TC 3-34.80 — Army Geospatial Guide For Commanders And Planners
TC 3-34.80 governs geospatial engineering, geospatial support, terrain visualization, and geospatial information for Army operations.
- Publication number: TC 3-34.80
- Title: ARMY GEOSPATIAL GUIDE FOR COMMANDERS AND PLANNERS
- Date: 09/19/2019
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
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TC 3-34.80 explains how geospatial engineers collect, generate, manage, analyze, and disseminate geospatial information. It covers operational environment visualization, common operating picture support, tailored terrain analysis, geospatial databases, and staff support.
Applies to: TC 3-34.80 applies to the Active Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States and United States Army Reserve unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Geospatial engineering
- Terrain effects on military planning
- Geospatial databases and services
- Operational environment visualization
- Common Operating Environment
- Tailored geospatial support
- Geospatial support by echelon
- Geospatial support to staff sections
Questions and answers
What does geospatial engineering provide to commanders and staffs?
Geospatial engineers provide the Soldier with base map data for their COP, tactical decision aids, and mission-tailored terrain visualization products enabling commanders and staffs to determine operational impacts. (paragraph 4-12)
What are all geospatial engineer teams responsible for?
All GETs are responsible for collecting, generating and managing geospatial databases to support the warfighters need to understand the operational environment. (paragraph 2-1)
What slope ranges are suitable for artillery battery firing positions?
Artillery slope maps identify areas with a 0 to 7 percent slope as suitable and an 8 to 12 percent slope as marginal for artillery battery firing positions. (paragraph 4-15)
What transportation features can logistics geospatial products identify?
The J-4/G-4/S-4 section uses products to identify highways, railways, airfields, and waterways that can be used to move troops and supplies. (paragraph 4-8)
What factors are considered for aviation zones of entry?
The three considerations of zones of entry are vegetation, slope, and soil. (paragraph 4-19)