Graphics and Overlays Flashcards
What are Graphics (symbols)?
Represent units, equipment, installations, control measures, and other elements
COP (Common Operational Picture)
A single display of relevant information within a commander’s area of interest tailored to the user’s requirements and based on common data and information shared by more than one command
Characteristics of COP
Clear, Concise, Uniform, Simple
Two types of military symbols
Framed and Unframed
Framed Symbols include
Units, Equipment, Installations, and Activities
Composition
A basic framed symbol is composed of a frame, color (fill), main unit or function icon, and may include modifiers and/or amplifiers that provide additional information.
Modifiers
Provide additional information inside of a framed symbol (minimal essential amplifiers)
Conform to the bounding Octagon
Amplifiers
The purpose of amplifier placement is to standardize the location of information around the symbol
Modifier and amplifier placement remains the same regardless of the shape of the symbol
Basic amplifiers normally used are
B - Echelon
D - Task Organization Indicator
H – Additional Information - Unit Designation
M – Higher Echelon
Unframed symbols include
control measures, tactical symbols, equipment.
No regimental headquarters
A dash (-) between the battalion and the regimental designation indicates there is no active regimental headquarters
Active Regimental headquarters
A slash (/) between the battalion and the regimental designation indicates an active regimental headquarters
Control measure graphics are organized by the
six warfighting functions
six warfighting functions
Command and Control, Movement and Maneuver, Fires, Protection, Sustainment, and Intelligence.
Boundary Lines
A boundary is a line that delineates surface areas for the purpose of facilitating coordination and de-confliction of operations between adjacent units, formations, or areas
