Grids, mils and symbols, on your phone

MGRS Cardinal speaks your language: 10-figure grids, bearings in mils, grid/true/magnetic north, a mil compass, NATO-style unit symbols and red night mode. Built for training, planning and personal use.

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Grids and grid lines Free

The live grid under the crosshair at 6, 8 or 10 figures, and true UTM grid lines from 100 km down to 100 m, labelled like a 1:50,000 sheet.

Bearings in mils Pro

Measure bearings and distances in mils or degrees, from grid, true or magnetic north (World Magnetic Model), with corner grids on areas.

Mil compass and Go to Pro

A mil compass showing magnetic and true north, and live navigation to any pin with the big walking display and red night mode.

Unit symbols Premium

NATO-style unit symbols: friendly, hostile, neutral or unknown; infantry, armour, artillery, engineers and more; dismounted, mechanized or motorized; team to division.

Team maps and training area overlays Premium

Share a live map with up to 10 people, with call signs and chat, and lay a PDF training area map over the satellite map, lined up with the grid.

Important

MGRS Cardinal is an independent app made in Alberta, Canada. It is not affiliated with the Department of National Defence or the Canadian Armed Forces, and it is not an approved system. Use it for training, planning and personal use only, never for classified or operational information, and follow your unit’s rules on personal devices.

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