Documentation of Military Map Generator

Hey there! You're looking at the official documentation of the Military Map Generator hosted on www.map.army. Here you'll find everything you need to draw, edit, save, share, and print tactical military situations using MSS symbology that follows the international standards. Whether you're planning an exercise, briefing a unit, or just exploring what the tool can do — this is the place to start.

Getting Started

This section describes how to start the web application and create the first military situation.

Layers

Working with layers in map.army to organise tactical situations — layer management and MilX as the primary in-app format.

Military Symbols

This section describes how to create, place, and modify military symbols on the map.

Base Maps

This section deals with the map display functions. The options for coordinate systems and camera work in the 2D and 3D view are described in detail.

Map Tools

Tools for working with the map canvas in map.army — coordinate search, measurement, range rings, and the magnetic-declination compass aid.

Options

The various settings of the generator are described in detail in this section.

Export and Print

This section explains how to print your map or export it to a PDF from MAP.ARMY.

Data-Exchange

Exchanging tactical map data with other planners and systems — MilX Share (primary), KML, and NVG.

Tips and Tricks

Advanced recipes, techniques, and workflow shortcuts for getting more out of map.army.

Installation

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