A Cat 3 grid provides accuracy in which range?

• A. 0-6 meters
• B. 6-15 meters
• C. 15-30 meters
• D. 30-91 meters

Answer: (C)

Understanding grid accuracy categories is about how close the reported coordinate is to the actual target location. Cat 3 indicates a moderate level of precision, meaning the real target is typically within about 15 to 30 meters of the grid coordinate you provide. This level fits targets where a small area, rather than a precise point, is acceptable because of weapon effects, dispersion, or safety considerations.

Think of it as a balance between speed and accuracy: you can transmit coordinates quickly with enough reliability to hit the area of concern, without needing the most exact point. The 0–6 meter range would reflect much higher precision (used for very exact point targets), while ranges around 6–15 or 30–91 meters would represent tighter or looser precision, respectively. Given those scales, 15–30 meters is the best fit for Cat 3.