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by _jal 2241 days ago
Others can speak for the military, but among civilians, it seems almost nobody learns orienteering anymore.

I only have anecdata, but the last several times I've been on remote camping trips, I've taught folks the basics myself. And a relative's son, a Boy Scout, was told by his troop leader that the Orienteering merit badge was obsolete, don't worry about it.