Plan with MIL-STD-2525 and NATO symbols, no GIS required

Drop standard military symbols on the map, draw control measures, and share by link. Range planning, exercise overlays, and tactical briefs in any browser.

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4.7 / 5 · 200 reviews on G2

A tactical map with MIL-STD-2525 unit symbols, phase lines, and objectives on satellite terrain with a symbol palette panel

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“Scribble Maps is one of the only software available that lets you make a fully customizable map. I was able to create unique markers for different types of sites for guests to easily find what they're looking for.”

Kaval & Nandini S. Product Manager, F-35 Mission Planning Environment via G2

Why Scribble Maps for Defense

Standard symbols, fast placement

Drop MIL-STD-2525D and NATO APP-6 symbols on the map. Pick unit type, affiliation, and echelon. Draw phase lines, objectives, and control measures.

Brief on a shared link

Share an exercise overlay or range plan with your team by link. They open it in a browser. No install, no account.

Bring data from any source

Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON or GPX. Layer training-area maps, route data and existing overlays without re-keying.

Built for Defense teams

A tactical overlay with MIL-STD-2525 unit symbols, phase lines, and objectives on satellite terrain

Tactical overlays with standard symbols

Build OPORD graphics with MIL-STD-2525D symbols. Mark friendly and hostile units, draw phase lines and objectives, and share for mission briefs.

A maneuver exercise overlay with MIL-STD-2525 unit symbols, phase lines, and axis of advance arrows

Exercise overlays and tabletops

Run tabletop exercises with realistic military symbols. Position units, draw control measures, and walk through maneuvers step by step.

A base community map with rallying points, on-base resources, and welcome routes for arriving families

Family readiness and unit programs

Map evacuation rallying points, sponsor neighborhoods, on-base resources and welcome routes for new arriving families.

A ceremony site map with the parade route, viewing areas, security posts, and parking zones marked

Public affairs and ceremonies

Map a parade route, ceremony footprint or VIP visit. Mark posts, gates, road closures and viewing areas on one map.

Features that matter

MIL-STD-2525D and NATO APP-6 symbology
Land, sea, air, space, and subsurface unit symbols
Affiliation colors for friendly, hostile, neutral, and unknown
Echelon from team to army group
Draw on satellite, street, terrain or hybrid base maps
Range fans, danger zones and impact areas
Phase lines, boundaries, and control measures
Measure distance, area and bearing
Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GPX and CSV
Export to PDF, PNG, KML or GeoJSON for briefings
AES-256 encryption for sensitive maps
SSO (SAML / OIDC / SCIM) and SCIM provisioning
Works on mobile, tablet and desktop browsers

Scribble AI

Build maps with plain English

Tell Scribble AI what you need. Try “draw a 500m buffer around every site,” “import this CSV and color by status,” or “measure the route from the depot to each stop.” It does it in seconds. No GIS training needed, and your team gets the same map, ready to share.

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What customers are saying

★ ★ ★ ★

“Scribble Maps is one of the only software available that lets you make a fully customizable map. I was able to create unique markers for different types of sites for guests to easily find what they're looking for.”

— Kaval & Nandini S. Product Manager, F-35 Mission Planning Environment

★ ★ ★

“I work in territory strategies and this is helping me lay out visuals in my work.”

— Verified Defense & Space user Defense & Space

Frequently asked questions

What military symbol standards do you support?

Scribble Maps supports MIL-STD-2525D and NATO APP-6 symbology. Place symbols for land, sea, air, space, and subsurface units. Set affiliation, echelon, and status modifiers.

Is Scribble Maps cleared for classified information?

Scribble Maps is a commercial cloud product and is not authorized for classified data. Use it for unclassified planning, public affairs, family readiness and training overlays.

Do you support SSO and audit logs?

Yes. Scribble Maps supports SAML/OIDC/SCIM, activity and audit logs, and user management.

Can I import existing KML or Shapefile overlays?

Yes. Import KML, Shapefile, GeoJSON, GPX or CSV. Layer over any base map and re-share.

Can I keep training overlays private?

Yes. Scribble Maps supports private maps, password protection and AES-256 encryption.

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