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Screening is often done by reconnaissance units such as cavalry, which operate within range of supporting artillery.In contrast to a guard force, a screening force may consist of a scout platoon rather than a task force or squadron; and its mission is less ambitious, focusing on early warning to the main body rather than preventing enemy observation and direct fire on the main body.
The first basic military map symbols began to be used by western armies in the decades following the end of the Napoleonic Wars.During World War I, there was a degree of harmonisation between the British and French systems, including the adoption of the colour red for enemy forces and blue for allies; the British had previously used red for friendly troops because of the traditional red coats ...
English: Military map symbol for a friendly land unit or formation. The cyan frame and icon were defined in APP-6A to indicate friendly unit for use over darker backgrounds in electronic display. In APP-6, all units were represented by a rectangle with dimensions that varied from 1.5 by 1 to 1.7 by 1.
English: Military map symbol for a friendly land unit or formation. The blue frame and icon were defined in APP-6 to indicate friendly. In APP-6A, the friendly frame and icon could be produced in blue (typical for hand drawn or on when used over a bright background in electronic display) or cyan (for use over darker backgrounds in electronic display).
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Blue force tracking (BFT) systems consist of a computer, used to display location information, a satellite terminal and satellite antenna, used to transmit location and other military data, a Global Positioning System receiver (to determine its own position), command-and-control software (to send and receive orders, and many other battlefield support functions), and mapping software, usually ...
English: Military map symbol for a friendly unit or formation. The blue frame and icon were defined in APP-6 to indicate friendly. The blue frame and icon were defined in APP-6 to indicate friendly. In APP-6A, the option to use a solid "Crystal Blue" fill was introduced for friendly units.
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