Military Grid Reference System

The Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) is a geocoordinate standard used by NATO militaries for locating points on the Earth's surface. It combines the features of the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinate system and the British National Grid (BNG), enabling users to reference locations accurately using a grid-based system. MGRS coordinates consist of a combination of a grid zone designation, a grid square identifier, and an easting and northing value.