Tactical Map Symbols
MapGridder places standardized tactical symbols on an interactive map, so you can mark units, positions, and control measures and export the result. The symbol set follows MIL-STD-2525 military symbology, with affiliation colors for friendly, hostile, neutral, and unknown.
What you can do
- Curated MIL-STD-2525 tactical symbol catalog
- Set affiliation: friendly, hostile, neutral, unknown
- Combine with the MGRS grid and routes
- Export your overlay as an image or PDF
Frequently asked questions
What symbol standard is used?
The catalog follows MIL-STD-2525 military symbology, the standard set of tactical map symbols.
Can I set the affiliation color?
Yes. Each symbol can be friendly, hostile, neutral, or unknown, which sets its frame and color.
Is it free?
Yes. Placing symbols runs in your browser with no login or install. A quick, free sign-in is only needed to export.
Who uses military map symbols?
Standardized military symbology is used by NATO and allied forces for operational maps and briefings, by cadets and instructors for training, and by milsim and airsoft groups who want realistic, unambiguous unit markers. Anyone planning movement on a map can use them.
Is this NATO APP-6 or MIL-STD-2525?
The catalog follows MIL-STD-2525 symbology, which shares its core framing and affiliation scheme with the NATO APP-6 standard, so the symbols look familiar to APP-6 users.
Can I export the symbols?
Yes. Place your symbols on the map and export the overlay as an image or PDF, with the grid and routes included.
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