The Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) serves as a critical foundation for the development and governance of several key artifacts within the Defence Geospatial Information Working Group (DGIWG). These include comprehensive Geospatial Data Product Specifications and Geospatial Data Exchange Schemas.
Numerous defence programs have adopted DGIF for the production and validation of geospatial vector data. Among these are the Multinational Geospatial Co-Production Program (MGCP) and the International Program for Human Geography (IPHG). Additionally, DGIF has been integrated by NATO and the Federated Mission Networking (FMN) through standards such as STANAG 2592 (NGIF), STANAG 5524 (NISP), MC 296 (Geospatial Policy), and FMN Service Instructions.
Procurement, system development, and configuration management activities in various domains—including Command and Control (C2), Intelligence, ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance), Navigation, Mission Planning, Simulation, Logistics, and Transmissions—can significantly benefit from adhering to the latest DGIF baseline or its relevant profiles. This is particularly important as the demand for higher resolution geospatial vector data continues to grow.
As DGIF is a rapidly evolving standard, nations are encouraged to propose improvements through their designated national representatives (Authoritative National Representatives, or ANRs) within the DGIWG.
Table of Contents
Deprecated DGIF 2 downloads may be found on Page 2 of this webpage.
DGIF 3 Overview
DGIWG specification 200 dives deeper into the crucial role DGIF plays in enhancing capability development and ensuring geospatial interoperability across military systems and networks. It also addresses the accessibility and exchange of DGIF derived vector data.
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Edition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-3 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Overview | 3.0 | 2024-07-19 |
DGIF Model Downloads
For a comprehensive understanding of the current DGIF baseline, reference models are available for download. These models provide users with detailed insights into the framework’s latest standards and configurations, facilitating alignment with DGIF practices.
Excel Workbook and Enterprise Architect Models
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-3-BL2025-1 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Normative content – 2025-1: Content Workbook View (In Progress) | 3.0 | 2025-1 |
| 200-3-BL2025-1 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Normative content – 2024-1: QEA Offline Model | 3.0 | 2025-1 |
DGIM, DGFCD, and DGRWI
The DGIWG specifications 205, 206, and 207 define the core modelling principles and the “metamodel” that form the foundation of DGIF. The latest edition of DGIF comprises the following components:
Defence Geospatial Information Model (DGIM)
• Defines the purpose, structure, and characteristics of DGIM data
• Explains the role of DGIM within the DGIF
Defence Geospatial Feature Concept Dictionary (DGFCD)
• Provides the definitions for the geospatial phenomena in the DGIM
• Details the structure used to catalog geospatial phenomena in the DGFCD
Defence Geospatial Real World Object Index (DGRWI)
• Serves as an accessible entry point for users, offering traceability from commonly known Real World Phenomena to their representations in the DGIM
• Outlines the structure for recording Real World Objects in the DGRWI
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Edition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205-3 | Defence Geospatial Information Model (DGIM) | 3.0 | 2024-07-19 |
| 206-3 | Defence Geospatial Feature Concept Dictionary (DGFCD) Description and Content | 3.0 | 2024-07-19 |
| 207-3 | Defence Geospatial Real World Object Index (DGRWI) | 3.0 | 2024-07-19 |
Supplemental Resources
The DGIWG maintains a few lists, also called “mapping tables”, which define the semantical relationship between current and previous versions of DGIF and its vocabulary, and other domain data models. These mapping tables are designed to maximize interoperability between DGIF and external datasets.
DGIF 3 mapping tables for OSM and EuroGeographics are in progress.
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Edition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-2-SD4 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Overview – SD4: OSM to DGIF v2.0 | 2.0 | 2019-08-13 |
External Datasets and Mapping Tables
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EGM and ERM datasets are provided by the EuroGeographics organization and can be accessed at https://eurogeographics.org/.
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OSM datasets and more information on OpenStreetMap (OSM) data can be found at https://www.openstreetmap.org.
Mapping tables that define the relationships between national vector databases and DGIF are available upon request from national mapping agencies.
Order of Precedence for Digital Geospatial Foundation Datasets
The order of precedence used by national military mapping agencies and NATO in the application of digital geospatial foundation datasets (including global coverage maps, digital vector products, and web services) for production and maintenance is as follows:
- National vector datasets
- Vector datasets from military co-production programs (MGCP, IPHG, NACPP)
- Other available datasets, which may require conversion to meet DGIF and military geospatial standards
Defence Geospatial Encoding Specification
Geography Markup Language
The Defence Geospatial Information Framework Encoding Specification, based upon ISO 19136 – Geography Markup Language (GML), ISO 19107 – Spatial schema, and specific DGIWG conventions, provides guidance and rules on how to derive GML application schemas from the DGIM.
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Edition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208-3 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework Encoding Specification – Part 1: GML | 3.0 | 2024-07-25 |
GeoPackage
The DGIWG GeoPackage Profile is derived from OGC 12-128r18, the OGC GeoPackage Encoding Standard, Version 1.4. This profile defines specific defense requirements, recommendations, and guidelines to ensure interoperability between producers and consumers of geospatial content in the GeoPackage file format for DGIWG member countries.
Currently, DGIWG is developing an additional geospatial encoding specification based on the OGC GeoPackage specification.
It is important to note that while the DGIWG GeoPackage Profile supports the exchange of DGIF vector data, it is not considered a component of DGIF itself.
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Edition Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 | DGIWG GeoPackage Profile 1.4 Ed.1.1 | 1.1 | 2025-05-02 |
Previous DGIF 3 Baselines
Excel Workbook and Enterprise Architect Models
| DGIWG # | Document Title (Click to Download) | Edition | Baseline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200-3-BL2024-1 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Normative content – 2024-1: Content Workbook View | 3.0 | 2024-1 |
| 200-3-BL2024-1 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Normative content – 2024-1: QEA Offline Model | 3.0 | 2024-1 |
| 200-3-BL2024-2 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Normative content – 2024-2: Content Workbook View (In Progress) | 3.0 | 2024-2 |
| 200-3-BL2024-2 | Defence Geospatial Information Framework (DGIF) – Normative content – 2024-2: QEA Offline Model | 3.0 | 2024-1 |
Redactional improvements and changes from DGIF 2 to DGIF 3
The filename protocol of the published baselines has changed. For instance, the baseline 2024-1 is now titled “DGIF_2024_1_Workbook.xlsx” and no longer “DGIM_2024_1_Workbook.xlsx”.
Starting with DGIF 3.0, the *.eapx file will no longer be provided.
See Page 2 for deprecated DGIF 2 downloads.
Last page update: 1-AUG-2025
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