MIL-STD-1477C

Abstract

This standard prescribes the physical characteristics of ground and air track symbols, unit/installation symbols, control measures symbols, equipment symbols, and associated alphanumeric information for U.S. Army Combined Arms system displays which are generated by electronic, optic, or infrared technology and presents information in real time or near-real time. <br>Requirements are specified herein for the selection and depiction of symbols which provide U.S. Combined Arms personnel with track, mission, and status information. <br>This standard applies to the design of all U.S. Army Combined Arms system displays and shall be tailored as required to meet individual system requirements. These systems include: Air Defense, Aviation, Armor, Infantry, Fire Support, Intelligence, and Logistics. The symbols presented herein are intended for application to high quality, calligraphically written cathode-ray tube displays. This standard also applies to flat-panel and optical type displays if the provisions are modified to ensure that image quality provides legible symbols, modifiers and alphanumerics. This standard does not apply to existing systems, unless system product improvement program (PIP) involving the system displays is undertaken. <b><u>Intended Use:</u></b> This standard is intended to specify requirements and guidelines for selection and use of symbols for depicting essential information in Army system displays. <br>