correct as-is F-16C inputting coordinate in Mark changes to totally different map grid

[Mac D]

So I'm trying to do CAS missions, with a JTAC, using AGM-65H Mavericks.

Long story short : I suck because I just can't find the targets with the TGP or the 65H head.

Enter new idea :
Input JTAC 9 line coordinate as Mark and change it to steerpoint.
Idea good, but that's about it.

Every time I input the MSGR coordinate, it changens to a totally different map grid.
For instance, I'm using the Cold War map, and put some training targets in Berg Höhne.
Grid is 32U ND 5490 5392
After inputting this, the Mark coordinate changes to 31U ND 6690 5392 ????

What is going on here ??

[Tholozor]

Remember to input 10-digit MGRS and not 8. Add an extra 0 to the end of each set.

[Furiz]

I don't see elevation there.

[Mac D]

16 hours ago, Tholozor said:

Remember to input 10-digit MGRS and not 8. Add an extra 0 to the end of each set.

Did that, still the coordinate changes to a totally different grid.

2 hours ago, Furiz said:

I don't see elevation there.

Elevation was 300 feet, inputted that as well : again changes to a totally different grid.

[d0ppler]

19 hours ago, Tholozor said:

Remember to input 10-digit MGRS and not 8. Add an extra 0 to the end of each set.

No need to enter 10. If you enter 8 digits it just assumes the last digit is 0 for each set. You can also type 6, even 4 digits. But less and less accurate.

2 hours ago, Mac D said:

Did that, still the coordinate changes to a totally different grid.

Elevation was 300 feet, inputted that as well : again changes to a totally different grid.

Just to be clear, are you selecting CNVRT and then press enter after you've typed the coordinates?

Edited Monday at 09:56 AM by d0ppler

[Mac D]

On 10/20/2025 at 11:47 AM, d0ppler said:

No need to enter 10. If you enter 8 digits it just assumes the last digit is 0 for each set. You can also type 6, even 4 digits. But less and less accurate.

Just to be clear, are you selecting CNVRT and then press enter after you've typed the coordinates?

No, I didn't see this on the mark screen (button 7) on the ICP.
Isn't this the sep screen ? (button 4? )

[NineLine]

From the DCS F-16 manual. It specifically says that inputting a markpoint via MGRS direct entry cannot be done.