MIL-STD-1477 Symbols for Army System Displays MetricThis standard prescribes the physical characteristics of ground and air track symbols, unit/installation symbols, control measures symbols, equipment symbols, and associated alphanumeric information for U.S. Army Combined Arms system displays which are generated by electronic, optic, or infrared technology and presents information in real time or near-real time.

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MIL-STD-1477C(MI)

TABLE VI.    Fields for Unit and Installation Symbols

12 fields (A through L) are shown on the following sketch.

Field

A         Special Unit/Installation Size Modifier* B         Unit/Installation Size Modifier

C         Unconfirmed Unit/Installation - Indicated by a Query Mark (?) D         Reinforced or Detached Modifier (+) or (-)

E         Provides up to 4 kinds of information

• Free Text

or

• Combat Effectiveness - (CE--%)

or

• Evaluation Rating (Hostile Only) - (an)

or

• Signature Equipment (Hostile Only) - (!)

F          Provides up to two kinds of Information

• Identification (H) or (U) or (F)**

• Higher Echelon Designators (Alphanumerics)

Note:  An oblique stroke / shall be used between each designator. G         Command Post Designation (aaaa)

H         Planned Direction of Movement Modifier (     )

I           Unique Designation - Always used with size modifier

J          Name of unit or Type of Equipment K         Date - Time Group - From nn nnnn a L         Date - Time Group - To nn nnn a

*          Specific modifiers are listed in Table VII.

**        Identification alpha shall always be displayed; H - Hostile, U - Unknown, F - Friend

Note:   The fields described above shall be limited as follows:

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