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Search the complete symbol library by standard name, military abbreviation or equipment designation, for example "F/A-18". Filters narrow the results down.
The military symbol generator for MIL-STD-2525C
Create unit, equipment and installation symbols and tactical graphics with every modifier the standard defines. Export them as SVG, EMF or PNG, or share them by link - free, in your browser.
- Free of charge
- No installation, no account
- 11 languages
Built for military staff work and system engineering
symbol.army is a free online military symbol generator by gs-soft AG, Switzerland. It turns the joint military symbology of MIL-STD-2525C into finished, standard-conform images - for the people who use the symbols and for the people who build systems around them.
For military personnel
- Unit, equipment and installation symbols with all text and non-text modifiers - for orders, briefings, overlays and training material.
- Tactical graphics such as boundaries, attack arrows and tasks.
- Copy a symbol straight into Word or PowerPoint, or download it as SVG, EMF or PNG.
- Send a colleague a link that reproduces the exact symbol, modifiers included.
For technical personnel
- Open any symbol from its 15-character SIDC:
www.symbol.army/?SIDC=SFGPUCI--------- how it works. - The complete list of supported MIL-STD-2525C symbols with their SIDC.
- Vector output in SVG, EMF and XAML for documents, web pages and .NET (WPF) user interfaces.
- Rendered by the MSS Web Service, which gs-soft also provides for integration into your own applications.
From search to finished symbol
Every symbol is constructed by the MSS Web Service exactly as the standard specifies - frame, icon, modifiers and their positions.
Modifiers and attributes
Set unique designation, higher formation, staff comments, direction of movement and every other modifier - task force, headquarters and feint indicators included. The editor places each one where the standard defines it, and every field explains itself with a hint.
Draw tactical graphics
Boundaries, attack arrows, tasks and areas: the point editor adds, moves and deletes control points, and the MSS Web Service constructs the graphic from them as the standard draws it.
Preview and details
Check the symbol name, military abbreviation and its place in the symbol hierarchy before you use it. About MSS shows the service and library version the symbol was rendered with.
Your organisation's style
Line width, filled or unfilled frames, colour or monochrome, label layout and symbol size by echelon - plus the format and resolution of every export.
Save and share
Download as vector (SVG, EMF, XAML) for documents and slides, or as raster image (PNG, JPEG, BMP, ICO). A share link reproduces the exact symbol, modifiers included.
Frequently asked questions
What is symbol.army?
symbol.army is a free web application by gs-soft AG, Switzerland, to create, edit and export military symbols and tactical graphics according to MIL-STD-2525C. It runs in any modern browser, needs no installation and no account, and is available in 11 languages.
Which symbology standard does symbol.army support?
MIL-STD-2525C, the US Department of Defense standard for joint military symbology. Every symbol is constructed by the MSS Web Service (Military Symbol Service); the About MSS tab of the symbol editor shows the library version in use.
Which file formats can I export military symbols to?
Vector formats SVG, EMF and XAML, and raster formats PNG, JPEG, BMP and ICO, at a configurable size. A symbol can also be copied directly into Word or PowerPoint.
Can I open a symbol from its SIDC?
Yes. Add the 15-character SIDC (Symbol Identification Code) as the only URL parameter:
https://www.symbol.army/?SIDC=SFGPUCI-------- opens a friendly infantry unit. The documentation lists
every supported MIL-STD-2525C SIDC.
Can symbol.army draw tactical graphics?
Yes. The point editor draws tactical graphics (n-point symbols) such as boundaries, attack arrows and tasks. The MSS Web Service constructs each graphic from its control points as the standard defines it.
Can I use the symbol generation in my own application?
Yes. The MSS Web Service and the components symbol.army is built on are available from gs-soft AG for integration into other applications, for example command and control, mission planning or training systems. Contact mss@gs-soft.com.
Your next symbol is one search away
Open symbol.army, type a unit or equipment name, set the modifiers - and export the finished symbol.
Help and contact
Documentation
Step-by-step guides for every function - from your first symbol to tactical graphics.
Read the documentation