(DoD, NATO) A system which uses a standard-scaled grid square, based on a point of origin on a map projection of the surface of the Earth in an accurate and consistent manner to permit either position referencing or the computation of direction and distance between grid positions. Also called MGRS. See also military grid.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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