military grid

[′mil·i‚ter·ē ′grid]

(mapping)

Two sets of parallel lines intersecting at right angles and forming squares; superimposed on maps or charts in an accurate and consistent manner to permit identification of ground locations with respect to other locations and the computation of direction and distance to other points.

military grid

Two sets of parallel lines intersecting at right angles and forming squares. The grid is superimposed on maps, charts, and other similar representations of the surface of the earth in an accurate and consistent manner to permit identification of ground locations with respect to other locations and the computation of direction and distance to other points. See also GEOREF.

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The Military Grid Reference System is very similar to, and a derivative of, the UTM system.

Why UTM is better than latitude and longitude

This is due to the message format--it only includes the military grid reference systems grid for each unit, and the unit's UIC.

Poor man's digitization of the battlefield

TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Army soldiers carried out an operation against ISIL's positions in an oilfield in Eastern Deir Ezzur, inflicting major damage on the terrorists' military grid.

Syrian Army Storms ISIL's Positions in Energy-Rich Region in Deir Ezzur

The Fatah al-Sham Front (formerly the al-Nusra Front) sustained a great loss in fighters and military grid and was forced to retreat at the end of a major assault on the positions of the Syrian army in Southwestern Damascus.

Syria in Last 24 Hours: Army Repels Attacks on Gov't Positions in Eastern Damascus

The Fatah al-Sham Front sustained a great loss in fighters and military grid and was forced to retreat at the end of a major assault on the positions of the Syrian army in Southwestern Damascus.

Damascus: Terrorists Ready to Hand Over Khan Al-Sheih Town to Syrian Gov't

TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Army soldiers, fighter jets and artillery units destroyed the strongholds and military grid of Fatah al-Sham Front (the al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group previously known as the al-Nusra Front) in Northwestern Hama and Northeastern Lattakia on Monday.

Nusra Strongholds in Hama, Lattakia Crushed in Syrian Army Attacks

"The Syrian army troops fended off repeated assaults of a large group of terrorists on their positions in al-Anqar al-Gharbiyeh near al-Amal farms towards South of Mashati Hadhar, and inflicted heavy casualties of the terrorists," battlefield sources told FNA at around midday, adding that the terrorists also sustained a major damage on their military grid.

Battlefield Source: Terrorists in Quneitra Receive Reinforcements, Military Hardware from Jordan

In relevant developments in the province on Tuesday, Syrian Army troops and Air Force raided ISIL's sites and positions in an energy-rich region in Eastern Homs, destroying a vast part of the terrorists' military grid.

Homs: Terrorist Groups Suffer Heavy Casualties in Syrian, Russian Airstrikes

TEHRAN (FNA)- Syrian Army troops and Air Force raided ISIL's sites and positions in an energy-rich region in Eastern Homs, destroying a vast part of the terrorists' military grid.

ISIL's Centers Smashed in Ground, Air Offensives in Homs

Battlefield sources disclosed that the Syrian army has destroyed the terrorists' military grid, including artillery units and armored vehicles, in the Dara'a province.

Syria in Last 24 Hours: Terrorists Sustain Heavy Losses in Army Offensive in Deir Ezzur Province

In relevant developments in the province on Sunday, the Syrian Army opened heavy fire at artillery and mortar sites of Fatah al-Sham Front in Northeastern Dara'a, inflicting major damage on the terrorists' military grid and infrastructure.

Fatah Al-Sham's Offensives Repulsed by Syrian Army in Northern Dara'a

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Syrian Army opened heavy fire at artillery and mortar sites of Fatah al-Sham Front (the newly-formed al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group previously known as the al-Nusra Front) in Northeastern Dara'a, inflicting major damage on the terrorists' military grid and infrastructure.

Fatah Al-Sham's Artillery, Mortar Units Hit Hard in Syrian Army Attacks in Dara'a