How to Put Together a BAM

This section will go over how to stitch together a BAM with glue and tape.


  • Make sure to sweep the floor before making the BAM on the floor, so that no rocks or debris get caught underneath it and damage it. 
  • It’s best to make the bam without shoes on, so you don’t get it dirty.  Print out both sides of the bam and lay on the ground facing up. 
  • Overlap them and line them up as best you can. Briefing maps usually have coordinates on them which you can use to line them up. 
  • You may need to fold one side over depending on how big the trailer you’re in is.  Put glue on the bottom map. 
  • Smooth the top map over the glue. 
  • Let the glue dry. 
  • You’ll then need to flip it over so you can tape the back. This is most easily done very carefully, in sections. 
  • Once it’s flipped over, tape down in sections, making sure to reinforce the edges. 
  • Once it is taped, carefully roll the BAM up from the longest side, unless otherwise specified. 
  • Secure the BAM with two rubber bands – one at the top, one in the middle, and one at the bottom.