Fm 21 department of the army field manual, topographic symbols, headquarters. United states armyfm 520 united states marine mwtc summer. Symbols for standard topographic maps published at the scale of 1. Tell the soldier to write the name of the item contained in each lettered and numbered circle on the map. Fm 21 31 cl change headquarters department of the army no. Fm 21 25 elementary map and aerial photograph reading 19410412 this manual covers elementary map reading, including conventional signs and military symbols, distances and scales, directions and azimuths, coordinates, relief, slopes, profiles and visibility, map reading in the field, and aerial photograph reading to an extent sufficient to permit soldiers and platoon leaders to read aerial. Aug 06, 2000 this field manual fm describes doctrine for topographic operations in support of the united states us armys strategic, operational, and tactical missions. For example the topographic symbol used on your map to. About us we believe everything in the internet must be free. Army fm 21 31, topographic symbols, describes the symbols, features, and abbreviations approved for military maps. Fm 21 26 map reading and land navigation fm 21 31 topographic symbols fm 21 60 visual signals fm 226 guard duty fm 22100 army leadershipbe, know, do fm 254 how to conduct training exercises fm 25100 training the force fm 31 71 northern operations fm 4480 visual aircraft recognition fm 5738 pathfinder operations fm 57220 static line.
Army fm21 31 topographic symbols contour line map scribd. Land navigation was one of the first skills i learned as a child. Pdf u s army guide to map reading and navigation download. Army infantry school, fort benning, ga, for training and reference purposes. Adrp 102 applies to the active army, army national guardarmy national guard of the united states, and united states army reserve unless otherwise stated. Product specifications for topographic military installation map supporting mark 90 systems. Jan 12, 2018 this manual, fm 21 31 topographic symbols, describes the topographic symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps, overlays, and related features and activities. This manual covers elementary map read ing, including conventional signs. Fm 21 30 c 2 basic field manual conventional signs, military symbols and abbreviations changes \ war department no. The symbols are in general the same for all categories, but because of differences in. Tell the soldier to letter the paper a through j, and then 1 through 10.
Army fm 21, topographic symbols, describes the symbols, features, and. This chapter illustrates and explains the topographic symbols used on military maps of all scales. The download is a high quality pdf file of the original manual, dated 7 may 1993. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The shape of an object on the map usually tells what it is, for example, a black, solid square is a building or a house. Discover everything scribd has to offer, including books and audiobooks from major publishers. Military symbols, and abbreviations this manual supersedes fm 2, august 1, 1939, and training circular no. Army fm 21, topographic symbols, describes the symbols, features, and abbreviations approved for military maps. This manual describes the topographic sym bols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps, overlays, and related. The proponent of adrp 102 is the united states army combined arms center. Fm 21 department of the army field manual topographic symbols headquarters, department of the army april 1961 this copy is a reprint which includes. Comments should be keyed to the specific page, paragraph, and line. Combatives field manual fm 21150 pdf roflcopter2110. Fm3121 1961 guerilla warfare and special forces operations.
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Identify the symbols used on a military map to represent physical features, such as physical surroundings or objects, as shown in table c2. Army fm21 31 topographic symbols free download as pdf file. Ebook field manual us army fm 21 topographic symbols. This publication supersedes adrp 102, 31 august 2012, including changes 1 and 2. Army fm 21,topographic symbols, describes the symbols, features, and abbreviations approved for military maps. Roads and rivers would look the sameprobably with disastrous consequences. The preparing agency is the combined arms doctrine directorate, united states army combined arms center. Us army fm 1112 attack helicopter operations us army fm 1243 mines and boobytraps. This chapter explains the map identifications and other marginal data appearing on topographic maps prepared for use by the department of the army. Army field manual fm 2126 titled map reading and land navigation. Fm 21 31 department of the army field manual topographic symbols headquarters, department of the army april 1961 this copy is a reprint which includes. This manual, fm 21 topographic symbols, describes the topographic symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps, overlays, and related features and activities. Utilizing the latest technologies producing high quality. This manual should be used jointly with fm 31 21, fm 31 21a, and fm 31 20a.
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