What does JOG mean in MILITARY

History

The concept of the Joint Operations Graphic began in World War II, as US forces had begun using large-scale map displays called "campaign charts." These charts were similar to what would become known as the JOG, with each unit plotted on its own map board alongside enemy positions. After WWII, further refinements were made in order to create detailed and accurate imagery of the battlefield. By 1957, the US Army had developed the first official JOG system by combining graphics production with automated plotting devices and computers to produce detailed maps which could be updated with changing battle positions. Since then, JOG systems have become increasingly sophisticated and widespread throughout all branches of the US military.

Uses

Today, Joint Operations Graphics are used extensively across all branches of the US Armed Forces for planning missions, navigating difficult terrain, tracking enemy movement, coordinating artillery fire and air strikes against enemy positions, monitoring friendly troops positioning via GPS, locating supply depots and logistical support elements, conducting reconnaissance operations from a distance, creating detailed topography displays for training purposes, and many other mission-critical functions. They are often generated from a combination of multiple data sources including satellite images taken at certain times or angles (topographic mapping), infrared cameras used for identifying hot spots on the ground (thermal imaging), communications networks such as radios or networks established between units in different locations for sharing tactical information (data sharing).