SALT / SPOTREP (BLUE 1)

1. PURPOSE. Provide and disseminate information on enemy activity and contact.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS: FBCB2 is the primary method in order to establish SU visibility across the network. FM is the alternate method. In many cases, an FM report should occur first followed by a digital report. Personnel in contact will report the enemy via FM to the platoon net. The platoon leader will notify the troop CP, XO or 1SG who will enter the digital report.

3. FORMAT:

a. Size. Give number and type of assets observed. Be as specific as possible, using individual systems.

b. Activity. Specific actions of enemy force observed. Include orientation, movement direction, speed and as much information on their actions as possible.

c. Location. Grid of enemy activity observed. Use 6-digit grids whenever possible. Avoid generic descriptive names for landmarks.

d. Time. Time of enemy activity; not the time of message if significantly different.

e. Your Actions. What actions are you taking at the time you submit the report.

4. CONTACT REPORT. When initial contact is made, an FM contact report will be submitted via FM unless otherwise specified, followed immediately by an FBCB2 SPOTREP. The format for the

Contact Report is:

�� Callsign

�� Contact

�� Form of contact (observed, obstacle, direct fire, NBC, etc.)

�� Cardinal Direction

�� Out

Example: Saber 1 this is Saber 2, Contact, Obstacle, East, Out.

SITREP (BLUE 2)

1. PURPOSE. Provides update on platform status, activities, and problems.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Platoons submit via FBCB2 SITREP or Free Text Message following the format below modified to fit their unit.

b. Provide unit locations only if friendly force SU feed is not functioning at the command post.

c. Individual platforms send SITREP to PL/PSG who consolidate and forward to 1SG/XO/Cdr/CP; CP forwards to BCT S3. TF Scout PL/PSG sends report to TF S3 and HHC 1SG. Reports are due NLT 0545 or at Stand-to as specified and at 1630. Midday and night reports are not required unless directed.

d. Reports are due to Bde S3 at 0600, 1200, 1800, and 2400.

e. For lines 5-9, companies submit platoon locations/status; Line 10 is company status.

3. FORMAT:

a. Line 1: Unit:

b. Line 2: Main CP Location: (six digit grid)

c. Line 3: Obstacle/defensive prep status: (% complete)

d. Line 4: Scout/IEW OP locations: ________________, __________________,

(1) ___________, ____________, ____________, _____________, _____________,

(2) ___________, ____________, ____________, _____________,

e. Line 5: _______ Co/Tm: ____ / ____ / __________

M1 M2 (six digit grid)

f. Line 6: _______ Co/Tm: ____ / ____ / __________

M1 M2 (six digit grid)

g. Line 7: Co/Tm ____ / ____ / __________

M1 M2 (six digit grid)

h. Line 8: Co/Tm ____ / ____ / __________

M1 M2 (six digit grid)

i. Line 9: Co/Tm ____ / ____ / __________

M1 M2 (six digit grid)

j. Line 10: TF : / / / / (M1/M2/M3/Mortar/SCT)

k. Line 11: CLIII Assessment: (GREEN, AMBER, RED, BLACK)

l. Line 12: CLV Assessment: (GREEN, AMBER, RED, BLACK)

m. Line 13: Pers. Assessment: (GREEN, AMBER, RED, BLACK)

* - GREEN (80+%) AMBER (60-79%) RED (40-59%) Black (39% or less)

n. Line 14: Overall Assessment:

Green: Fully mission capable Amber: Status has minor impact

Red: Status has major impact Black: Cannot accomplish mission

o. Line 15 (Remarks):

GIVE REASON FOR ANY LINE 14 RATING OTHER THAN GREEN. "PAINT THE PICTURE".

COMBAT SLANT REPORT (BLUE 3)

1. This report states the number of primary combat vehicles the platoon has that are both operational and under the platoon’s control. If a vehicle is non-mission capable, it is not counted in this report.

2. The platoon leader sends a slant each time he calls the troop Cdr (TF CDR/S3 for TF scouts) during the fight.

3. Short Slant Report:

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REPORT for BRIDGE, OVERPASS, CULVERT, UNDERPASS, OR TUNNEL

(BRIDGEREP) (BLUE 4)

1. PURPOSE. To report nature and condition of bridge, overpass, culvert, underpass or tunnel.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Utilize FBCB2 Bridge Report as primary means of reporting. Since the BRIDGEREP creates a network wide icon with an associated hook dialog box with the text information from the message format, specific addressing is not required. If specific comments are included in the report comment box, only those to whom the message is addressed will receive those, so include the unit leadership, CP and supporting engineers in the address group. Submit FM reports to the next higher CP, unit leader or engineer as appropriate.

3. FORMAT:

a. Type and location (for a long tunnel, include both entrance and exit locations).

b. Overall length.

c. Width of roadway.

d. Height restrictions.

e. Length and number of spans.

f. Computed classification.

g. Bypass locations and conditions. Use this report for disseminating bypass information.

REPORT for FORD, FERRY, or OTHER CROSSING SITE (CROSSREP)

(BLUE 5)

1. PURPOSE. To report nature and condition of ford, ferry or other crossing site.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Utilize FBCB2 Free Text Message as primary means.

b. For all echelons, send report to next higher main CP and supporting engineer. Include unit eaders as appropriate or directed.

3. FORMAT:

a. Type and location.

b. Length of crossing in meters.

c. Usable width.

d. Current speed in meters per second.

e. Maximum depth in meters.

f. Bottom material and condition.

g. Capacity classification of any existing ferry equipment.

h. Slope of entry bank.

i. Slope of exit bank.

j. Other comments as necessary.

ROUTE RECONNAISSANCE REPORT (ROUTEREP) (BLUE 7)

1. PURPOSE. Reports the results of a route reconnaissance.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Submitted at the initiation and conclusion of reconnaissance. Appropriate portions of report submitted when obstructions encountered or changes to route required.

b. Utilize FBCB2 Free Text Message as primary means. FM is least preferred method.

c. Individual platforms or platoons submit to PL/PSG who forward to higher CP/CDR/S3

d. Submit at least 12 hours prior to planned execution.

3. FORMAT:

a. "From" location.

b. "To" location.

c. Type of route, report using the following designations:

1) Highway, report using the number "1."

2) Road, number "2."

3) Trail, number "3."

4) Cross-country, number "4."

d. Classification of route. Check for height, width, and weight restrictions to determine the appropriate class, and report what vehicles the route is capable of handling using the following designations:

1) All squadron/battalion vehicles (70 class minimum), report using the number "1."

2) Tracked vehicles only, number "2."

3) BFVs (or smaller) only (35 class restriction), number "3."

e. Seasonal limitations of route based on weather-support capability, report as follows:

1) All-weather (usable year-round), report using the letter "X."

2) Limited all-weather (use limited during bad weather), letter "Y."

3) Fair weather (may be impassable during bad weather), letter "Z."

f. Rate of movement the route will support, report as follows:

1) Fast, report using the number "1."

2) Slow, number "2."

g. Location and type of any critical points (send the applicable report). Report the following obstructions in all cases: curves with a radius of 45 meters or less; uphill slopes with grades of 5% or greater; width restrictions of 6 meters or less for one-way traffic, 10 meters or less for two way traffic; and overhead clearance of 4.3 meters or less.

CLOSURE REPORT (BLUE 8)

1. PURPOSE. Reports unit movement status and capability of units to conduct future operations.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Submit using FBCB2 Free Text message as primary with FM as alternate

b. Submit initial report via FM once platform is in position. Platoon leaders/sergeants submit final report upon completion of movement of the platoon, or at a designated time, to the troop CP; CP forwards to BCT S3. TF Scout PL/PSG submits to TF S3. The closure report is a status report and units need not be 100% to submit. A final report, however, is required once the platoon is 100% complete (NLT arrival + 2 hours). For prolonged or complex movements (combination of transport modes), submit report every two hours or as directed by brigade.

3. FORMAT:

a. Unit.

b. SP date/time.

c. RP date/time.

d. CP location (six-digit grid).

e. Closure date/time.

f. Accidents/incidents.

g. Estimated time unit ready to conduct operations.

h. Weapons/sensitive items inventory complete (YES/NO).

OBSTACLE REPORT (BLUE 9)

1. PURPOSE. Reports obstacles encountered or constructed.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Submit immediately when obstacle is observed or when obstacle construction is initiated.

b. Utilize FBCB2 Obstacle Report as primary means. The network-wide icon has a hook dialog box with the formatted message information. If special comments are included only those to whom the message is addressed will receive the message with comments. In this case, include those who need to read the comments (supporting engineer, S3 section or unit leaders).

3. FORMAT:

a. Type of obstacle or obstruction.

b. Location, using grid coordinates. For large, complex obstacles, send the coordinates of the ends and of all turn points.

c. Dimensions and orientation.

d. Composition.

e. Enemy weapons influencing obstacle.

f. Observer's actions.

g. Soil

BYPASS REPORT (BLUE 10)

1. PURPOSE. Reports an obstacle bypass route.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Submitted immediately when obstacle bypass confirmed using FBCB2 BRIDGEREP (Card 904).

b. Utilize FBCB2 as primary means. FM is alternate method.

3. FORMAT:

a. Observer or source.

b. Length; width; surface type; grade.

c. Coordinates of "from/to" locations.

d. Seasonal/weather limitations.

1) All-weather (usable year-round), reported using the letter "X."

2) Limited all-weather (use limited during bad weather), letter "Y."

3) Fair weather (may be impassable during bad weather), letter "Z."

e. Bypass markings.

f. Observer’s actions.

UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO) REPORT (BLUE 13)

1. PURPOSE. Report discovered unexploded ordnance.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Report by the fastest means available to next higher HQs.

3. FORMAT:

a. DTG

b. Reporting unit and location

c. How unit can be contacted (FM frequency/call sign or phone number)

d. Type munitions and how it appears to have been delivered (dropped, placed, projected, etc.)

e. NBC contamination

f. Resources threatened

g. Impact on mission

h. Protective measures taken; how UXO marked

i. Priority (immediate, minor, no threat)

ENSURE UXO IS CLEARLY MARKED AND WARNING IS POSTED!!

SENSITIVE ITEM REPORT (GREEN 2)

1. PURPOSE. Maintain status of accountability for unit sensitive items.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Individual platforms submit to PSG NLT 0500 and 1700. Platoons submit to 1SG/CP NLT 0530 and 1730, or upon change in status.

b. Routine report submitted by FBCB2 free text message with FM as the alternate means. Report of unaccounted item submitted immediately by fastest means available.

3. FORMAT:

a. Report should read, "GREEN for sensitive items" if all weapons and sensitive items are accounted for.

b. Submit report immediately, in following format, if there are sensitive items unaccounted for during daily checks, or at any time an item is lost or stolen.

1) DTG of loss/theft.

2) Unit reporting loss/theft.

3) Type of sensitive item lost/stolen, including serial number.

4) Name/Rank/SSN of individual(s) involved in incident.

5) Synopsis of events surrounding the loss/theft.

PATROL REPORT (GREEN 4)

1. PURPOSE. To provide a guide for debriefing dismounted patrols and reporting patrol results to higher HQs.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Use an FBCB2 free text format summarizing information if appropriate. Utilize FM as alternate means.

3. FORMAT:

a. Designation of patrol. Include these elements:

1) To:

2) From:

3) Maps:

b. Size and composition of patrol.

c. Task.

d. Time of departure.

e. Time of return.

f. Routes (out and back).

g. Terrain. This includes a description of terrain by type (dry, swampy, jungle, thickly wooded, high brush, rocky), depth of ravines and draws, condition of bridges (type, size, and strength), and effect of terrain on tracked and wheeled vehicles.

h. Enemy. This includes details of enemy strength, disposition (including any shifts in disposition), defenses, equipment, weapons, attitude, morale, exact location, and movements. The report should include the time enemy activity was observed and coordinates of the location where activity occurred.

i. Any map corrections.

j. Miscellaneous information, including pertinent details of NBC warfare.

k. Results of encounters with the enemy. This includes enemy prisoners and casualties, captured documents and equipment, identification of enemy elements, and enemy disposition after the contact.

l. Condition of the patrol, including disposition arrangements for any dead or wounded.

m. Conclusions and recommendations, including the extent to which the mission was accomplished and any recommendations as to patrol equipment and tactics.

n. Additional remarks by the de-briefer.

NOTE: The report should conclude with the name, rank/grade, and organization/unit of the patrol leader.

EPW / CAPTURED MATERIAL REPORT (GREEN 6)

1. PURPOSE. Reports possible enemy disruption of communications or imitative deception communications.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Submit ASAP following capture and prior to evacuation.

b. Primary means is FBCB2 Free Text message with FM as alternate. Submit report to Plt Ldr and PSG; fwd to CP; CP to BCT S2. TF Scout PL/PSG submits to TF S2.

3. FORMAT:

a. For EPW:

1) State "GREEN 6."

2) Item captured (state "EPW").

3) DTG of capture ("260845SEP83").

4) Place of capture, using grid coordinates ("NS 621434").

5) Capturing unit (appropriate call sign).

6) Circumstances of capture, described as briefly as possible.

b. For Captured Equipment:

1) State "GREEN 6."

2) Item captured (state "MATERIAL").

3) Type of document or equipment ("ANCD").

4) DTG of capture ("160900JUN02").

5) Place of capture, using grid coordinates ("NE 824615").

6) Capturing unit (appropriate call sign).

7) Circumstances of capture, described as briefly as possible.

SAEDA REPORT (GREEN 8)

1. PURPOSE. Report attempts by individuals to obtain classified or operational information, conduct espionage and/or subvert US forces, their friends or family.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Submit to platoon leader / PSG ASAP; forward to troop CP who forwards to BCT S2. TF Scout PL/PSG submits to TF S2. Use FBCB2 free text message

(FLASH precedence) with FM as the alternate means.

3. FORMAT:

a. DTG of incident

b. Location of incident

c. Persons involved to include witnesses and other sources and suspects

d. Narrative of incident

e. Actions taken by personnel involved

f. Comments

LOGISTICS STATUS REPORT (LOGSTAT) (YELLOW 1)

1. PURPOSE. Reports logistical status and requirements forecast.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Report is initiated starting at platform level, and rolled up at platoon and company level. Platform sends to PL/PSG; PSG consolidates and sends to 1SG/ CDR daily by 0700. 1SG consolidates and sends company report to TF/Bde HHC 1SG (or supporting TF S4/ FSC SPO as directed in the OPORD), and the brigade S4 and FSB SPO CSSCS box NLT 0800. (CSSCS will only receive the LOGSTAT from the 1SG, CDR, XO, or troop CP FBCB2.)

AMMO STATUS / REQUEST (YELLOW 2/2A)

1. PURPOSE. Reports status or request ammunition.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. These reports are primarily used internally at task force and below, but may be used by platoon and company elements such as the BRT or TF scouts operating directly under TF/Bde control.

b. Primary method of transmission is via FBCB2 Free Text message or FM.

c. Submitted as required or requested.

3. FORMAT:

YELLOW 2 – AMMO STATUS

(1) GREEN: 90% or more on hand, all ammunition types.

(2) AMBER: 80% to 89% on hand, all ammunition types.

(3) RED: 60% to 79% on hand, all ammunition types.

(4) BLACK: 59% or less on hand, all ammunition types.

NOTE: BLACK status in a Yellow 2 report requires immediate follow-up with a Yellow 2A report.

GREEN, AMBER, OR RED status does not require submission of a Yellow 2A.

POL STATUS / REQUEST (YELLOW 3/3A)

1. PURPOSE. Report status or request ammunition.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Primary method of transmission is via FBCB2 Free Text message or FM.

b. Submitted as required or requested.

3. FORMAT:

YELLOW 3 – POL STATUS

(1) GREEN: 90% or more on hand, all ammunition types.

(2) AMBER: 80% to 89% on hand, all ammunition types.

(3) RED: 60% to 79% on hand, all ammunition types.

(4) BLACK: 59% or less on hand, all ammunition types.

NOTE: BLACK status in a Yellow 3 report requires immediate follow-up with a Yellow 3A report.

GREEN, AMBER, OR RED status does not require submission of a Yellow 3A.

PERSONNEL REPORT (RED 1)

1. PURPOSE. Reports personnel status to higher headquarters and provides a tool for requisitioning new personnel.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Troop and lower submit using FBCB2 PERSTAT with FM as alternate, with addressees including BDE Rear and BDE S1 or TF CTCP and S1.

b. Platoons report to troop 1SG/XO/Cdr/CP NLT 1200 and 2400 daily.

c. Attachments, DS and OPCON units report though the unit being supported or attached to.

3. Analog Format:

SUBMITTED BY LINE IN SLANT FORMAT BY OFFICER/WARRANT/ENLISTED

LINE ITEM EXAMPLE

1 UNIT/DTG

2 PERSONNEL ASSIGNED 5/0/86

3 PERSONNEL ATTACHED 0/0/7

4 PERSONNEL DETACHED 0/0/4

5 TOTAL PERSONNEL 5/0/89

6 TOTAL PERSONNEL PRESENT FOR DUTY 5/0/75

7 WOUNDED IN ACTION ---

8 KILLED IN ACTION ---

9 MISSING IN ACTION ---

10 PERSONNEL ON LEAVE/PASS 0/0/2

11 PERSONNEL TDY ---

12 PERSONNEL AWOL ---

13 PERSONNEL ON REAR DETACHMENT 0/0/12

14 PERSONNEL REPLACEMENTS REQUIRED

(RANK/SPECIALTY/QUANTITY)

CASUALTY REPORT (RED 2)

1. PURPOSE. Reports personnel status to higher headquarters and provides a tool for requisitioning new personnel.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Platoons and lower submit using FBCB2 Free Text message with FM as alternate, to 1SG/CP.

b. BRT CP submits to BCT S1 via FBCB2 or FM as alternate means. TF Scout PL/PSG sends to TF S1.

c. Submit ASAP.

3. FORMAT:

a. Battle roster number.

b. DTG of the incident.

c. Location of the incident (encoded).

d. Type of casualties, encoded by letter as follows:

1) ALPHA: KIA, hostile action.

2) BRAVO: KIA, nonhostile action.

3) CHARLIE: Body recovered.

4) DELTA: Body not recovered.

5) ECHO: Body identified.

6) FOXTROT: Body not identified.

7) GOLF: MIA.

8) HOTEL: Captured.

9) INDIA: WIA, slight, hostile action.

10) JULIET: WIA, serious, hostile action.

11) KILO: WIA, slight, nonhostile action.

12) LIMA: WIA, serious, nonhostile action.

13) MIKE: Accident.

e. Status of evacuation and location to which casualties are evacuated.

MEDEVAC REQUEST (RED 3)

1. PURPOSE. Requests immediate evacuation of casualties.

2. COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

a. Submitted by the fastest means available. Requests for urgent casualties should always be initiated on FM to get the most rapid response, followed by a digital request. Routine evacuation request may be sent via FBCB2 MEDEVAC message, but should be accompanied by an FM alert to the primary addressee

b. See Card 941 for standard Helicopter Landing Point marking.

c. Installation MEDEVAC FM frequencies:

�� FORT HOOD MEDEVAC – 38.45

�� FORT IRWIN MEDEVAC – 38.90

3. FORMAT:

1. Location of pickup site (grid coordinates)

2. Radio Frequency (your call sign and suffix)

3. Number of patients by precedence:

A - Urgent (save life, limb, eyesight w/i 2 hours)

B - Urgent -Surgical (surgery required to save life and stabilize)

C - Priority (required medical care is not avail, will deteriorate to Urgent if not evacuated within 4 hours)

D - Routine (sick and wounded who require evacuation within 24 hours)

E - Convenience

4. Special equipment required

A - none

B - hoist

C - extraction

D - ventilator

5. Number of patients by type

L + # patients - Litter

A + # patients - Ambulatory

6. Security of pick up site

N - no enemy troops in area

P - possible enemy troops

E - enemy troops in area, approach with caution

X - enemy troops in area, armed escort required

7. Method of marking pickup site (LZ)

A - panels

B - pyrotechnic signal

C - smoke signal

D - none

E - other

8. Patients nationality and status (military/civilian)

A - US military

B - US civilian

C - Non-US military

D - Non-US civilian

E - EPW

9. NBC contamination

N - nuclear

B - biological

C - Chemical

U - Unknown

A - All Clear

**When air/ground communications are established (FM xx.xx), the pilot will require the following information from the ground (LZ): Size of LZ, obstacles (wire, antennas, ditch, vehicles), wind direction and velocity and the slope of the terrain.