FSO's, COLT, FiST'ers: Is there a specific map symbol for an infantry BN FSC (Fire Support)?

2015-08-14T09:43:36-04:00

Is this the appropriate symbol? Or are there additional identifiers?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2015 10:14 AM

2015-08-14T10:14:32-04:00

I believe you have it correct, SSG Carlos Madden.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2015 10:20 AM

2015-08-14T10:20:22-04:00

Look at FM 1-02. The symbol you provided is a 105mm towed artillery battery.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 14 at 2015 10:38 AM

2015-08-14T10:38:45-04:00

check out the source for the graphics
http://www.udel.edu/armyrotc/current_cadets/cadet_resources/manuals_regulations_files/FM%201-02%20-%20Operational%20Terms%20&%20Graphics.pdf

Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 14 at 2015 3:23 PM

2015-08-14T15:23:34-04:00

SSG Carlos Madden I have only seen it written as the 'boxed FSC' but here is a handy link for you.

FM 101-5-1

http://fas.org/man/dod-101/army/docs/fm101-5-1/f545-c4a.htm

FM 101-5-1, Operational Terms and Graphics, Chapter 4, Unit Symbols

This chapter establishes a standard system for the development of groundunit symbols. These symbols are for use on situation maps, overlays, andannotated aerial photographs. This chapter applies to both automated andhand-drawn graphic displays or overlays.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 15 at 2015 2:57 AM

2015-08-15T02:57:59-04:00

I can't believe you didn't tag me in this. The Triangle denotes a scout type element. It is usually used as a stand alone as a LP/OP. As you know Cav use the single line as usually denotes recon of some sort. For a Fist team you would use something like this. As the unit symbol. You would put it in a box so you could use the size identifier. You wouldn't want to use a huge triangle, that would mean anti-armor. Here is a link that I found very helpful when generating graphics.

http://explorer.milsymb.net/#/explore/

Response by SFC Ron Chelsy made Aug 16 at 2015 9:41 PM

2015-08-16T21:41:39-04:00

When I was in BN even with the the cav, if I remember correctly, we always used the example you provided.

Response by SSG Richard Reilly made Oct 21 at 2015 11:22 AM

2015-10-21T11:22:37-04:00

https://www.benning.army.mil/training/_course_materials/ocs/fm/101series/fm101-5-1/ch4.pdf