The base map, field maps, and the UTM grid lines are used during search operations to ensure that field personnel and the command post can accurately communicate specific position information in the search area.

Section 5 verifies if the UTM grid lines are on the base map or not. If the UTM grid lines are not on the base map, Section 5 describes how to draw them on the map.

Section 6 establishes how to set up and prepare field maps for personnel to use in the field.

Section 7 describes the uniform way of determining and communicating UTM coordinates.

1. Scope

1.1 This guide describes one method of setting up a Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grid system on a base map for transfer to a field map.

1.2 This guide provides a uniform way of communicating UTM coordinates.

1.3 This guide is intended to be used with United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-min quadrangle topographical maps with a scale of 1:24 000, with or without UTM grid lines.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

F1846 Practice for Symbols and Markings for Use With Land Search Maps

Keywords

management; map; search; topographical; universal transverse; USGS; UTM;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 07.060 (Geology. Meteorology. Hydrology)

Citing ASTM Standards

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