Tomahawk, for instance, can launch from a ground unit, aircraft, or ship-mounted launcher. C Coffin. Stored in an unhardened container horizontally or less than 45 degree angle and either launched horizontally or raised vertical for launch. Coffin launchers may be either on land or at sea. An example is the CGM-16 ICBM. F Individual. The missile is launched by an individual soldier in the field, otherwise referred to as man-portable. Example is the FIM-92 Stinger, a light man-portable surface-to-air missile (SAM). G Ground. The missile is launched directly from the ground surface, including runways. H Silo-Stored. The missile stored vertically in a silo but raised to ground level for launch. An example is the Atlas-F. L Silo-Launched. The missile is launched from its storage silo, below ground. M Mobile. The missile is launched from a mobile ground vehicle or movable platform. P Pad. Like a traditional space rocket, the missile is stored and launched from an unprotected or partially protected ground facility. R Ship. The missile is launched from a ship or barge. S Space. The missile is launched from a spacecraft. This is so far used only for the upper stage of another rocket like the SSB-8 Centaur. U Underwater. The missile is launched from a submarine or underwater device. Rocket/missile mission symbol Rockets and missiles are assigned a single mission symbol, which usually denotes the intended target type of the missile. For most types of missile, the combination of launch environment and mission symbols form a from-to combination (surface-to-air, ship-to-submarine) that gives one a good idea of the potential uses for the missile. C Transport. Applies to vehicles designed to carry cargo and deliver it to a location. This can also be used to designate a carrier for electronics or weapons systems. D Decoy. Applies to vehicles that function as decoys for defeating enemy anti-aircraft and anti-missile defenses. E Electronics. Applies to vehicles that carry out electronic missions such as communications or countermeasures. G Ground. Applies to vehicles designed to attack surface targets, including vehicles. I Intercept. Applies to vehicles designed to attack aerial targets, in an offensive or defensive capacity. L Launch detection/surveillance. Applies to vehicles designed to detect launch of missiles and track and identify enemy aircraft and missiles. This also applies to detection and monitoring of space launches and re-entry. M Scientific/Calibration. Applies to vehicles designed to collect scientific data. N Navigation. Applies to vehicles