scope:

The military symbols contained in APP-6 will be used on:

a. Situation maps, overlays, air photograph annotations and intelligence maps.

b. Maps used by Naval and Air Forces when involved in landbased operations.

c. Diagrams contained in STANAGs, Allied Publications and other NATO documents.

These symbols will not be used for:

a. Naval plotting.

b. Military geographic information and documentation.

c. Telecommunications diagrams.

Purpose

APP-6 replaces STANAG 2019 (Edition 2) Military Symbols which was designed for manual map marking. The contents of APP-6 constitute a single system of military symbology for landbased formations and units, which can be used for either automated map display systems or for manual map marking.

As automated methods of display are still largely theoretical and are not yet based on practical military experience with automated display techniques using automated data processing (ADP), there may be a requirement for modifications or amendment after practical ADP systems have been used in tactical formations and units. Such changes will be made by means of formal amendments as required.