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grid reference n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a method of locating a point on a map or plan by a number referring to the lines of a grid drawn upon the map or plan and to subdivisions of the space between the lines Translations How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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What complicates matters in every theater, is that the kill box is used as a measure to facilitate rapid attack of targets and as an area reference system (also known as common area reference system, common grid reference system or common geographic reference system). These units have the ability to display Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), in addition to LAT/LONG coordinates. The Army and Marine Corps use the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) Grid and Military Grid Reference System (MGRS), while the US Navy uses latitude and longitude expressed in degrees, minutes and seconds. |
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