Unite us 2010 2012 geophysical institute, uaf topography topography. File this change sheet in front of the manual for reference purposes. Features are shown as points, lines, or areas, depending on their size and extent. This field manual fm describes doctrine for topographic operations in support of the united states us armys strategic, operational, and tactical missions. Logic and what the color means must work together in determining a map feature. No pipe lines are shown on topographical maps of any scale. Search for library items search for lists search for. Topographic map symbols hydrographic features naturally occurring feature name symbol falls rapids direction of flow arrow dry river bed stream intermittent sand in water or foreshore flats rocky ledge, reef flooded area marsh, muskeg swamp well, water or brine. Army fm 21, topographic symbols, describes the symbols, features, and abbreviations approved for military maps.
Chapter 5 topographical maps you know that the map is an important geographic tool. You will not be tested on any of this additional material. P9 tropographical symbols on a military map duration. Topographic map symbols military symbols colors used on a military map. Symbols are used in topographic maps to identify cultural and natural features.
Army regulations ar ar 1175 military mapping and surveying ar 3205 dictionary of united states army terms ar 32050 authorized abbreviations and brevity codes 2. This publication supersedes adrp 102, 31 august 2012, including changes 1 and 2. Tell the soldier to letter the paper a through j, and then 1 through 10. The armys strategic challenge is to prepare for the rise of a major military competitor who is both competent and capable. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site.
We are providing it here only for those interested in additional map interpretation symbols. Theyve put together some impressive libraries, totaling nearly 1,000 ebooks. Free ly available and operated by the higher intellect project. This manual describes the topographic symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps, overlays, and related. Chapter 1 contains general information on the use of topographic symbols, gives the basic scales for topographic maps. In this lesson students will learn about contour lines and how to identify features on a topographic map, then. Chapter 1 contains general information on the use of topographic symbols, gives the basic scales for topographic maps, defines topographic maps, and discusses map detail, map accuracy, and map colors. Free prepper ebook downloads everything you need to become an expert survivalist all in one place. The distinctive characteristic of a topographic map is. Fm 42511 first aid while i suggest everyone take a dedicated firstaid class under qualified instructors, this manual by the u. The first part of this manual expresses, in simple language, those basic map.
Fm 21 31 cl change headquarters department of the army no. This 2 dvd set contains over 7 gigs of us and foreign military manuals and documents including courses, technical and field weapon manuals, training aids, special operations manuals, army regs, and much more. A visualization depicting the soldiers manual of common tasks stp 211smct task identify topographic symbols on a military map 071com. This manual is intended to supply the in formation required by the map reader. Military symbols fm 2, 30 june 1965, is changed as follows. Symbols come in different shapes, sizes and colors to uniquely identify such features on the map.
The topographic maps on topozone were created by the united states geological survey usgs and have evolved for more than a century. You also know that maps are classified on the basis of scale and functions. Topographic symbols us army fm 21 this manual is divided into four chapters. Conventional signs, military symbols, and abbreviations this manual supersedes fm 2, 26 november 1941, including c 1, 9 may 1942, and c 2, 27 july 1942. Us department of the army department of defense civil. Fm 21 topographic symbols free ebook download as pdf file. Geological survey reading topographic maps interpreting the colored lines, areas, and other symbols is the. Changed or new material is indicated by an asterisk. Requirements of change 1, 31 dec 68, have been incorporated within the document. Military symbols, and abbreviations this manual supersedes fm 2, august 1, 1939, and training circular no. Tm 30548 soviet topographic map symbols internet archive.
This manual supersedes fm 2, 26 november 1941, including c 1, 9. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This publication is available at army knowledge online. Fm 2 military symbols 29th division living history group. Fm 1069, petroleum supply point equipment annex d and operations fm 1915, civil disturbances entire plan fm 21, topographic symbols annex i service regulationspamphlets ar 14, employment of department of the army annex k resources in support of the united states secret service secnavinst 3020. The topographical maps, which have been referred to in chapter 1 are of utmost importance to geographers. A collection of over 750,000 text files and documents on a variety of subjects. Field manual fm 216, list and index of war department publications, is a detailed list of the manuals that were available. For example the topographic symbol used on your map to. Army is a good start for anyone wanting to learn life saving first aid skills army ranger handbook 2006 i picked this manual up at a gun show a few years ago its loaded with info on demolitions, booby traps, communications, patrolling, movement. Usgs topographic map symbols for information about how to r. This manual, together with fm 2, 28 june 1951, supersedes fm 2, 15 october 1943, including c 1, 21 april 1944, c 2, 15 february 1945, and c 3, 28 february 1945. Tell the soldier to write the name of the item contained in each lettered and numbered circle on the map.
Army fm21 31 topographic symbols contour line map scribd. Leaders manual for combat stress control sep 94 cadet cd. Fm 21 cl change headquarters department of the army no. Conventional signs, military symbols, and abbreviations. Headquarters department of the army washington, dc, 20 july 2001 fm 325. Army publications, pdf forms fillable savable, pdf forms fillable, pdf forms saveable, pdf forms savable, eforms, eforms, pdf. Identified topographic symbols, colors, and marginal information on a military map with 100 percent accuracy. Identify topographic symbols on a military map youtube. This manual describes the topographic symbols and abbreviations authorized for use by all echelons in the interpretation of military maps. Airmobile airmobile elongated \j placed in the upper center of the box. Part i of this manual deals with general topographic, hydrographic, and air navigational symbols and abbreviations prescribed for use on all united states maps. The shape of an object on the map will usually tell what it is for example, a black, solid square is a building or a house, a round or irregular blue item is a lake or pond. They serve the purpose of base maps and are used to draw all the other maps. Colors imagine the difficulty of using a map printed only in black and white.
Army fm21 31 topographic symbols free download as pdf file. A map is a representation, of the earth, or part of it. Syllabus louisiana delta community college military. United states war deptdept of the army field manual collection. Conventional signs, military symbols, and abbreviations this manual supersedes fm 21 30, 26 november 1941, including c 1, 9 may 1942, and c 2, 27 july 1942. The field manual provides a standardized source document for armywide.
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