FM 1-02.2 — Military Symbols (this Item Is Published W/ Basic Incl C1)
FM 1-02.2 governs the construction and use of military symbols for units, activities, equipment, and control measures.
- Publication number: FM 1-02.2
- Title: MILITARY SYMBOLS (THIS ITEM IS PUBLISHED W/ BASIC INCL C1)
- Date: 01/23/2025
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View FM 1-02.2 on armypubs.army.mil
It covers symbol frames, amplifiers, lettering, identity colors, unit and organizational symbols, equipment, control measures, and operation planning symbols. It also addresses tactical mission tasks, course of action sketches, and requirements for acronyms, abbreviations, and control measure labels.
Topics covered
- Military symbol construction
- Unit and organizational symbols
- Activity and installation symbols
- Equipment symbols
- Control measure symbols
- Tactical mission task symbols
- Course of action sketches
Questions and answers
What additional information do military symbol modifiers provide?
A modifier provides additional capability information. (paragraph 1-8)
What colors are used for standard identity in military symbols?
Standard identity colors are used as the fill areas for framed symbols. (paragraph 1-9)
Can acronyms or abbreviations not listed in FM 1-02.2 be used with Army control measure symbols?
No acronyms or abbreviations other than those provided in this publication may be used. (paragraph 5-4)
How must control measure labels be written?
Symbol makers make all text labeling in upper case letters. (paragraph 5-5)
How are present, planned, or suspected linear control measures generally drawn?
In general, linear control measures shall be a solid line when indicating present status and a dashed line when indicating suspected or planned status, as depicted in table 5-1. (paragraph 5-6)