(
DoD) A term used in giving the location of a geographic point by grid coordinates. See
also military grid;
military grid reference system.
(
DoD) Two sets of parallel lines intersecting at right angles and forming squares; the grid is superimposed on maps, charts, and other similar representations of the Earth's surface in an accurate and consistent manner in order to permit identification of ground locations with respect to other locations and the computation of direction and distance to other points.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.