S.a.l.u.t.e.

[fixer 4,472]

This is the format to be used when submitting intelligence reports:

 

S: Size of the unit or formation you have observed. Number of persons or vehicles visible.

 

A: Activity of unit, persons, or formation you have observed. Clearly describe what you have seen them doing, include direction and speed of movement.

 

L: Location of what you have observed. Distance and direction from nearest intersection, an address, or an eight-digit grid coordinate will work.

 

U: Unit or uniform. Describe what they were wearing. Describe any insignia, signs, banners, or flags. Note type of camouflage.

 

T: Time and duration of your observation.

 

E: Equipment they carried or were using. As best as you can, describe they types of weapons and gear that you observed. this includes communication gear, weapons, and vehicles.

 

Pictures and sketches are always encouraged, but never place yourself at risk to get a picture when a description will suffice.

[Etech 2]

fixer,

 

Good info for the newer people.

FYI AmRRON has computer based forms here -

https://amrron.com/2015/07/09/flmsg-forms-version-2-release/ (see SPOTREP form)

 

The forms are used by the amateur radio programs Fldigi and Flmsg, info about and download links found here -

http://w1hkj.com

 

I'm a communications person (was before retiring) and have mostly switched radio operation to digital modes.

[Whiskey6 520]

fixer,

 

Good info for the newer people.

FYI AmRRON has computer based forms here -

https://amrron.com/2015/07/09/flmsg-forms-version-2-release/ (see SPOTREP form)

 

The forms are used by the amateur radio programs Fldigi and Flmsg, info about and download links found here -

http://w1hkj.com

 

I'm a communications person (was before retiring) and have mostly switched radio operation to digital modes.

Can you provide more information on the specifics of AmRRON and their forms? I've not had a lot of time to research them. A good series of posts about AmRRON, breaking it down barney style would be out-fucking-standing!

[SPECTRE 6 418]

It should also be noted that every detail possible should go into these reports no matter how trivial they may seem.

"A couple guys digging in a field", is not as helpful as say, "6 males wearing civilian clothing with red arm bands digging holes approximately 10 feet apart. They have a stack of green military type boxes to the side of the area." The later is far more helpful and gives information that can help in Mission planning. Also of note should be the overall moral of who you are giving the reports on.

[Whiskey6 520]

Don't forget to count anything with multiples! How many green military boxes? If you have to estimate, be sure to note that its an estimate.