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military grid reference system

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military grid reference system [′mil·i‚ter·ē ¦grid ′ref·rəns ‚sis·təm]
(mapping)
A system which uses a standard-scaled grid square, based on a point of origin on a map projection of the earth's surface in an accurate and consistent manner to permit either position referencing, or the computation of direction and distance between grid positions.
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Having memorized just a few 2-digit eastings (eastbound route coordinates) and northings (north-bound route coordinates), the logistics convoy commanders knew exactly where to adjust their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) simply by monitoring the military grid reference system (MGRS) output on their global positioning system (GPS) devices.
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The first is the military grid reference system (MGRS).
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Multiple coordinate display systems are available, including Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), and can be changed on demand.
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