Minimap

The minimap is a miniature map, visible on the player's HUD.

The minimap's view is centered on the player, and is oriented the same direction the player faces (though some games have an option to prevent minimap rotation).

On PC versions of Battlefield games, the N key is used to change the minimap's zoom level, and the M key is used to view a larger version of the map as an overlay.

Along with other HUD elements, the minimap is not visible when playing in Hardcore mode.

Map icons
Various icons are visible on the map:
 * Ground forces (with arrow showing current heading)
 * Vehicles
 * Control points
 * Certain gadgets such as Sentry Guns, Motion Sensors, or Radio Beacons

In general, blue icons identify friendly forces, green icons identify squadmates, red icons identify enemy forces, and white/gray icons identify empty vehicles or locations.

In Battlefield 2 and 2142, squad leaders are identified with circled numbers. The team's commander is identified by a star icon.