff included four staff NCOs: a sergeant major, a quartermaster sergeant, and two lead musicians (a drum major and a fife major).

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What are the instruments in navigation?

the instruments in navigation are gps's, kamals, sextants, cross staff, back staff, mariners astrolabe, quadrant, and octants :)


What is a shepherds staff called?

The shepherd's staff is known by several names. It is known as a shepherd's crook and a hocquet. The royal use of a scepter also hearkens back to the shepherd's staff.


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What did Moses' staff turn into?

According to The Bible/Tanakh/Old Testament, when Moses went before Pharoah, Moses' staff changed into a snake/serpent, and then back into a staff again. (Exodus 4:1-5)


Who invented the back staff?

"Captain John Davis invented a version of the backstaff in 1594"


How do you find staff card in Digimon World 3?

To get the Staff Pass, you'll need to speak to Lisa in the Secret Room. After talking to her, you will have to locate her friends at the UG Lake. After you speak to them you will be taken back to the Secret Room and should receive the Staff Pass.


What is a slat nurse?

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Is Disney going to put vmk back on?

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Which is correct Staff is or Staff are?

staff are


How long should it take a company to pay credit cards tips back to the staff?

3 months