What type of terrain feature is a 'spun'?

A 'spun' is classified as a minor terrain feature. Minor terrain features are those that are smaller in scale and less significant in terms of navigation and tactical considerations compared to major terrain features, which include significant landmarks like hills, mountains, and lakes.

A spun, which generally refers to a small, often round depression or distribution of land features, does not have the prominence required to be classified as a major terrain feature. It may still be pertinent to a tactical operation, but it serves a more nuanced role in navigation or strategic planning, rather than the overarching, substantial impact that major terrain features provide.

On the other hand, artificial terrain features involve structures or objects created by human activity, such as buildings, roads, or fortifications, while supplementary terrain features typically support or add context to major and minor terrain features, but do not stand alone as significant navigational identifiers. Therefore, identifying a spun as a minor terrain feature effectively captures its reduced prominence and role in map reading and operational planning.