Tactical Aide Memoire (TAM) : D/DGD&D/1/102/12/LW1 Army Code Number 71384

D/DGD&D/1/102/12/LW1 Army Code Number 71384
Part 1
TACTICAL AIDE MEMOIRE

(TAM)
PART 1
Issue 3.0 Prepared under the direction of

January 1998 The Chief of the General Staff
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INTRODUCTION
1.ý This document is the January 1998 Issue of the

Tactical Aide Memoire (TAM) Part 1 (Army Code 71384).
It replaces the 1988 Issue (Amendment 6) which should
now be destroyed.
2.ý The Aim of the Tactical Aide Memoire (TAM) is to

provide a consolidated set of Aide Memoires and Reports
and Returns for use at sub-unit level and below.
STRUCTURE AND USE
3. This issue of TAM is initially structured in 2 Parts:
a.ý Part 1 – Immediate Use.
b.ý Part 2 – Reference Use.
4. Part 1 consists of the minimum essential information

and is designed to be carried on the person of all section
commanders and above. Part 2 contains more detailed
information and it is anticipated that this will normally be
carried in the Bergen or vehicle. It is intended that
appropriate sections may be temporally transferred from
Part 2 to Part 1 and then returned following the conclusion
of a particular operation.
5. AUSOPs will be re-issued towards the end of 1998 as

TAM Part 3 – Unit Level. Their structure and contents will
be revised to provide a closely integrated and consistent
set of publications for use at the Tactical Level.
REPORTS AND RETURNS
6. The included Reports and Returns have been

selected on the basis that they are those required for
immediate use. These formats have been simplified to
include the minimum essential information only and would
typically be used by a sentry or observer to send an
immediate tactical report.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 i

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AMENDMENTS
Amendment
Amended By Date Amended
Number
1 Incorporated Feb 99
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 ii

PART 1 CONTENTS
Sect Subject Page

Introduction i
Contents iii
1 Quick Estimate 1-1
2 Orders
Commander’s Battle Procedure 2-1
Hasty Attack Orders 2-2
Hasty Defence Orders 2-3
Patrol Orders 2-4
Sentry Orders 2-5
3 Tactical Check Notes
Manoeuvrist Approach 3-1
Attack 3-2
Defence 3-3
Patrols 3-4
4 Operational Reporting
Introduction 4-1
BATCO 4-1
Critical Information 4-1
Schedule of Timings 4-2
Reports and Returns 4-3
5 Aide Mémoires
Administrative Check List 5-1
Briefings (Ground and Tactical) 5-2
Communications 5-3
Counter Surveillance Ctrl Measures 5-4
Defensive Position Check List 5-5
Emergency Alarms and Signals 5-6
Helicopter Marshalling & HLS Layout 5-7
NBC Defence: 5-8-1
Pre-Attack 5-8-1
Attack 5-8-2
Post-Attack 5-8-2
Dress Categories 5-8-4
Chemical Safety Rule 5-8-5
Unmasking Drills 5-8-6
CAM Safe Exposure Guide 5-8-7
Chemical Agent Ident Chart 5-8-9
Contamination Marking 5-8-10
Sentry Procedures and Challenging 5-9
States of Readiness 5-10
Target Indication 5-11
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 iii

6 Special to Arm Insert 6
7 Items from TAM Part 2 7
8 Notes 8
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 iv

QUICK ESTIMATE
Time Analysis
Fixed timings:
Earliest/latest H Hour:
Movement:
Time available:
1/3rd, 2/3rd allocation:
Mission Analysis
Mission: To …………………………………………………… in order to ……………………………………………………….
Q1. What is intention of commanders’ 1 and 2 up and what is my role in their plans?
Q2. What must I do to accomplish my mission and what other tasks (specified and implied) do I need to carry out to
complete the mission? Can I identify my likely Main Effort?
Q3. What limitations (time, space and resources) are there on my freedom of action? What can I not do and when do I
need to decide?
Q4. Situation changed? Yes: Plan still valid - continue or No:
Mission feasible but amend plan or:
Mission no longer valid: Consult superior or:
Act on own initiative to support Main Effort
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 1-1-1

Factors Deductions Tasks/Constraints
Ground/Enemy
FUPs
Approaches (Go/slow go/no go)
(left/centre/right/other)
Killing areas
Obstacles (natural/man-made)
Cover (view/fire)
Routes through
Vital/Dominating ground
Enemy type and intentions
Enemy locations (weapons, eqpt, C2)
En strengths (avoid)
En weaknesses (exploit)
NBC
En COA/worst COA
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Friendly Forces
Assets available
Echelon/reserve
Fire support
Direct, Indirect (DFs)
Smoke/Illuminating
Flanks
STAP
CSS (C Sups, ES, medical, replen)
Demand, Distance, Duration
PW
Relative Strengths
Compare combat power:
Own and enemy strengths,
weaknesses and dispositions of:
Armour
Infantry
Aviation
Indirect Fire Support
Anti-armour
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Surprise and Security
Surprise
Security (OPSEC, CSCMs)
Protection (flanks and rear)
Deception
Time and Space
Movement
Rate of Advance
Moon state, first/last light
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Summary of Possible Tasks
Task Combat Power Required Deductions
Task 1
Task 2
Task 3
Courses of Action
COA Advantages Disadvantages
COA 1
COA 2
COA 3…
Select Course
Who? (forces involved), Why? (intent) , What - When - Where
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 1-1-5

COMMANDER’S BATTLE PROCEDURE
STAGE 1 - Receive Superior’s Warning Order (see Stage 4 for content). Extract details for completing Stages 2 and 3.
If time is short, consider issuing an initial warning order to your subordinates in Stage 1, as well as the fuller order in Stage 4.
STAGE 2 - Time Analysis (See 1-1-1)
STAGE3 - Mission Analysis (See 1-1-1, Q.4 probably not relevant at this stage)
Mission
To
………………………………………………………….................................................................................………..
in order to
...................................................………………………………………………………………………………………...
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STAGE 4 - Issue Warning Order
Must include:
Situation - including commanders’ intents one and two levels up, ground and enemy.
Probable mission and probable missions for subordinates.
Own Main Effort - if known/applicable.
Timings - particularly earliest H Hour and notice.
O group - RV and time.
CSS - essential matters/changes to SOPs only.
Acknowledge.
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Can include:
Map co-ordinates/sketch/map trace.
Preliminary operations.
Assembly area details.
Move of advance and harbour parties.
Regrouping, including attached arms.
Liaison requirements.
Rules of engagement.
Limitations on recce and the use of transport.
Additional CSS instructions.
Command & Signal instructions.
Note:
1. Never delay Warning Orders to make them more comprehensive. Updates can be sent as supplementary information.
2. Always ensure that Warning Orders are acknowledged.
3. Warning Order mnemonic – SPOTOCA.
STAGE 5 - Receive Îextract Î write Î deliver orders. Conduct second mission analysis/estimate (Combat or Quick) if
necessary. Conduct recce if possible.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 2-1-3

HASTY ATTACK ORDERS
1.ý PRELIMINARIES.
a.ý Task organisation.
b. Ground - enemy vital ground, objectives, axes,

locations and routes.
2.ý SITUATION.
Enemy Forces Friendly Forces

Intention Comd two up’s intent.
Strengths/weaknesses Superior Comd’s mission and
Vital ground concept of ops.
Obstacles Locations and future actions
NBC of flanking forces.
Outline fire support plan.
Air
3. MISSION. Extracted from the Execution paragraph

of the Superior Commander’s orders.
4. EXECUTION.
b.ý Concept of Ops. Commander’s intent.

Scheme of Manoeuvre/Method. How mission
will be achieved. Main Effort (company and
platoon level only). Use phases with care and
only to synchronise actions of platoons/sections.
c.ý Missions. Give to subordinates in turn.

(Give individual tasks if necessary).
d.ý Coordinating Instructions. FUP, route to

FUP, order of march, formations, axes, fire plan
(include both organic and non-organic weapons),
timings (especially H hr), control measures,
surprise/security, reorganisation.
e.ý Summary. If needed.
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3.ý SERVICE SUPPORT. Essential information or
changes to SOPs only. CSups, medical and equipment
support.
4.ý COMMAND AND SIGNAL. Location of HQs, CEI

changes, codewords, nicknames, passwords, synchronise
watches.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 2-2-2

HASTY DEFENCE ORDERS
Be brief - dig first - elaborate later

Make use of:
Preliminary Orders – the essentials
Confirmatory Orders – the detail
1. PRELIMINARIES
a. Task organisation.
b. Ground – own vital ground, key terrain, locations,

obstacles, boundaries, likely enemy approaches.
2. SITUATION
En Forces Friendly Forces

Intentions Comd’s intent (2 up).
Strengths/weaknesses Superior comd’s mission and
Weapons/equipment Concept of Ops (include
Morale intent & Main Effort).
Likely approaches Locations and future actions
Objectives of flanking forces.
Timings Outline fire support plan.
Air threat Air
NBC
3. MISSION. Extracted from the Execution paragraph

of the superior comd’s orders.
4. EXECUTION
a. Concept of Ops. Commander’s intent.

Scheme of Manoeuvre/Method. How the mission will
be achieved. Main Effort (coy and pl level only). Use
phrases with care, and only to synchronise the actions
of all pls/sects.
b. Missions. Given to subordinates in turn. Give

individual tasks where necessary. Reserve given
planning options, not tasks (i.e. ‘Be prepared to... A B
or C’).
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c. Coord Instrs. Key timings, moves, actions on,
NBC, CSCM, fire plan, field defences, priority of work,
patrols, deception & security, control measures, STAP.
d. Summary. If needed.
5. SERVICE SUPPORT. SOP variations, CSups,

equipment support, medical, transport and recovery.
6. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. HQs, comms, codes,

passwords.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 2-3-2

PATROL ORDERS
1. PRELIMINARIES. Seating, security of O Group, task

organisation, map co-ordinates, describe model/ground,
weather, moon state, first light/last light.
2. SITUATION. Enemy forces, friendly forces.
3. MISSION
4. EXECUTION. (See patrol tactical check notes for

points common to patrol type/groups/phases).
a. Concept of Ops. Patrol commander’s intent.

Scheme of Manoeuvre/Method. Outline of patrol in
phases. Main Effort (if applicable).
b. Preliminary Moves. Method of move, load

plan, order of march, route to DOP, location of DOP,
action at DOP, actions on.
c. Route Out. Navigation legs (use route

card/model/ground description), formations, RVs
(locations/descriptions/action in).
d. Occupation of FRV
FRV Recce Group Remainder

Method of recce Return of FRV recce group
Signal to move off Cut off time
Time on recce
Return to remainder
Confirmation of FRV, signal for FRV
Confirmation of ERV
e. Initial Action on the Objective
(1) Close Recce (all patrols)
Cover Group Recce Group FRV Group

Signal for fire Method of recce Cut off time
support Time on task
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(2) Fighting Patrol
Fire Support Assault Group FRV Group

Signal for fire Action in FUP As per recce
support Location of LD patrol
Fire plan
H Hour
Limit of
exploitation
Reorganisation
(3) OP Patrol
Occupation
OP Group Base Group
Initial tasks - observation, As per OP Group
radio, sentries, construction,
state of equipment.
Report OP ready
Routine
OP Group Base Group
Observation, logging and Changeover
reporting. Changeover procedure. Sentries.
procedure. Sentries. Food Food and water.
and water. Clothing. Clothing.
Kit/equipment. NBC Kit/equipment. NBC.
(4) Ambush Patrol
(a)Occupation
Ambush Group Base Group

Method of entry Preparation of position
Individual positions State of equipment
Arcs Communications
Siting/Arming: methods
Lights, Mines
Other defences
State of weapons
Time ambush set
Signal ambush set
Other signals
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(b)ý Routine

Roster, Relief system As per Ambush Group
Rest, Feeding Change within base
Latrines and Rubbish Change with ambush
State of equipment
Change with base party
Signal to change
Sequence of change
(c) Action on Enemy

Signal from cut-offs Signal from ambush group
Signal to other groups Stand to
Ambush initiation Packing of equipment
Signal for mines/grenades Other tasks
Light
Watch and shoot
Cease-fire
Searchers: signal, route,
action.
Cut-offs: civilians/
refugees, enemy assault.
f. Withdrawal. By groups (i.e. recce, FRV etc).

Signal to withdraw, order of march and sequence,
action in FRV, passage of info, head check, PW.
g. Route Back. See route out.
g. Extraction. Method of move, load plan, order

of march, route to base, action at base (debrief,
admin).
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g.ý Co-ordinating Instructions
Timings Actions on Fire Plan

Meals, Rest See tactical See tactical
Rehearsals check notes check notes
(noisy/silent)
Weapons test
Inspection
Time out/in
Debrief
Rehearsals Deception NBC W&R
Location Prep movement Radio net/cell
Dress On objective Dress category
Equipment On withdrawal Detectors
Drill/actions
Aviation (where applicable)
Airspace Coordination:
ACO, AMA, SAAFR etc.
5. SUMMARY OF EXECUTION
6. SERVICE SUPPORT. SOP variations, combat

supplies, medical, NBC, transport.
7. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. Command, radio, codes,

debrief.
8. PASSWORD, SYNCHRONIZE WATCHES,

QUESTIONS
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SENTRY ORDERS
ORDERS COMMON TO ALL SENTRIES
a. Location of post and neighbouring posts if known.
b. Tactical situation, including current alert and NBC

states.
c. Names of landmarks/reference points.
d. Length of duty and time of relief.
e. Route in/out.
f. Method of relief.
g. Method of alerting commander/own troops.
h. Reporting chain.
i. Concealment.
j. Dress.
k. Equipment.
(1) Binoculars, compass and torch.
(2) Communications and alarm system.
(3) Map, notebook and pen.
ORDERS SPECIFIC TO GROUND SENTRIES
a. Arc of observation and fire.
b. Action on suspicious movement.
c. Method of challenging.
d. Orders for opening fire.
e. Friendly patrols - times out and in, strengths.
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f. Location of trip flares, mines, wire etc.
g. Password and time it changes.
h. NBC Threat State and Dress Category.
i. Equipment - range card.
ORDERS SPECIFIC TO AIR SENTRIES
a. Air situation, including likely enemy/friendly air

activity.
b. AD weapon control orders (1).
c. Arc of observation (2100 mils max).
d. Action on ground or NBC attack.
e. NBC alarm signals.
f. Equipment.
(1) AAAD weapon.
(2) Aircraft recognition material.
Note (1):
Weapon Control Meaning

Status
Weapons Unlimited Engage without restriction.
Engage targets not positively

Weapons Free
identified as being friendly.
Engage only targets visually
Weapons Tight
identified as being hostile.
Engage only in self-defence
Weapons Hold or in response to a formal
order.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 2-5-2

ORDERS SPECIFIC TO CHEMICAL SENTRIES
a. Location of troops to be warned (must be warned

within 5 seconds).
b. Advice to commander on changes in wind direction of

30 degrees or more.
c. Position adjustment if weather (visibility and wind)

changes.
d. Limitations or modifications in force with respect to

the chemical safety rule.
e. Responsibility for NAIAD replenishment.
f. Dress NBC State - 3 ROMEO at all times.
g. Equipment.
(1) One and 3 colour detector paper.
(2) NAIAD.
(3) CAM (normally in H mode).
(4) NBC 1 (chemical) report.
(5) RVD - if also acting as a monitoring post.
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ORDERS SPECIFIC TO NUCLEAR OBSERVERS
a. Location of post (must be able to locate the sector of

observation, direction of ground zero and take
measurements).
b. Task - observations should be made in the following

order to the command post:
(1) Flash-to-bang time.
(2) Time of burst.
(3) Type of burst (surface or air).
(4) Bearing of cloud stem (or fireball by night).
(5) Angular width of cloud 5 minutes after burst.
(6) Angular height of top or bottom of cloud 10

minutes after the burst.
c. Dress - in accordance with NBC Dress Category table

(see page 5 - 8 - 3).
d. Equipment (Schedule number: S7004).
(1) Watch with second hand.
(2) NBC 1 (nuclear) report and pen.
(3) PDRM if also acting as monitoring post.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 2-5-4

TACTICAL CHECK NOTES
MANOEUVRIST APPROACH
Attack the Pre-empt - opportunist attack. If not

Enemy’s Will possible...
Dislocate - avoid strengths or fix. If
not possible...
Disrupt - attack vulnerability in
strength.
Attack the Tempo - speed of decision,
Enemy’s execution and transition from one
Cohesion activity to another to increase
probability of...
Surprise - which is enhanced by...
Simultaneity - attacking from
different directions, in different ways
at the same time by using...
Firepower - to destroy, neutralise,
suppress and demoralise.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 3-1-1

ATTACK
Principles Intelligence, Surprise

Concentration of Firepower
Maintenance of Momentum
Security
Manoeuvre
Deception
Use of Terrain
Types/Nature Hasty, Deliberate
Spoiling, Counter Attack
Demonstration
Recce Recce of objective – positions/
Obstacles.
Control of direct & indirect fire
Sighting of assembly areas, hides,
FUP and FSG.
Depth and flank surveillance - early
warning, gaps for exploitation.
Liaison
Stages
Preparatory Prelim movements/deployments
Passage of lines
Secure FUP/LD
Approach Mark FUP/LD
Formations
Attack Final approach
Break-in
Fight through
Reorganisation/consolidation
Exploitation Avoidance of fratricide (Blue on Blue)
Security OPSEC
Flanks
Approaches
Assembly area/FUP
Deception plan
Tactical Fire Support - Direct and Indirect
Handling Echelon and Reserve
Strike : Fix ratio
Protection (flanks and rear)
Depth – pre-empt, dislocate, disrupt
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Enemy Killing areas
Dispositions (including strengths
and weaknesses)
C2 locations
Obstacles
Weaponry/Equipment
Morale
Control Boundaries
Measures Report lines
Communications (use of nets)
Limit of exploitation
Prevent fratricide (Blue on Blue)
Timings Preparatory activity
Movement
Earliest/latest H Hour
Fire plan
Obstacles Recce
Crossing method/breach
Armour Flank security
Reorganisation – counter-attacks
FUP
Fire Support Group
Intimate support
Assault tanks
Infantry Assault formations
Reorganisation tasks
Mortar, GPMG(SF) and MILAN
tasks
Aviation Objectives and other targets
Flank security
Reorganisation – counter attacks
Routes
Axis
Boundaries
DFs
Indirect fire Objectives and other targets
LD, routes, axes, boundaries
H Hour and other timings
Rate of advance
Effect required
Adjust or predict
DFs
Smoke versus obscuration
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CSS CSups Replen prior/post
Assault.
Ammo scales
Med RV for CASEVAC
Locations of CAP, RAP
ES Recovery priority
ECP location
Other Holding and evacuation of
PW
Policy for civilians
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NIGHT ATTACK
Consider Attack Check Notes and the following:
Type Silent/noisy
Illuminated/dark
Infiltration
Planning Simple plan
Thorough recce
Deception – demonstrations/feints
CSCM policy
Routes to FUP
Rehearsals
Marking and Security of FUP/LD
Objective – reduced width and depth
On Call H Hour?
Predicted Fire dangers
Obstacles
Battle Handover
Recce Route Marking
Flank Protection
Observation
Illum Quantities
Time for effect
Armour Separate axis from infantry
Aviation Use of TOW
Use of TI
Separate axis from infantry/armour
MILAN Use of MIRA
GPMG(SF) Tracer for identifying objective and
direction keeping
Reorg Enemy counter-attack
DFs
Routes for resupply
Control Clearly defined boundary features
Measures Timings
CSS Guides for replenishment
Holding and evacuation of PW
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DEFENCE
Principles Depth
Mutual Support
All-round Defence
Offensive Spirit
Reserves
Deception & Concealment
Stages Preparation
Covering Force action
Main Defensive Battle
Employment of Reserves
Recce Screen Force forward or flanks
Guard Force with combat assets
Deception – Offensive Spirit
Rear Area security
Liaison
Enemy What? Where? When?
Intent
Tactics
Planning Plan 2 down
Think Deep, Close and Rear
Enemy routes to, through and
beyond.
Going
Concentrate firepower on KAs
Vital Ground
Key Terrain
Mutual Support between platoons
Integration of weapon systems
Defilade positions
Obstacles positioned to concentrate
the enemy in KAs
Co-ordination across boundaries (left
to right and front to rear)
- no tunnel vision!
Secondary positions
Ground Shape enemy movement
Reverse slopes
Defilade positions
Natural obstacles
Natural concealment
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Infantry Siting to protect anti-armour weapons
LAW arcs to overlap
Warrior on position/off position/use
as reserve.
Use of Saxon – CP/L37
Coord LAW arcs with MILAN
Protection of GPMG(SF) positions
Work priorities/parties
Patrol/OP activity
Routine in defence
Rehearsals
Armour Positional options (in priority)
Use of sniping tanks
Hide location
Routes between options
Reaction time
Notice to Move (NTM)
Maintenance
Heat/noise signature
Aviation NTM States
KAs with associated Battle positions
Reaction Time
Noise signatures
Protection
Engineers Work priorities
Counter-mobility tasks
Survivability tasks
Mobility tasks
Fire Control Where to fire
and Discipline When to fire
What to fire
What to engage
Indirect Fire DFs (Mortar and GPMG(SF))
Adjustment
Obscuration/Restricted Fire Zones
Command & CP siting, Line laying
Control Passwords
Liaison Left to right, Front to rear
Reserve/ Location/hides
Blocking and Rehearsals, NTM
C Attack Plans Concealment - view and fire
Trace to BG HQ
Time required to react to options
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Withdrawal Routes recced
Plan Checkpoints and RVs known
Obstacle Plan Must shape battle
Cover with fire
Reinforce natural obstacle features
Security CSCMs
Camouflage
Movement on the position
STAP
EMCON
Deception False front
Dummy positions
Phoney minefields
AD Weapon control status (WCS)
AD sentry
NBC Threat
NBC sentries
CSS Log Defence stores pack
RV
Resupply plans
CSups provision
Feeding plan
Med Location of CAP/RAP
CASEVAC plan
ES Maintenance plan
Recovery plan
Denial plan
Other Refugees
Holding and evacuation of
PW
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PATROLS
GENERAL
Enemy Intent
Strength
Weapons/equipment/dress
Dispositions
Routine
Morale
Friendly Intent – 2 up (where applicable)
Forces Mission and concept of ops – 1 up
Own dispositions (including obstacles)
Location of boundaries, flanking units,
FLOT and FEBA
DFs, Air
Planning Ground/air recce
Aids Air photographs
Patrol Reports
INTSUMS
Map estimates
Met Forecast
Battle Receive Warning Order
Procedure Time Analysis
(in sequence) Mission Analysis
Issue Warning Order
Combat Estimate
Orders
Rehearsals
Inspections
Deployment
Preliminary Method of movement
Moves Load plan
Order of March
Location of/route to/security of:
PUP/DOP
Routes Different out/in
Cover from view, fire, air
Deconflict with other patrols
Locations of/actions in RVs, ERV and
FRV.
SAAFR (Aviation safe routes)
Navigation methods
Check navigators/pacers
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Execution Composition, Command, Tasks
(group tasks) Routes, Order of March/formations
Signals, Arcs, Timings
Airspace coordination
Actions On Halts, Lights, Casualties
Enemy, chance encounter
Ambush
Obstacles
Lost/separation procedure
Separation procedure, Lost Comms
PW, Civilians/refugees
Security CSCMs
NBC Threat State
Dress Category
NBC Warning/Cell frequency
CSS Dress
SOP Weapons/equipment
Variations Signals
Vehicle Loading
Ammo, Rations, Water
Csups Batteries, IPE
Replen plan
Transport Method, Recovery, POL
Location of CAP/RAP
Casevac procedure
Medical Stretchers
Medical packs,
Morphine
Holding and evacuation
Other
of PW
HARBOURS
Selection Cover from view, fire and air
Linear versus triangular
Occupation Snap ambush
Comd’s recce group
Siting of section positions
Siting of LSWs
Siting of platoon HQ
Comms check
Provision of guides for main body
Main body occupies
Clearance Patrols clear section frontages
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 3-4-2

Sentries Posted beyond limit of usage
No of sentries per section (1 or 2?)
Siting of day/night/poor vis positions
Method of comms
Construction of range cards
Orders, Passwords
Work routine Shell scrapes
Claymores/trip flares
Perimeter wire
Track system
Comms cord
Bivouacs (Bashas)
Confirmatory Orders
OPs
Site Selection Observation of target
Fields of view/fire
Cover from view, fire and air
Coverage of arcs
Covered approach/exit
Concealment of OP
Comms
Location of rear protection/admin area
Alternate positions
Occupation Sentries posted front and rear
Comms check (confirm locations with
HQ).
Digging/construction
Report OP operational
Routine Observation
Logging and reporting
Changeover procedure
Admin Hygiene
Food and water
Clothing
Kit and equipment (including spares)
NBC
Extraction Priority of work for collapse of OP
Routes (incl location of RVs/ERVs)
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 3-4-3

AMBUSHES
Principles Sound intelligence
Planning, recce and rehearsals
Security
Concealment
Firepower
Simplicity
Planning Ground, Obstacles
Factors Duration (long term versus short term)
Grouping, Equipment
Communications
Layout (triangular, T-shape or linear)
PW
Withdrawal
Occupation Recce group composition and tasks
(in sequence) Sentries posted in cut-offs
Cut-offs occupy site
Killer group occupies site
Cover group moves into position
Site Claymores/trip-flares/ambush
lights
Indirect Fire DFs (arty, mortars and GPMG (SF))
Adjustment
Siting of 51 mm mortar
Fire effect (positive/negative) of 51
mm mortar.
Illumination Use of mortar illumination
Plan Use of ambush lights/trip-flares
Withdrawal Killer Group/Cut-offs/Cover Group vs.
Cut-offs/Killer Group/Cover Group
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 3-4-4

RECCE/FIGHTING PATROLS
Close Target Method (natural vs. right angle
Recce Traverse)
Confirm enemy location, strengths,
weapons, arcs, routine
Locate future FUP/LD/firebase for
Assault
Firebase Ensure good observation of target
Clear fields of fire
Ensure locations within battle ranges
of weapons
Cover from view/fire
Assault Covered approaches to FUP/LD
Group Security of FUP/LD
Action in FUP
Action on crossing LD
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 3-4-5

OPERATIONAL REPORTING
1. This Section contains a complete set of Reports and

Returns (R2) for use at Battlegroup level and below. An
identical set of R2 is also contained in TAM Part 3. A
complete Compendium of Land Component R2 is
contained in the Land Component Handbook (LCH), Part
2. Although principally designed for use with voice, R2 are
laid out in a common format on which data messages may
be based.
2. In order to reduce what has to be carried, unwanted

formats should be transferred in page order to Section 4 of
Part 2. Unit Commanders may issue guidance as to which
R2 are to be retained for Immediate Use. Formats marked
“Yes” under DET are likely to be required.
3. Important Warning. In some cases, these R2 are

simplified versions of the LCH formats. The latter should
always be used between battlegroup/unit HQ and
formations. With the exception of the SITREP,
REPLENDEMCOYSQN and REPLENDEMTPPL which
are only used at unit level and below, TAM R2 can
however be interpreted with reference to the LCH only.
4. BATCO. Detailed rules and procedures for sending

R2 over insecure communications are contained in the
Land Tactical Communications Handbook. (This will
replace Signals Communication in the Army Volume IV,
Pamphlet 2 (Army Code 70816) in early 99).
5. Critical Info. It is essential that critical info is

reported to the next higher HQ as soon as possible:
Enemy
First sighting/contact air recce/FGA/ground forces/
airborne/airmobile forces.
Critical information: location/direction/height and numbers.
First confirmed identification of enemy, and subsequent
identification of new troops/units/formations.
Start of enemy fire plans, signs of impending attack.
Suspected war crimes or illegal acts.
Significant intelligence information or prisoners.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4-1

Logistics
Critical losses of equipment or resources.
Reduced stocks of critical natures –
Report at 75%, 50% and 25% levels.
Own Forces
Initial deployment states.
Reserve demolitions:
Change in state, own forces all on home bank,
capture imminent, when blown.
Delays to critical movement.
Significant casualties or critical losses of personnel.
Security breaches and incidents.
Serious disciplinary offences or crimes.
Movement and Routes
Contaminated areas.
Mined areas.
Major obstructions or delays on routes
(report also when cleared).
Delays and gaps in obstacle plans.
Unreported bad going and obstacles.
NBC
Enemy first use of NBC weapons:
This is critical information and must be reported by
the fastest possible means (FLASH) and followed up
with confirmation and full details ASP.
Contaminated areas.
Toxic industrial hazards or sites.
6. Schedule of Timings for Routine R2:
To BG/Unit HQ
Report Remarks
As at by
OWNSITREP 0300 0330 Additionally as
COMBATREP 0900 0930 required
1400 1430
2000 2030
PERSREP 1900 2000
LOGSITUNIT 0700 0800 With REPLENDEM if
1900 2000 required
7. These timings are ZULU, but may be changed to suit

local requirements. A complete schedule of required R2
should be included in both formation and unit SOIs.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4-2

REPORTS AND RETURNS
Number Report Title LCH No

1 Air Attack Warning AIRATTACKWARN 18
2 Air Request AIRREQ 22
3 Arrest Report ARRESTREP 24
4 Armoured Vehicle Demand AVDEM 26
5 Battlefield Recovery/Evacuation Request BATRECEVACREQ 29
6 BOMBREP/SHELREP/ROCKREP/MORTREP BOMBREP 30
7 Casualty Evacuation Report CASEVACREQ 34
8 Combat Report COMBATREP 43
9 Common Capture report COMCAPREP 44
10 Contact/Sighting Report CONTACTREP/SIGHTINGREP 48
11 Landing Craft Acknowledgement CRAFTACK 49
12 Landing Craft Request CRAFTREQ 50
13 Emergency Burial report EMBUREP 58
14 EOD Incident Report EODINCREP 66
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4-3

15 EW Jamming Report EWJAMREP 71
16 First Hostile Act FIRSTHOSTILE ACT 78
17 Fire Mission/Call For Fire FM.CFF 79
18 Harbour/Hide Report HARHIDEREP 88
19 Helicopter Request Acknowledgement HELACK 89
20 Helicopter Landing Site Report HELLSREP 90
21 Helicopter Request HELQUEST 92
22 Incident Report INCREP 98
23 Intelligence Report INTREP 100
24 Location Report LOCSTAT 110
25 Logistic Situation Report Unit LOGSITUNIT 116
26 Map Request MAPREQ 121
27 Materiel Demand MATDEM 122
28 Missile Demand MISDEM 130
29 NBC 1 BIO/CHEM(Observer’s Initial Report) NBC 1 BIO/CHEM 135
30 NBC 1 NUC (Observer’s Initial Report) NBC 1 NUC 135
31 NBC 3 (Immediate Contamination Warning) NBC 3 BIO/CHEM 137
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4-4

32 NBC 3 (Immediate Contamination Warning) NBC 3 NUC 137
33 NBC 4 (Monitoring and Survey Results) NBC 4 138
34 Obstacle Report OBSREP 147
35 Own Land Forces Situation Report OWNSITREP 153
36 Personnel Report PERSEP 154
37 Patrol Report PTLREP 160
38 Road/Route Reconnaissance Report RDROUTERECCEREP 168
39 Replenishment Demand Coy/Sqn REPLENDEMCOYSQN N/A
40 Replenishment Demand Tp/Pl REPLENDEMTPPL N/A
41 Reinforcement Demand (Personnel) RFTDEM(PERS) 172
42 Scatterable Minefield Report SCATMINREP 182
43 Scatterable Minefield Warning SCATMINWARN 184
44 Situation report SITREP N/A
45 Friendly Nuclear Strike Warning STRIKEWARN(NUC) 189
46 Weapon Control Order WCO 196
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4-5

AIR ATTACK WARNING
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: AIRATTACKWARN 001
As At/DTG:
B 30 Effective DTG of warning 12 char

Early warning:
C1 41 Grid Reference of sighting (GR) 10 char
C2 44 Early warning bearing in mils 4 fig
C3 47 Number of aircraft 3 fig
C4 58 Aircraft type (1) 3 char
C5 63 Altitude (feet) or estimated (2) 5 fig/2 char
C6 69 Aircraft speed (km/hr) or 4 fig/4 char
FAST/SLOW
Purpose To warn of imminent air attacks.

Sponsor PJHQ
APP-9 LCH DET Revised
5.4 18 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1) Select from: (Do not encode)
Fixed Wing: Helicopter:
A Ground attack LOH Light Observation

B Bomber AAH Attack Helicopter
C Cargo/Transport MTH Medium Lift
FW Unknown (General) HTH Heavy lift
(2) Select from: (Do not encode)
VH Very high (more than 10,000 feet)

H High (3,000 – 10,000 feet)
M Medium (1000 – 3,000 feet)
L Low (300 – 1000 feet)
VL Very low (below 300 feet)
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 1

AIR REQUEST
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: AIRREQ 002
As At/DTG:
A 03 AIR REQUEST 10 char

B 05 Air Request Number 10 char
C 10 Task Details 200 char
D 20 Time on target - specific time or 12 char
22 ASP and NLT 12 char
E 30 Friendly forces location – where 30 char
involved with or in close proximity
(<1000m) to the target (1)
If no friendly forces within 1000m,
NIL is to be specified.
F 40 Control Arrangements - from, as 100 char
applicable:
41 Radar Control
42 TACP/ASOC (2)
43 TACP/ALO (2)
44 TACP/FAC (2)
(Callsign and frequency)
45 Contact point/orbit point/ initial
point, marker(s).
G 50 In-Flight Report 20 char
(Callsign and frequency)
H 80 Armament requested (10 Chars)
(where appropriate)
I 90 Any other information (200 Chars)
Purpose To request tactical air support.

Sponsor PJHQ
5.8 22 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Preferably given in relation to an easily seen

topographical feature. Failing this, given in relation to the
target by bearing and distance or a grid reference.
2. TACP = Tactical Air Control Point; ASOC = Air
Support Operations Centre; ALO = Air Liaison Officer;
FAC = Forward Air Controller.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 2

ARREST REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: ARRESTREP 003
As At/DTG:
A 03 ARRESTREP Serial Number 5 char

C Details of arrest:
25 Name 20 char
28 Age 2 fig
30 Sex 1 fig
32 ID card number 20 char
35 Address 100 char
37 Reason for arrest 100 char
41 DTG of arrest 12 char
42 Place of arrest (GR/place name) 20 char
D Arresting person:
45 Service Number 10 char
48 Rank 3 char
49 Name 20 char
52 Sub-unit 20 char
E Witness details: (1)
55 Service/ID Number 10 char
57 Rank/Title 3 char
63 Name 20 char
66 Unit/Address details 100 char
F General comments: (2)
73 Further action taken 300 char
75 Points of interest 300 char
Purpose To report the details of an arrest or

detention by military forces.
Sponsor LW1
1.2 24 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary.
2. Optional.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 3

ARMOURED VEHICLE DEMAND
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: AVDEM 004
As At/DTG:
A 09 Unit Request Serial Number 10 char

B 68 Type of Vehicle (1) 50 char
C 91 Quantity 4 fig
D 93 RV (grid reference) 15 char
E 95 Any additional information 100 char
Purpose To request replacement Armoured

Vehicles.
Sponsor LW2
6.1.1 26 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat B and C for different types of vehicle.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 4

BATTLEFIELD RECOVERY/EVACUATION REQUEST
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: BATRECEVACREQ 005
As At/DTG:
D2 34 Location (GR) 10 char

E1 36 Request Serial Number 8 char
E2 38 Vehicle make 10 char
E3 40 Vehicle type 10 char
E4 42 Registration (VRN) 8 char
E5 45 Driving/Towing State (1) 1 char
E6 47 Support required (2) 4 char
E7 51 Crew available (Y/N) 1 char
E8 53 Condition Code 2 char
(allocated by REME) (3)
F 56 Destination Unit/POC 40 char
G2 62 Destination Location (GR) 10 char
N2 14 Location of RV (GR) 10 char
O 18 RV time (DTG) 12 char
Z 99 Additional Information 200 char
Purpose To request recovery assistance for one or

more vehicles at a single location.
Sponsor ES11c
6.4.1 29 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Select from:
01 D (Driveable)
02 T (Suspended tow)
03 P (Straight pull)
04 N (Not towable)
2. Select from:
01 RECV (Recover only)
02 EVAC (Evacuation only)
03 BOTH (Both)
3. Select from:
01 X (Unit/Organisation)
02 Y (Field/Direct Support)
03 Z (Base/Depot)
04 BR (Beyond repair)
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 5

BOMBREP/SHELREP/ROCKREP/MORTREP
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: BOMBREP 006
As At/DTG:
B 12 Bombardment type (1) 6 char

C 13 Observer’s location (GR) 10 char
E1 22 Observer/HB bearing (mils) 4 fig
E2 24 Observer/HB range (m) 5 fig
E3 27 Flash/bang time (s) 2 fig
F 30 Hostile Battery (HB) location (GR) 10 char
Bombardment duration
H1 43 FROM (DTG) 12 char
H2 45 TO (DTG) 12 char
I 46 Bombarded area (GR) 10 char
Q 69 Type of fire (2) 4 char
Z 78 Damage to target area (3) 4 char
Purpose To report hostile bomb, shell, rocket and

mortar attacks.
Sponsor HQ DRA
4.6.3 30 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
(1) Select from:

01 ARTY (Artillery)
02 MOR (Mortar)
03 RKT (Rocket/Missile)
04 ACFT (Aircraft)
05 HEL (Helicopter)
(2) Select from:
01 LT (Light/Sporadic/Harassing)
02 HY (Heavy)
03 ADJ (Adjustment)
04 FFE (Fire for Effect)
(3) Select from:
01 LT (Light)
02 MED (Medium)
03 HY (Heavy)
04 DEST (Destroyed)
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 6

CASUALTY EVACUATION REQUEST
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: CASEVACREQ 007
As At/DTG:
B 08 Unit location (GR) 10 char

C 12 Pick up point (PUP) 10 char
D 15 Destination 10 char
Casualty details (1)
E1 21 Numbers 3 fig
E2 22 Condition 10 char
E3 23 Special needs 20 char
E4 24 Time (DTG) 12 char
E5 25 Priority 1 fig
F 33 Tactical details (i.e. tactical 300 char
situation, direction of approach,
inability to hold casualties, etc)
Communications details
G1 41 Callsign and frequency at PUP (10 Chars)
G2 43 Ground signals at PUP (20 Chars)
G3 45 Callsign and frequency at (10 Chars)
destination
G4 55 Ground signals at destination (20 Chars)
Purpose To request casualty evacuation.

Sponsor D Med Ops/Plans
1.3 34 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary (EA, EB, EC etc).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 7

COMBAT REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: COMBATREP 008
As At/DTG:
A 11 Unit/sub-unit status 2 fig

B 21 Effective main battle tanks (MBT) 3 fig
C 23 Effective tank pls/tps 2 fig
D 25 Mechanised (tracked) pls/tps 2 fig
E 27 Mechanised (wheeled) pls/tps 2 fig
F 28 Number of infantry pls 2 fig
G 31 Effective recce vehs (Type/Qty)(2) 12, 3 fig
H 42 Number of ATGW posts 2 fig
I 45 Number of ATGW missiles 3 fig
J 46 Number of mortars (tubes) 2 fig
K 51 Helicopters (Type/Qty) (2) 12, 3 fig
M 62 Number of AD guided weapons 2 fig
N 65 Arty weapons (Type/Qty) (2) 12, 2 fig
O 70 Light, unguided anti-tank wpns 2 fig
P 83 Quick/Mobile Reaction Force 2 fig
pls/tps
Q 85 Number of Key Points (KPs) 2 fig
R 90 Reserves by callsign and notice 50 char
to move (NTM) in minutes
S 99 Additional Information 100 char
Purpose To report unit/sub-unit status.

Sponsor LW1
4.1.2 43 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1.
Meaning Personnel Eqpt
1 Fully operational 90%+ 90%+
2 Substantially operational 75%-90% 80%-90%
3 Marginally operational 60%-75% 70%-80%
4 Non-operational Below 60% Below 70%
Example: Status 21 indicates 75%-90% personnel and 90%+
equipment. This must be encoded if insecure comms are being
used.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 8

COMMON CAPTURE REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: COMCAPREP 009
As At/DTG:
A 03 When captured (DTG) 12 char

B 05 Location of capture (GR) 10 char
C Numbers of PW captured:
07 Officers (male) 4 fig
09 Officers (female) 4 fig
11 NCO (male) 4 fig
13 NCO (female) 4 fig
15 Soldiers (male) 4 fig
16 Soldiers (female) 4 fig
23 Others (male) 4 fig
24 Others (female) 4 fig
D 30 Captured Enemy Documents 200 char
(CED)
E 42 Captured Enemy Equipment 200 char
(CEE)
F 53 Circumstances of capture 200 char
G 55 Points of Intelligence Interest 200 char
H 66 Location of capturing unit at 10 char
time of COMCAPREP (GR)
I 69 Evacuation Intentions 200 char
(to what location, when and by
what means)
Purpose To report the capture of a potential source

of information and to alert the PW
Handling Organisation.
Sponsor Comd Sp
2.2 44 No 27/01/99
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 9

CONTACT/SIGHTING REPORT
To:
From: Report
CONTACT/SIGHTINGREP No:
Title:
(1) 010
As At/DTG:
A 15 Time of contact/sighting (DTG) 12 char

B 23 Location of contact/sighting 10 char
C 27 Location of observer (3) 10 char
D 33 Target description 50 char
E 35 Action by target 300 char
F 50 Action by own forces 300 char
Purpose To report essential details of contacts

with/sightings of enemy forces. (2) (3)
Sponsor LW1
4.1.4 48 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Refer to as CONTACTREP or SIGHTINGREP as

appropriate (see below).
2. In a contact report it is assumed that the enemy is

aware of friendly forces present, usually because an
exchange of fire has taken place.
3. A sighting report is used when enemy forces are

sighted, no exchange of fire has taken place, and it is
assumed that the enemy is unaware of the observer.
4. Whilst all other serials are normally transmitted,

CHARLIE is usually required only in low intensity
operations.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 10

LANDING CRAFT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: CRAFTACK 011
As At/DTG:
A 01 Acknowledge
24 Delay (where appropriate) (DTG) 12 char
50 Refuse
B 54 Number/Type of Craft 20 char
C 73 Craft Callsign(s) 50 char
D 77 ETA PUP (DTG) 12 char
E 80 Other Information 200 char
Purpose To acknowledge/reply to a request for a

Marine Landing Craft.
Sponsor HQRM
3.1 49 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. See CRAFTREQ.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 11

LANDING CRAFT REQUEST
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: CRAFTREQ 012
As At/DTG:
A 05 Number/Type of Craft 20 char

B 08 Nature of task 100 char
C 11 PUP (GR) 10 char
D 14 Destination Timings 6 fig
E 22 DTG at PUP 12 char
F 23 Not after time 6 fig
G 30 Estimated duration (hrs) 3 fig
H 43 Personnel (Pax) 3 fig
I 46 Cargo 50 char
J 51 Contact callsign (c/s) and 10 char
frequency at PUP
K 53 Control callsign (c/s) and 10 char
frequency at destination
L 55 Briefing (time and location) 50 char
M 76 Debriefing (time and location) 50 char
N 81 Tactical information 100 char
O 97 Any other information 100 char
Purpose To request use of Marine craft/landing

craft.
Sponsor HQRM
3.2 50 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. See CRAFTACK.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 12

EMERGENCY BURIAL REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: EMBUREP 013
As At/DTG:
Burial unit details

A2 07 Supervisor rank 3 char
A3 08 Supervisor name 20 char
Site location
B2 12 Grid Reference (GR) 15 char
Site details
C2 30 Date of burial (DTG) 12 char
C4 32 Contamination details 50 char
Body count
D1 35 Identified 3 fig
D2 38 Unidentified 3 fig
F 70 Registrant 25 char
Purpose Initial report of emergency burial. (1)

Sponsor PS4(as)(A)
1.4 58 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. This is an initial report only to alert others that an

emergency burial has taken place.
2. There are mandatory requirements to record and

report extensive details of burial information. These are
listed in the LCH EMBUREP report format (of which this is
a sub-set).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 13

EOD INCIDENT REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: EODINCREP 014
As At/DTG:
A6 12 Location of incident (GR) 10 char

B2 30 Description of incident/device 200 char
B3 33 Chemical/Biological hazard (Y/N) 1 char
D 42 When dropped/placed/laid (DTG) 12 char
I1 85 RV for EOD Team (GR) 10 char
Y 98 Category of incident (1) (2) 1 char
Z 99 Additional Information 100 char
Purpose Initial report of an unexploded ordnance

incident. (3)
Sponsor HQ EinC(A)
4.9.1 66 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Select from:
A Incidents that constitute a grave and immediate
threat. Start disposal operations immediately
regardless of personal risk.
B Incidents that constitute an indirect threat.
Observe a safe waiting period to reduce the hazard to
personnel.
C Incidents that constitute little threat. These are
normally dealt with by engineers blowing up in their
original location.
D Incidents that constitute no immediate threat.
Mark and cordon off where possible. Report to unit
HQ for further action.
2. The originator can only recommend the incident

category. This must be confirmed by the appropriate
superior HQ.
3. This is an initial report only to alert others. More

information will normally be required – see the LCH
EODINCREP of which this is a subset.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 14

EW JAMMING REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: EWJAMREP 015
As At/DTG:
Jamming
A1 03 Type of jamming/deception (1) 10 char
A2 05 Strength of jamming (2) 10 char
A3 07 Mode of jamming (3) 10 char
A4 10 Frequency/channel affected 3 fig
B 20 Location of victim (GR) 10 char
C 35 Time (DTG)
START, END or duration (mins) 15, 15
D 47 Additional information 200 char
E 50 Declassification trigger - time, 50 char
date or event
Purpose To report a hostile EW attack.

Sponsor Comd Sp
4.13.3 71 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Select from: 01 MUSIC 04 NOISE

02 TONES 05 VOICE
03 CW
2. Select from: 01 WEAK

02 MEDIUM
03 STRONG
3. Select from: 01 RESPONSIVE

02 CONSTANT
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 15

FIRST HOSTILE ACT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: FIRSTHOSTILEACT 016
As At/DTG:
B 20 Type of hostile act 40 char

C 30 Location (GR) 15 char
D 40 Time of incident (DTG) 12 char
E 50 Identity of aggressor nation/ 10 char
Opposing Force(s) (OPFOR)
F Nature of damage:
61 Personnel casualties 40 char
62 Damage to property 40 char
63 Damage to equipment 40 char
Purpose To provide information on an initial

enemy hostile act in order to enable
immediate reaction.
Sponsor Comd Sp
APP-9 LCH Det Revised
2.6 78 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. To be transmitted immediately upon observing/

experiencing the first hostile act in a given
Theatre/Tactical Area of Responsibility (TAOR).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 16

FIRE MISSION CALL FOR FIRE
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: FM.CFF 017
As At/DTG:
B 10 Target number (1) 6 char

D 20 Target location (GR) 10 char
D3 28 Target altitude (m) (2) 5 char
F 35 Target description 50 char
L 70 Effect required (3) 5 char
Control
M 75 Method (4) 3 char
M1 77 Time on target (TOT), or 4 fig
M2 78 Time to Fire (TTF) (5)
N 79 Can adjust (YES/NO) In Clear
O 95 End of Mission In Clear
Purpose Request artillery fire and/or orders for fire.

Sponsor HQ DRA
4.6.4 79 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Normally allocated by agency providing the fire.

2. Not essential, should be provided if readily available
or if the actual target is elevated.
3. Select from:
01 SMK Smoke or screen
02 ILLUM Illumination
03 HAR Harassing fire
04 NEU Neutralise
05 DEST Destroy
06 ADJ Adjust
(4) Select from:

01 AMC At my command
(fire on originator’s order)
02 TOT Time on target
03 TTF Time to fire
04 WR When ready
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 17

HARBOUR/HIDE REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: HARHIDEREP 018
As At/DTG:
A 10 Location of harbour/hide (GR) 10 char

B Rendezvous (RV):
23 By foot (GR) 10 char
25 By road (GR) 10 char
28 By helicopter (GR) 10 char
C 33 Approach from (1) 5 char
D 40 Suitable for (2) 10 char
E 44 Extent and type of cover (3) (4) 7 char
F 52 Hard standing - YES/NO 3 char
G 57 Additional Information 500 char
Purpose To report details of and approaches to unit

harbours/hides.
Sponsor LW1
4.1.7 88 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Select from:
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
N S E W NE NW SE SW
2. Select from:
01 SECT Section
02 TP/PL Troop/Platoon
03 SQN/COY Squadron/Company
04 SQN/COY GP Squadron/Company Group
3 Select from:
01 GOOD Good cover
02 PART Partial/fair cover
03 POOR Poor cover
4. Cover should be described with respect to the size of

the unit/grouping for which the harbour/hide has been
selected, i.e. that selected from the list at (2).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 18

HELICOPTER REQUEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: HELACK 019
As At/DTG:
03 HELQUEST number 12 char

A 10 ACCEPT/REFUSE/DELAY 10 char
11 until..... (DTG) (1) 12 char
B 17 Quantity and type of aircraft 50 char
C 25 Aircraft callsign/mission number 30 char
D 38 Estimated time at pickup point(s) 12 char
(DTGs) (2)
E 43 Reason for REFUSE/DELAY 200 char
F 52 Additional Information 250 char
Purpose To accept, delay or refuse a request for

transport or utility helicopter support.
Sponsor PJHQ
5.11 89 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. The reason for REFUSE/DELAY must be given at E.
2. Repeat as necessary for multiple PUPs.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 19

HELICOPTER LANDING SITE REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: HELLSREP 020
As At/DTG:
01 HELLSREP number 12 char

B 05 When recced (DTG) 12 char
C 10 Location of LS centre point, or 10 char
series of GRs to indicate the (series)
boundary.
D 20 Orientation of the Long Axis (1) 4 fig
F 25 Method of deplanement (2) 1 fig
G 32 Surface conditions (3) 50 char
H1 38 Direction (1) 4 fig
H2 39 APPROACH, EXIT 4 fig
Q 80 Enemy – especially in vicinity of 100 char
HLS and approach/exit route.
S 90 Obstructions – in vicinity of HLS 100 char
and on approach/exit routes.
V 99 Other Remarks 100 char
Purpose Initial report of helicopter landing site

details.
Sponsor PJHQ
5.13 90 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. State units (normally metres and mils).
2. Select deplanement method from:

01 Land 03 Rope
02 Hover 04 Abseil or winch
3. Select surface description from:

01 W Firm
02 X Moderate
03 Y Soft
Include any additional information where necessary, e.g.

nature of surface, re-circulation etc.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 20

HELICOPTER REQUEST
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: HELQUEST 021
As At/DTG:
05 HELQUEST number 12 char

A 10 Quantity and Type of aircraft 50 char
B 15 Nature of Task 12 char
C 23 Pick-up point(s)(PUP)(GR) (1) (2) 30 char
D 24 Destination(s)/reconnaissance 10 char
target(s) (GR) (1)
E 27 Time at PUP(s) or on task (DTG) 12 char
(1)
F 33 'Not after' time (DTG) 12 char
G 35 Duration of task (in hours/mins) 6 char
H 38 Passengers/casualties (3) 30 char
I 44 Freight (weight in kg) (4) 60 char
J 50 PUP(s) contact
Callsign and frequency (1) 25 char
K 52 Destination(s) contact
Callsign and frequency (1) 25 char
L 57 Briefing 100 char
Callsign, frequency, location
M 61 Debriefing 100 char
Callsign, frequency, location
N 64 Combat intelligence update 100 char
O 68 Special instructions – e.g. 100 char
liaison, logistic support (5)
Purpose To request transport helicopter or utility

helicopter support.
Sponsor PJHQ
5.15 92 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeatable for multiple PUPs/locations.

2. PUPs may be GRs, nicknames or multiple locations.
3. Category - sitting, stretcher, walking (by numbers).
4. Include description, dimensions, weight, underslung, etc.
5. For complex operations, the system for matching
passengers/loads to helicopter types should be indicated.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 21

INCIDENT REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: INCREP 022
As At/DTG:
A 13 Incident type (describe) 50 char

C 30 Source of information:
Evaluation, source, other details 100 char
D 31 Validity of source material (DTG) 12 char
Location
E1 35 GR 15 char
E2 36 Description 100 char
F 38 Details of Hostiles/Terrorists 500 char
G 40 Outline of Events 500 char
Own casualties:
H1 42 Dead 2 fig
H2 45 Wounded/injured 2 fig
Hostile/Terrorist casualties:
I1 52 Dead 2 fig
I2 54 Wounded/injured 2 fig
Civilian casualties:
J1 56 Dead 2 fig
J2 58 Wounded/injured 2 fig
K 60 Details of any arrests 200 char
Purpose To report significant incident caused by

terrorism, civil unrest, natural disaster or
media activity (1) (2)
Sponsor LW1
4.1.8 98 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. The INCREP is an 'As Required' report suited to

Peace Support Operations (PSO); as such it is unlikely to
be called for in High Intensity Conflict (HIC) Operations.
2. This is a simplified version of the complete INCREP

format (which can be found in the LCH).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 22

INTELLIGENCE REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: INTREP 023
As At/DTG:
A 12 What - the event/incident/activity 400 char

being reported
B 22 When 400 char
C 27 Where 400 char
D 43 How 400 char
Assessment/comment:
E1 53 Reliability 100 char
E2 55 Deductions 200 char
E3 57 Conclusions 200 char
Purpose To report essential elements of

intelligence information (1)
Sponsor Comd Sp
2.7 100 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. The INTREP provides timely information regarding

incidents/events that could have an immediate and
significant effect on current or pending operations in
peace, time of tension and hostilities.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 23

LOCATION REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: LOCSTAT 024
As At/DTG:
Locations (GR):
A1 10 Main HQ 10 Char
A2 15 Step-up 10 Char
A3 17 Company/platoon/troop 100 Char
centre points (1)
B 30 Forward Line Of Own Troops 100 Char
(FLOT) (1)
C Rendezvous (RV):
C1 41 By foot 10 Char
C2 45 By vehicle 10 Char
C3 50 By helicopter 10 Char
D 62 Other locations 300 Char
(e.g. OP positions, GW positions,
mortar base plate positions,
specialist sub-units) (2)
Purpose To report details of unit/sub-unit locations.

Sponsor LW1
4.1.10 110 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. A series of 6-figure grid references.

2. Descriptors (usually Callsigns) plus 6-figure grid
references.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 24

LOGISITIC SITUATION REPORT (UNIT)
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: LOGSITUNIT 025
As At/DTG:
A 07 LOGSITUNIT Reference Number 10 char

B Force weapons:
12 Code/stock number (1) (2) 10 char
15 Holdings 4 fig
C Ammunition:
23 Code/stock number (1) (2) (3) 10 char
26 Holdings 5 fig
D Petroleum products:
35 Holdings 10 char
E Rations:
45 Holdings 10 char
F 57 Additional information 500 char
Purpose To advise on changes to holdings of

equipment, ammunition, fuel (POL) and
rations.
Sponsor LW2
6.1.7 116 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary where more than one item is

being reported.
2. Use the appropriate codes from the Land Forces

Reportable Item List (LFRIL).
3. Holdings are to be reported if over 5% used since the

last LOGSITUNIT.
4. Holdings are to be reported if stocks vary over 5%

since the last LOGSITUNIT.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 25

MAP REQUEST
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: MAPREQ 026
As At/DTG:
A 07 Latest time required (DTG) 12 char

B Map details (1)
10 Series 10 char
11 Sheet Number 4 fig
12 Quantity 4 fig
[Repeat as necessary]
C 90 Reason for demand 100 char
D 93 Collection/delivery details 100 char
E 95 Point of contact (POC) details 50 char
Purpose To request map coverage.

Sponsor LW2
6.1.11 121 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary where more than one map

series/sheet number is required.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 26

MATERIAL DEMAND
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: MATDEM 027
As At/DTG:
A 03 Demand Reference Number 10 char

B 10 Item requested: (1) 50 char
- Class of supply
- Code/stock number (2)
- Relevant reference document
- Equipment/materiel name
- Unit of measure (as applicable)
- Quantity required
- Stocks on hand
C 30 Delivery criteria: (1) 50 char
- Coded priority
- Latest target (DTG) for delivery
- Location
- Method of delivery - by whom;
supply or collect
D 50 Impact of non-compliance - if 100 char
supply is not possible by the
latest target date for
delivery/collection (1)
Purpose To demand specific items or materiel.

Sponsor LW2
APP-9 MATDEM DET Revised
6.1.12 122 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary where more than one item is

required.
2. Use the appropriate codes from the Land Forces

Reportable Item List (LFRIL).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 27

MISSILE DEMAND
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: MISDEM 028
As At/DTG:
A 10 Type Of Missile (1) 20 char

11 Quantity 3 fig
B 80 Transport 20 char
C 90 RV 15 char
D 95 Additional Information 100 char
Purpose To demand replacement missiles

Sponsor LW2
6.1.13 130 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary for each type of missile.
2. Select from:
01 Javelin
02 Milan
03 Swingfire
04 TOW
05 Rapier
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 28

NBC 1 (OBSERVER’S INITIAL REPORT) - BIO/CHEM
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: NBC1 (BIO/CHEM) 029
As At/DTG:
00 BIOLOGICAL or CHEMICAL 11 char

A 01 Strike Serial Number 10 char
B 05 Location of observer (GR) (1) 10 char
C 10 Grid Bearing to Attack (mils) (1) 4 fig
D 21 When attack started (DTG) 12 char
E 27 When attack ended (DTG) 12 char
F 35 Location of attack (2) 50 char
G 38 Delivery Means (3) 30 char
H 40 Type of agent and burst (4) 20 char
S 42 Contamination detected (DTG) 12 char
Y 66 Wind - estimated local downwind 30 char
direction and wind speed – state
units (normally mils and km/hr)
ZB 89 Additional Information 100 char
Purpose To provide the observer's initial report

giving basic data on a single NBC attack.
Sponsor LW2h
4.5.5 135 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. This information must be included in the report if
FOXTROT (location of attack) is not given.
2. Use GR, place name, or nicknames as appropriate.
State whether actual, or estimated.
3. Select Delivery Means from:

01 GUNS 05 MISSILES
02 MORTARS 06 AERIAL SPRAY
03 ROCKETS 07 UNKNOWN
04 BOMBS
4. Select Agent and Type of Burst from:

01 P (Persistent) 04 AIR
02 NP (non-persistent) 05 SURFACE
03 UNKNOWN 06 UNKNOWN
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 29

NBC 1 (OBSERVER’S INITIAL REPORT) - NUCLEAR
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: NBC1 (NUC) 030
As At/DTG:
03 NUCLEAR 11 char
B 12 Location of observer (GR) (1) 10 char
C 15 Grid Bearing to Attack (mils) (1) 4 fig
D 19 When attack/event started (DTG) 12 char
G 25 Delivery means 30 char
H 30 Type of burst (3) 20 char
J 32 Flash-to-bang time in seconds 3 fig
L 36 Nuclear burst angular cloud width 20 char
measured at H+5 mins (mils)
M 47 Stabilised cloud-top angle and/or 50 char
cloud-bottom angle (state which)
or cloud-top height and/or cloud-
bottom height (state which)
measured at H+10 minutes (mils,
metres).
S 50 Time of readings (DTG) 12 char
ZB 54 Additional remarks 100 char
Purpose To provide the observer's initial report

giving basic data on a single NBC attack.
Sponsor LW2h
4.5.5 135 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. This information must be included in the report if
FOXTROT (location of attack) is not given.

3. Select type of burst from:

01 AIR
02 SURFACE
03 UNKNOWN
Include an estimate of height where possible.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 30

NBC 3 (IMMEDIATE CONTAMINATION WARNING) –
BIOLOGICAL/CHEMICAL
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: NBC3 (BIO/CHEM) 031
As At/DTG:
00 BIOLOGICAL or CHEMICAL 14 char

D 12 When attack started (DTG) 12 char
E 16 When attack ended (DTG) 12 char
PA 34 Predicted hazard area – usually 50 char
given as location (GR) and
hazard area radius (m)
PB 38 Duration of hazard (in days) for: 6 char
Attack area
Hazard area
Y 40 Wind – estimated downwind 20 char
direction and wind speed – state
units (normally mils and km/hr)
ZA 42 Actual weather conditions: 50 char
Air stability conditions
Surface air temp/unit of measure
Relative humidity
Significant weather phenomena
Cloud cover
ZB 44 Additional information 100 char
Purpose To pass immediate warning of predicted

contamination and hazard areas following an
NBC attack.
Sponsor LW2h
4.5.7 137 No 27/01/99
Notes:
Include an estimate of the height of burst where possible.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 31

NBC 3 (IMMEDIATE CONTAMINATION WARNING) –
NUCLEAR
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: NBC3 (NUC) 032
As At/DTG:
01 NUCLEAR 11 char
D 15 DTG of attack or detonation 12 char
H 23 Type of burst and height (m) (2) 20 char
N 25 Estimated yield (in KT) 6 fig
PA 35 Predicted hazard area – usually 50 char
given as location (GR) and
hazard area radius (m)
DY 37 Left and right radial lines and unit 15 char
of measurement in degrees/mils
(state which)
EZ 39 Fallout prediction parameters: 20 char
Effective wind speed
Downwind distance of Zone 1
Cloud radius
(State units – normally mils and
metres
Purpose To pass immediate warning of predicted

contamination and hazard areas following an
NBC attack.
Sponsor LW2h
4.5.7 137 No 27/01/99
Notes:

2. Select type of burst from:

01 AIR
02 SURFACE
03 UNKNOWN
Include an estimate of height where possible.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 32

NBC 4 (MONITORING AND SURVEY RESULTS)
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: NBC4 033
As At/DTG:
03 BIOLOGICAL or CHEMICAL (1) 14 char

K 23 Crater indicator and width (m), or 20 char
terrain and vegetation description
Q 29 Location of readings 50 char
Location where samples obtained
Details of type of sample
S 37 Time of readings, or when conta- 12 char
mination initially detected (DTG)
10 NUCLEAR (1) 11 char
K 24 Crater (Y/N) and width (m),or 20 char
terrain and vegetation description
Q 32 Location of readings 50 char
Location where samples obtained
Details of type of sample
R 38 Radiation dose rate in cGy/H and 20 char
other details about the sample,
e.g. trend and delay
S 46 When readings were taken (DTG) 12 char
Purpose To report monitoring and survey results

following an NBC attack.
Sponsor LW2h
4.5.8 138 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Use the appropriate section for Biological, Chemical
or Nuclear.

Include an estimate of the height of burst where possible.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 33
OBSTACLE REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: OBSREP 034
As At/DTG:
C 47 Location (GR) (1) 15 char

D Obstacle data:
49 Mines present (YES/NO) 3 char
54 Generic mine type (1) (2) 2 char
55 Obstacle type (1) (3) 2 char
56 Obstacle characteristics (1)(4) 3 char
E Dimensions:
60 Length (m) 4 fig
62 Width (m) 3 fig
63 Depth (m) 2 fig
68 Height (m) 2 fig
F1 70 Entry point (GR) 15 char
F2 72 Exit point (GR) 15 char
G 80 Special remarks 100 char
Purpose To report obstacles.

Sponsor HQ EinC(A)
4.8.10 147 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
2. Select mine type from:
01 P Anti-personnel 02 T Anti-tank
03 PT Mixed 04 U Unknown
3. Select obstacle type from:
01 AB Abatis 10 FL Flooding
02 BE Berm 11 LS Landslide
03 BP Beam post 12 MF Minefield
04 BT Booby traps 13 OT Other (Specified)
05 CR Cratered road 14 TD Anti-tank ditch
06 DG Dry gap 15 UX UXO
07 DM Demolition 16 WO Wired Obstacle
08 DT Dragon teeth 17 WW Waterway
09 FB Falling block
4. Select obstacle characteristics from:
01 BRE Breached 04 MSL Mines surface laid
02 COV Covered by fire 05 MRK Marked
03 IMP Prepared 06 PAS Passable
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 34

OWN LAND FORCES SITUATION REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: OWNSITREP (1) 035
As At/DTG:
C 19 Report as at (DTG) 12 char

Grouping (2)
D1 31 Command relationship (3) 5 char
35 Sub-ordinate unit/attachment 20 char
E 50 Own situation (4) 200 char
F 60 Control/Co-ordination lines (5) 100 char
G 73 Non-ORBAT units (6) 100 char
H 83 Additional information 100 char
Purpose To report own forces situation. (1)

Sponsor LW1
4.1.14 153 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. See also SITREP.

2. Repeat as necessary (up to a maximum of 5).
3. Select from:
01 OPCOM 04 TACON
02 OPCON 05 UCDM
03 TACOM
4. Include own locations (present/planned) as GR and
DTG from/to. Outline recent/current/planned activity.
Summarise personnel status, material status and
readiness. Summarise recent/current opposing forces
activities. Provide additional information as necessary,
especially key concerns.
5. State type of line, followed by series of GRs (use
UTMs to avoid confusion where required).
6. Include brief details of friendly units not under
command but operating within local area.
7. This is a simplified version of the LCH OWNSITREP
format for use at unit level and below only.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 35

PERSONNEL REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: PERSREP 036
As At/DTG:
A 13 Unit/sub-unit identification 20 char

(1) (2)
Personnel data (1) (3)
B1 23 Total War Establishment (WE) 10 fig
B2 26 Total attachments 10 fig
B3 32 Total strength 10 fig
B4 45 Total incapacitated 10 fig
B5 47 Total dead 10 fig
B6 51 Total PW held 10 fig
C 60 Time (1) (4) 12 char
D 72 Personnel assessment (1) (5) 100 char
E 83 Commander's overall 100 char
assessment for the unit/sub-unit
preparing the message.
Purpose To provide commanders and staffs with a

summary of personnel information by
quantities and categories.
Sponsor LW1
1.8 154 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat for each unit/sub-unit being reported.

2. All units/sub-units under command or operational
control are to be included (report totals by parent unit).
3. Give personnel data by category – Officers, Senior
Ranks (SNCOs), Other Ranks (ORs).
4. “As at” DTG for each unit/sub-unit being reported.
5. Provide an assessment of battle-worthiness, shortage
of critical personnel, etc. for each unit/sub-unit being
reported.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 36

PATROL REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: PTLREP 037
As At/DTG:
Patrol designation
A1 03 Callsign or nickname 10 char
A2 05 Parent unit/sub-unit 20 char
D 23 Composition of patrol 200 char
E 25 Task/Mission 200 char
F 27 Departure (DTG) 12 char
G 28 Return (DTG) 12 char
H 30 Route out and in (1) 300 char
Enemy/Opposing Forces:
J1 50 Location (GR) 10 char
J2 52 Time activity observed (DTG) 12 char
J3 52 Strength 10 char
J4 53 Activity/attitude 100 char
J5 54 Weapons and equipment 100 char
J6 55 Disposition 100 char
J7 56 Intentions 100 char
J8 57 Additional observations 100 char
J9 58 Command posts identified 100 char
L 70 Miscellaneous information (2) 400 char
M 75 Results of any encounters 400 char
Condition of patrol
N1 77 Wounded 2 fig
N2 81 Killed in action 2 fig
N3 82 Missing 2 fig
N4 84 Captured 2 fig
O 87 Additional Information 200 char
(Conclusions/recommendations)
Purpose To report patrol activity.

Sponsor LW1
4.10.1 160 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
(1) Include DOP and PUP where applicable. Route
usually described as a series of 6-figure grids. Use UTMs
where necessary to avoid confusion. Entry and exit
locations should always be included where applicable.
(2) Include NBC, water points, HLS, airstrips, civilian
population, routes etc.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 37

ROAD/ROUTE RECONNAISSANCE REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: RDROUTERECCEREP 038
As At/DTG:
A 05 Route details – 100 char

places/GRs/nicknames
B 12 Route recommended - YES/NO 3 char
C 13 Surface description – 8 char
GOOD/BAD/ADEQUATE
D 17 Potential bottle neck(s)/ambush 15 char
position(s) (1)
E 20 Vulnerable Point(s) (VP) (1) 15 char
30 Bridge(s) 15 char
40 Tunnel(s) 15 char
F 52 Harbour area(s) on route (1) 15 char
G 63 Area(s) of air cover - YES/NO 3 char
H 74 Possible diversion route(s) – 3 char
YES/NO
I 77 Traffic Post(s) (TP) (1) 15 char
J 83 Military Load Classification (MLC) 20 char
K 89 Additional remarks, as necessary 200 char
Purpose To report route details, conditions and suitability.

Sponsor QMG(Mov)
6.3.10 168 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Give as a series of Grid References.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 38

REPLENISHMENT DEMAND – COMPANY/SQUADRON
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: REPLENDEMCOY/SQN 039
As At/DTG:
A 07 RV or delivery location (GR) 10 char

B 12 When required (DTG) 12 char
C 15 Types of replenishment required 10 char
D 23 Approach from (GR or direction) 10 char
Standard Load – Fuel: (1)
E1 30 Vehicle load – Type 1 (define) 10 char
E2 31 Vehicle load – Type 2 (define) 10 char
Standard Load – Ammunition: (1)
F1 40 Vehicle load – Type 1 (define) 10 char
F2 41 Vehicle load – Type 2 (define) 10 char
G 52 30 mm ammunition 10 char
H 55 Air bottles by numbers/type 30 char
Gasoline/petrol (litres):
I1 57 Pod 4 fig
I2 59 Cans 4 fig
Diesel (litres)
J1 64 Pod 4 fig
J2 68 Cans 4 fig
K 72 Rations – man days required 4 fig
L 75 NBC Items by type (2) 100 char
M 80 Other requirements (type/qty) 100 char
Purpose To demand company/squadron

replenishment.
Sponsor LW1
No No No 27/01/99
Notes:
2. Select NBC Items from: (normally sent in clear)

01 A Suit 02 B Gloves
03 C Respirator (state size) 04 D Canister
05 E Over-boots
3. Any other items should be sent in clear.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 39

REPLENISHMENT DEMAND - TROOP/PLATOON
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: REPLENDEMTPPL 040
As At/DTG:
A 04 Dieso (litres) 4 fig

B 07 Petrol (litres) 4 fig
C 10 Additional POL by type 50 char
120 mm
D1 13 APDS 3 fig
D2 16 APFSDS 3 fig
D3 17 HE 3 fig
D4 20 HESH 3 fig
D5 23 SMOKE 3 fig
5.56 mm (hundreds) 3 fig
E1 25 Ball 3 fig
E2 27 Tracer
7.62 mm (hundreds)
F1 31 Link 3 fig
F2 32 Ball 3 fig
F3 33 Tracer 3 fig
F4 34 Chain 3 fig
G 45 LAW (each) 2 fig
H 50 51 mm mortar by type (each) 2 fig
I 55 81 mm mortar by type (each) 2 fig
30 mm
J1 60 APDS (each) 3 fig
J2 62 HE (each) 3 fig
K 70 Any other ammo (qty/type 100 char
L 74 Rations (man days) 100 char
M 78 Water (litres) 5 fig
N 80 NBC Stores (qty/type/size) (1) 100 char
Purpose To demand troop/platoon replenishment.

Sponsor LW1
No No Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Select NBC Items from: (normally sent in clear)
01 A Suit 02 B Gloves
03 C Respirator (state size) 04 D Canister
05 E Over-boots
2. Any other items should be sent in clear.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 40

REINFORCEMENT DEMAND (PERSONNEL)
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: RFTDEM(PERS) 041
As At/DTG:
A 05 Packets required (1) 100 char

B 21 Individuals required (2) (3) 500 char
C 25 Rendezvous (RV) (GR) 10 char
37 Date-Time Group (DTG) 12 char
D 44 Additional information 200 char
Purpose Used for submitting demands for reinforcements

of personnel.
Sponsor LW1
1.12 172 No 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Details of packets are:
Artillery 15 men 2 x Officers, 7 x Other Ranks

1 x CPA, 5 x Signallers
Engineers 25 men 1 x Officer, 23 x Combat
Engineers (including 4 x NCOs,
1 x Plant Operator/Mechanic)
Infantry 35 men 1 x Officer, 1 x SNCO
33 x Other Ranks
Others (e.g. 10 men 1 x SNCO/JNCO
Logisticians 9 x Other Ranks
/drivers)
2. Provide details of the individual reinforcements required,

giving the Mobilisation Employment Group (MEG) of each Battle
Casualty Replacement (BCR) by trade/specialisation.
3. Demands are not to include BCR to crew vehicles supplied

through Armoured Delivery Regiments (ADR) or their National
equivalent. Nor must demands include BCR to drive (and in the
case of 'A' vehicles to command) vehicles provisioned through the
supply chain.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 41

SCATTERABLE MINEFIELD REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: SCATMINREP 042
As At/DTG:
Location and nearest feature

D1 41 Geographic place name 15 char
D2 44 Location (GR) (1) 10 char
Report data
E1 47 Time Completed (DTG) 12 char
E2 52 General stopping power (2) 6 char
E3 53 Minefield density (2) 6 char
Minefield composition
F1 55 Mine type (3) 2 char
F2 57 Mine description/designation 10 char
F3 58 Quantity 4 fig
Obstacle effective times
H1 72 Start (DTG) 12 char
H2 76 End (DTG) 12 char
I 80 Additional Information 100 char
Purpose To report a friendly forces scatterable

minefield. Enemy minefields should be
reported using the OBSREP.
Sponsor HQ EinC(A)
4.8.14 182 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Repeat as necessary. Use a series of GRs for a

boundary with UTMs where necessary to avoid confusion.
2. Select from:
01 LOW
02 MEDIUM
03 HIGH
3. Select from:
01 A Area
02 H Anti-helicopter
03 O Off-route
04 P Anti-personnel
05 T Anti-tank
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 42

SCATTERABLE MINEFIELD WARNING
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: SCATMINWARN 043
As At/DTG:
Location
D1 33 Geographic place name 15 char
D2 34 Location (GR) (1) 10 char
Safety zone
E1 36 Zone identifier 1 char
E2 39 Zone size in metres 4 fig
F 42 Laying method (2) 2 char
Mine emplacement
H1 51 Not earlier than (DTG) 12 char
H2 55 Not later than (DTG) 12 char
Obstacle effective times
I1 57 Start (DTG) 12 char
I2 62 End (DTG) 12 char
J 70 Additional information 100 char
Purpose To transmit a warning about a friendly

forces scatterable minefield. Enemy
minefields should be reported using the
OBSREP.
Sponsor HQ EinC(A)
4.8.16 184 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
(1) Repeat as necessary. Include UTMs where required

to avoid confusion.
(2) Select from:
01 AS Artillery scattered
02 GS Ground scattered
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 43

SITUATION REPORT
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: SITREP 044
As At/DTG:
A 10 Time of report (DTG) 12 chars

B 20 Own Forces 100 chars
C 30 Enemy Forces 100 char
D 40 Intentions 100 char
Purpose A simplified version of the OWNSITREP

format for use on voice nets only.
Sponsor LW1
No No Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. See also OWNSITREP. The SITREP is a UK Land

Forces only message which is additional to APP-9. It is a
simple message for immediate use at Battlegroup (Unit)
Level and below on voice nets only.
2. The OWNSITREP format should always be used on

data nets and when exchanging information with allies.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 44

FRIENDLY NUCLEAR STRIKE WARNING
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: STRIKEWARN(NUC) 045
As At/DTG:
AW 07 STRIKEWARN 10 char
Nickname/target number
DW 12 Multiple: DTG strike pulse will 12 char
start, DTG strike (pulse) will end 12 char
15 Single: DTG of strike, DTG after
which strike will be cancelled
F1 18 Multiple: GR of MSD 1 box 18 char
20 Single: MSD 1 (in 100s of m)
followed by GR of GZ or DGZ
followed by GR of GZ or DGZ (4)
followed by GR of GZ or DGZ (4)
HW 45 Number of surface/sub-surface 6 char
blasts
IW 55 Number of bursts in a multiple 3 fig
strike
Purpose To provide friendly forces with the

necessary information needed to take
safety precautions against a friendly
nuclear burst.
Sponsor LW2h
4.5.4 189 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. MSD = minimum safe distance
GZ = Ground Zero
DGZ = Desired Ground Zero
2. All DTGs must be given as ZULU timings.
3. If F1 is used, F2 must be completed. If F2 is used,
F3 must be completed.
4. Only required if not included in F1/F2.
5. All STRIKEWARN(NUC) messages are to be
acknowledged.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 45

WEAPON CONTROL ORDER
To:
From: Report
No:
Title: WCO 046
As At/DTG:
A 05 Effective period: 12 char

07 START and END (DTGs) 12 char
B 12 WCS (1) (2) 1 fig
C 20 Affected units/sub-units (2) 15 char
(normally by callsign)
D 30 Airspace control measures to be 200 char
implemented (2) (3)
E 40 Affected area (2) (4) 15 char
F 62 Affected sector/arc(s) (2) (5) 20 char
G 65 Friendly aircraft information: 200 char
Numbers
Type(s)
Flight path(s)
IFF details (if appropriate)
ID details
H 83 Additional information (100 Chars)
Purpose To order air defence weapon control

status (WCS) over a specific area(s) for a
given period of time.
Sponsor HQ DRA
4.7.9 196 Yes 27/01/99
Notes:
1. Select WCS from:
01 WEAPONS FREE 03 HOLDFIRE
02 WEAPONS TIGHT 04 UNLIMITED
2. Serials BRAVO through FOXTROT should be repeated for
each different WCS in force during the period specified at ALPHA.
3. Select control measure from:
01 AR 08 WFZ
02 TC 09 HIDACZ
03 TL 10 ACL
04 LLTR 11 ACHR
05 SC 12 IFFON
06 BDZ 13 IFFOFF
07 ROZ 14 RBFA
4. Single locations are assumed to cover a 6km radius.
5. Arcs will vary where different WCO apply.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 4 - R2 - 46

AIDE MEMOIRES
ADMINISTRATIVE CHECK LIST
Item Action
Personnel
Composition Update orbat card
Total strength
Weapons and Record weapon distribution and
Bayonets serial numbers. Check
serviceability and cleanliness
(including magazines).
Ammunition Update ammo cards. Liaise with
CSM. Check distribution and re-
distribute if necessary.
Radios Check and record radio serial
numbers and ancillaries. Check
batteries (including sufficient
charged spares) and record
distributions. Remote Handsets.
Check BATCO and wallets.
Radio check if required.
Equipment Check serviceability, proper fitting
and security of webbing. Check
contents against personal dress
and equipment list. Check
webbing is properly labelled.
CWS Record serial numbers and
distribution. Check working and
spare batteries are available.
Rations Physical check of all rations and
Water bottles water bottles.
Compasses Physical check. Record serial
Binoculars numbers and distribution.
Wire cutters Check and record distribution
Wiring gloves
Stretchers
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-1-1

BRIEFINGS (GROUND AND TACTICAL)
1. Preparation. If at all possible see the product of IPB

before preparing the briefing. Mark map accordingly.
Select reference points off the ground which are relevant
to the details to be given in the brief.
2. Ground Brief. Give GR of briefing location, direction

of Grid North and direction you are facing. Point out
reference points (including GR and approximate range
and, if necessary, magnetic bearing) and tactically
significant terrain features (e.g. going, cover, obstacles,
key terrain); indicate from left to right, near, middle then
far. Always brief off the ground, not the map. Conclude
by bringing the ground to life tactically with a broad
operational description employing the reference points and
terrain features previously indicated. The following should
be covered:
a. Offensive Operations
(1) Enemy. Describe left to right from your

viewpoint. Include likely intentions, known
positions and obstacles.
(2) Own Forces. Brief logically, following the

flow of the operation: FUPs, LD, axes,
boundaries, bounds and report lines and
objectives. Positions of other friendly forces in
area, especially on flanks.
b. Defensive Operations. Always try to brief from

the enemy’s view of your position.
(1) Enemy. Likely intentions, current

locations, likely FUPs, axes to, through and
beyond own positions.
(2) Own Forces. Boundaries, obstacle plan,

killing areas, direct and indirect fire plans, STAP
and IPB details (NAI, TAI and DPs).
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 5-2-1

3. Tactical Briefs. A tactical brief can be given either
in a command post or on the ground. The brief should
cover the following points:
a. Orientation. If given on the ground, start with

the first part of the Ground Brief. If off a map, give the
GR of your current location. Describe unit layout
including boundaries and flanking units.
b. Tactical Situation. Give a short summary of

the tactical situation, including your mission and
concept of ops. Then use the operational description
from the ground brief, adding extra details as
necessary.
c. Summary. Conclude with a summary of how

you see the operation going and describing any
problems which you think may affect mission
success.
Issue 3.1: Feb 99 5-2-2

COMMUNICATIONS
DEFENSIVE ELECTRONIC WARFARE
GENERAL
Site to evade intercept
Siting
Screen antennae
Use minimum power
Minimum Use minimum antenna
Power Use dummy antenna or “0” power
setting when tuning
Consider alternative means
Short
Speak only when necessary
Transmissions
Think before speaking
Use only official codes/procedures
Procedures
Use correct frequency changing drills
DEFENCE AGAINST JAMMING
Security Do not let enemy know you suspect
Recognition Learn to recognise
Internal or external interference.
Check not on permanent send.
Disconnect antenna – external
interference will disappear.
Checks
Reconnect antenna. Re-check
equipment,
especially leads and connections.
Check other local installations.
Re-site antenna to screen from the
Working jammer. Try to relay through another
through callsign. Use difficult working
procedure. Increase power.
Change to alternate frequency, no
radio checks. Continue to use
Frequency
difficult working procedure. Reduce
Change
power. Report jamming by secure
means (use JAMREP).
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-3-1

DEFENCE AGAINST DECEPTION
Be alert for enemy trying to get you
to answer (especially during radio
silence). Watch for pre-recorded
friendly transmissions being played
Vigilance
back to cause confusion. Note
irregular procedures, unfamiliar
speech and unexpected transmission
of doubtful origin.
Challenge whenever intrusion is
Authentication
suspected.
Reporting Report the deception using JAMREP.
ACTION ON LOST COMMUNICATIONS
1. Ensure the set is still working/transmitting.

2. Check the coaxial connection to the antenna.
3. Confirm the current EMCON state from the CEI.
4. Check if any other station in your immediate area still
has communications.
5. Ensure the correct CEI is being used by checking
serial number and date.
6. Confirm the time and frequency. Physically check it
against the set.
7. Call another station.
8. Call another station using an alternate method
(alternative net or line).
9. Instruct someone close by to call another station.
10. Go to the lost comms chart on the CEI and try calling
the CP/HQ on alternate frequencies.
11. If communications cannot be re-established, you must
send someone to find the other stations.
12. Under normal circumstances, a sub-unit would be
required to automatically despatch an LO to the command
station.
13. Assuming Command. If, when in contact with the
enemy, or following and air/artillery attack nothing has
been heard from the control station/HQ for more than 10
minutes, the next senior callsign (or as detailed in Orders)
must assume command. Check first that the control
station is not simply applying the correct CSCM.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-3-2

COUNTER-SURVEILLANCE CONTROL MEASURES
Measures Radio Non Comms White Light Fire Control Vehicle Noise/Heat/
Eqpt Illum Lights Mov Sources
Prefix ‘A’ ‘B’ ‘C’ ‘D’ ‘E’ ‘F’
1 SILENCE Total silence. No white light to No firing without No lights of any Total silence. No
IMPOSED No emissions, be used. permission of sort, incl IR (1) running of
No even for testing. Surveillance by imposing engines. No heat
transmissions. Passive means commander sources. No mov
All radios on only of vehs and min
listening watch mov of pers
2 Radio silence Min essential Use of white light Firing only in self- Convoy lights Minimum
may be lifted if testing only. for emergency defence by only. No IR (2) essential running
the operational Silence may be engagements but personnel/units of
situation justifies broken for Measure 1 must under enemy engines /gene-
it, but revert to specific be re-imposed direct fire. Other rators. Minimum
radio silence as engagements but afterwards fire only on use of heat
soon as possible must be re- authority of the sources and
imposed imposing movement of
immediately commander. personnel/
afterwards. vehicles (1)(2)
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-4-1
Lasers may be
used.
3 SILENCE As for Measure 2 Normal use All weapons Side and convoy Normal use of
LIFTED until First subject to normal lights. engines/generato
Normal radio Engagement, fire control IR only if rs, heat sources
traffic after which specified and movement of
silence is lifted vehicles/
for that weapon personnel
or equipment.
Notes Commanders 1. Brake lights 1. Usually
must specify if disconnected ordered at unit
trip flares are to 2. For road level.
be set moves see 2. Air bottle
AUSOPs charging for TI
must be
considered.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-4-2

DEFENSIVE POSITION CHECK LIST
Knows:
Platoon commander’s intent
Platoon mission
Enemy – timings, likely tactics
Section’s tasks and location
Neighbouring trenches
Location of Tp/Pl HQ
Movement corridors
Obstacle/tripflare/Claymore
The
locations
Soldier
Orders for opening fire/raising
alarm
Weapon arcs
NBC state
Can explain ground from range
card
Password
Is fed, alert, rested and clean
Morale/creature comforts
Manning
Camouflage
State of repair
Arc markers for night use
Trenches
Range cards properly made out and to
hand
Equipment properly stowed
Radios protected
Clean, correctly oiled for conditions
and on stands.
Loaded and sights set correctly (incl
Personal
CWS)
Weapons
Gas regulator correctly fitted
Ammo to hand in clean magazines
Grenades primed and correctly stored
Properly stowed/serviceable/clean
Personal
To hand
Equipment
Secure
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-5-1

Comms cord
Tug signals understood
Track plan/movement corridors
Comms Correct CSCM state
Radios on frequency
Orders for breaking/lifting radio silence
Spare charged batteries available
Sentries See Sentry Orders (2-4-1)
Lain on FPF
Range cards properly made out and to
hand
Targets registered and reading
GPMG (SF)
checked
Orders for opening fire known
Priority of targets
Primary and secondary arcs
Orders for opening fire known
MILAN Engagement priorities
Battle card
Range card
Priority of targets
Obscuration free zones
51 mm
Orders for opening fire
Cleanliness
Storage of bombs
State of weapon system (extended or
94 mm closed).
Orders for opening fire
Location
Claymores
Orders for initiating
Location
Initiation method/orders
Tripflares
CSCM
Actions on initiation
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-5-2

EMERGENCY ALARMS AND SIGNALS
Air and NBC

Warning Air Attack NBC Agents
Clear
Visual Red Black
Alarm Remove/
Colour and change
Shape NBC Wng Rkt (3) visual
Visual Crossing Arms Mask Up signals
Signal Above Head
Audible Voice, e.g. “Air Voice Voice
Alarm Red!” “Gas, Gas, Gas!”
(4) (5) Vehicle horn Bang metal on metal. Horn blast
Whistle blasts NAIAD alarm for 1 min.
(3 sec on, 1 sec Short horn/ whistle
off) blasts
(1 sec on, 1 sec off)
NATO Warbling siren for Interrupted warbling Steady Siren
(Civ Def) 1 min siren for 1 min
UK Warbling siren for 3 rkts or 3 gongs/ Steady siren
Mainland 1 min (12 secs on whistle blasts (3 sec for 1 min.
only – 12 secs off) intervals)
Notes:
1. Alarms for ground attack are to be in accordance with

the local tactical situation.
2.ý Air raid warning (ARW) states are:
a. Red: Attack is imminent.
b. Yellow: Attack probable.
c. White: Attack unlikely.
3. Yellow/Red/Yellow rocket with whistle, but not used

on the UK mainland. Do not confuse with whistle for
stand-to. There is no NATO agreement on signals for
stand-to. If whistle or horn signal is necessary, use
continuous blast.
4. Use visual signals if possible.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-6-1

INTERNATIONAL GROUND/AIR EMERGENCY CODES
1 Require Assistance
2 Require Medical Assistance
3 No, or Negative
4 Yes, or Affirmative
5 Proceeding in this Direction
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-6-2

HELICOPTER MARSHALLING AND HLS LAYOUT
DIMENSIONS
1. An HLS will normally be established by specially

trained personnel; this aide memoire is for operational and
emergency use by others.
2. If no liaison is possible with the helicopter unit and the

aircraft type is therefore not known, the Chinook
dimensions are to be used.
3. Key to type of surface and zone diameters:
Hard Surface
B
Clear to ground
C level
Free of obstruction
over 0.6 metre
4. Diameter of Zones (metres):
Helicopter A B C
Gazelle
Lynx 6 14 25
Wessex/Puma
Sea King 15 35 50
Chinook 15 60 100
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-7-1

5. Supported Weights. As a guideline, the hard centre
at Zone A should be capable of supporting the following
where the helicopter is required to land:
a. Gazelle/Lynx – Laden 3/4t vehicle.
b. Wessex/Puma or Sea King – Laden 4t vehicle.
c. Chinook – Laden 8t vehicle.
6. Ground. The ground should be level; if not, the

slope should be uniform. Remove all solid, inflammable
and loose material. No tree stumps, potholes or sharp
items.
7. Approach/Exit Paths. Paths should be obstruction

free, into wind and minimum of 50m wide. Maximum
obstruction paths are as follows:
a. By Day – 6{ (110 mils) measured from the edge

of the cleared ground out to 500m.
2o
11m
b. By Night – 2{ (35 mils) measured from the edge

of cleared ground out to 3000m.
2o
11m
8. Marking. Marking should be kept to a minimum, be

firmly secured and give an indication of wind direction. It
is essential that the crew are briefed on the system used,
particularly at night.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-7-2

9. HLS Layout by Day. One or more of the following
methods should be used:
a. Fluorescent Panels pegged to the ground.
b. Marshaller standing with back to wind and arms

raised.
c. Coloured Smoke placed on downwind side of

HLP and released on request; colour should be pre-
briefed and confirmed by crew.
d. Letter H.
e. Flash cards, mirrors or flashing lights (e.g.

Firefly).
10. HLS Layout by Night
a. Firefly or cylumes.
b. NATO ‘T’ (Standard Method):

Wind Direction
’T’ Light
10 m 10 m
10 m
Helicopter
10 m Approach
Load Point
5m 5m
Touchdown
Point
Notes:
(1) Use white or green lights, avoid blue. Use red to

mark obstructions.
(2) Personnel must approach the helicopter from the 2

o’clock direction.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-7-3

c. Crossed Vehicle Headlights (Emergency only):
Wind Direction
HLS
100m
(Paces)
35 m
35 m
(Paces)
Approach Path
Notes:
(1) Use low profile vehicles only (e.g. LR 3/4t).
(2) Use main beams and tail lights with engines

running; in poor weather use 4-way flashers as well.
(3) Leave lights on while the helicopter is on the

ground and for 2 mins after departure (unless
instructed otherwise by the crew).
(4) No personnel are to be between the vehicles or

anywhere along the approach path.
(5) Personnel are to approach Chinooks from the 6

o’clock direction; all other helicopters from the 2
o’clock direction.
(6) Before entering a helicopter rotor disc area by

day or night, positive clearance must be given by the
crew.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-7-4

HELICOPTER MARSHALLING SIGNALS
1. THIS WAY 7. MOVE TO PORT 13. LOAD HAS NOT

RELEASED
2. PROCEED TO 8. HOVER 14. CUT ENGINES

NEXT MARSHALLER
3. WAVE OFF 9. MOVE UPWARDS 15. AFFIRMATIVE
4. MOVE AHEAD 10. MOVE 16. NEGATIVE

DOWNWARDS
5. MOVE BACK 11. LAND 17. PERSONNEL

APPROACH AIRCRAFT
18. READY TO TAKE

OFF or AFFIRMATIVE
6. MOVE TO 12. RELEASE LOAD FROM PILOT OR
STARBOARD CREWMAN
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-7-5

NBC DEFENCE
DEFENCE MEASURES
1. Pre-Attack (Threat level MEDIUM and HIGH)
N B C Measure
★ ★ ★ Rehearse NBCD Plan
General
★ Tie down/dig in/secure equipment, stores
and loose articles.
Detection and Warning
★ Modifications to Chemical Safety Rule
★ Deploy chemical sentries
★ Deploy detector papers, CAM, NAIAD and
RVD.
★ Deploy nuclear observers on formation
★ orders
★ ★ Deploy PDRM and dosimeters
★ ★ Obey audio/visual alarms and signals
Conduct monitoring and recce as necessary
Individual Protection
Make risk assessment and set NBC dress
★ ★ ★
state (within delegated authority) for
working, resting and drivers.
Decide work/rest routines
★ ★ ★ Consider requirements for NBC
★ ★ ★ consumables
Colpro
★ ★ ★ Shut doors, hatches and windows
★ ★ ★ Check/operate AFV colpro/unhardend colpro
★ Select and prepare nuclear shelters
★ Review protection factors of shelters
Contamination Control
★ ★ ★ Set priorities for CARM
★ ★ ★ Check availability/serviceability of
decontamination equipment and water.
Medical
★ Take NAPS (every 8 hrs when ordered)
★ ★ Reinforce hygiene discipline
Admin
★ ★ ★ Organise repair, resupply and availability of
★ ★ ★ NBC equipment.
★ Provide additional water
Provide additional shelter equipment
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-8-1

2. Attack
N B C Measure
★ ★ ★ Carry out IA Drill
★ ★ Carry out ID Drill
Alarms
★ ★ ★ Sound/react to audio/visual alarms and
signals
Medical
★ ★ ★ Carry out First Aid
3. Post Attack
N B C Measure
General
★ ★ ★ Review estimate, chemical overlay
★ Organise damage control, essential repairs,
extinguish fires
Detection, Monitoring and Warning
★ ★ ★ Send NBC Reports
★ ★ ★ Conduct monitoring
★ ★ Conduct recce and survey as required
★ ★ ★ Review NBC dress category
★ ★ Change NBC suit/canister if necessary
Colpro
★ ★ ★ Check filtration systems are on
★ ★ ★ Monitor toxic free area
★ ★ ★ Implement entry/exit procedure in
accordance with external hazard
★ Check protection factor of shelters
Contamination Control
★ ★ ★ Essential movement only/limit spread
★ ★ ★ Establish contamination control points
★ ★ ★ Conduct op or thorough decontamination (1)
★ ★ Mark hazards if ordered
★ Check dirty routes/decontamination sites
Medical
★ ★ ★ Continue 1st Aid/CASEVAC
Radiation Exposure
★ Determine RES of group
★ Set control doses for tasks
Admin
★ ★ ★ Organise replen of consumables (especially
IPE and decontamination stores) (1)
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-8-2

Notes:
(1) Decontamination Equipment/Stores:
a. DAP 2 (stirrup pump)

- use with CAD/water mix
b. Alternative Decontaminants (Solvents):
(1) Diesel, kerosene or petrol
(2) Water and detergent
All effluents/waste products will be contaminated.
c. Improvised equipment. Wash downs, car

washes, steam cleaners, fire engines etc.
4. Minimising effects of NBC attacks:
Decontaminate ASP
Move to a clean area
Reduce work rates (more manpower/time for tasks)
Reduce IPE protection levels once safe to do so
Instigate work/rest routines
Use collective protection where available
5. Priorities for Chemical Decontamination:
Different surfaces absorb at different rates.

Decontaminate in following order:
Stressed laminates (e.g. aircraft canopies)

Rubber
Painted surfaces
Bare metal
Glass
Canvas and cam nets cannot be effectively

decontaminated other than be weathering. Strip off
affected canvas and CAM nets (unless given orders
to the contrary). These should be bagged and/or
wrapped, clearly labelled and retained for possible
future cleaning.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-8-3

NBC DRESS STATES
State Meaning Notes

ZERO No NBC IPE worn 1,3
ONE Wear NBC suit (hood down) 1,4
Wear NBC suit (hood down) and
TWO 1,4
over-boots
Wear NBC suit (hood up)
THREE 1,4
over-boots and gloves
ROMEO Wear respirator 1,2,3
Notes:
(1) At Dress State ZERO, all NBC IPE not worn is to be

carried or immediately available.
(2) ROMEO is superimposed on States ONE to THREE

as required (see also Note 3).
(3) State ZERO ROMEO can be a temporary reaction

state to an unwarned hazard, or ordered when the risk
assessment indicates that a non-persistent nerve agent or
biological attack is the most likely hazard. Troops routinely
under cover such as in AFVs may also adopt this measure.
(4) Normal wear is that all zips and fastenings are

secured. Commanders may authorise the smock to be left
undone, or jackets to be taken off in high
temperatures/work rates.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-8-4

CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SAFETY RULE (CBSR)
EXPERIENCE Bombardment of any kind

SIGHT Hostile or unknown low flying
aircraft
SEE Suspicious:
Mist
Smoke
Droplets
Splashes
SMELL Anything unusual
IF YOU
NOTICE Symptoms in yourself or in
others:
Dimness of vision
Irritation of the eyes
Sudden headaches
Tightness of the chest
Running nose
Intense salivation
HEAR The Alarm
ASSUME It is a Chemical Attack
The Chemical IA Drill
CARRY
Sound the Alarm
OUT
Inform HQ as necessary
Notes:
(1) If all of the above are enforced rigidly, it may prove

disruptive to operations. For example, personnel become
degraded and unmasking drills are likely to take
considerable time.
(2) The rule may be applied in full, in part, or not at all.

Modifications will be directed by formation and/or BG
HQ.
(3) Decisions on the application of the rule should be

based on the estimate and chemical IPB overlay
(especially anticipated delivery means), the tactical
situation, the availability of detectors and alarms, and the
task in hand.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-8-5

UNMASKING DRILLS
The deliberate method should normally be used, but units

equipped with CAM may use the hasty method if
operationally essential, and an unknown agent attack is not
suspected. The hasty method may also be used when
under attack by an unmasked enemy, or reacting to the
CBSR when no detectors alarm.
a. Deliberate Method
Step 1 Detector paper test. Expose and dab surfaces with

fresh detector paper. Is liquid agent present?
YES – Wait 30 min, repeat step 1
NO – Go to Step 2
Step 2 RVD test. Is agent vapour present? (15 min test)
YES – Wait 30 min, go back to Step 2
NO – Go to Step 3.
Step 3 2 man sniff test. Agent symptoms?
YES – MASK UP, wait 30 min, go back to Step 2.
Monitor symptoms, take the appropriate action.
NO – Inform commander. Go to Step 4.
Step 4 Same 2 men unmask for 5 min. Agent symptoms?
NO – Inform commander, commander orders ‘GAS
CLEAR’, individual sniff tests.
Step 5 Individual sniff tests. Agent symptoms?
NO – Unmask.
b. Hasty Method
Step 1 Are you under attack by unmasked enemy, or reacting

to CBSR and no detectors alarm?
YES – Go to Step 5.
Step 2 Check detector paper. Is liquid agent present?
YES – Wait 5 min, expose and dab surface with fresh
detector paper. Repeat Step 2.
Step 3 Is CAM less than 5 bars (H and G modes) and is risk
worth the gain? (1).
YES – Go to Step 4.
NO – Remain masked.
Step 4 2 man sniff test. If no symptoms then the same 2 men
unmask for 5 min. Agent symptoms?
YES – MASK UP. Remain masked.
NO – Inform commander. Go to step 5.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 5-8-6

Step 5 Comd orders ‘Hasty Unmask’, troops unmask,
continuous monitoring with CAM (H and G modes).
Does CAM exceed 4 bars?
YES – MASK UP. Inform comd.
Step 6 After tps have been unmasked for 30 min is CAM less
than 2 bars (H and G modes)?
YES – Remain unmasked.
NO – MASK UP. Do not unmask again within 24 hrs
unless hazard clears (1).
Notes:
(1) See CAM Safe Exposure Guide (below).
CAM SAFE EXPOSURE GUIDE
‘H’ MODE ‘G’ MODE

UNMASKING
UNMASKING
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
SAFE SKIN
SAFE SKIN
BAR
SAFE
SAFE
READING
3 hrs in 1 hr in 1 hr in
1 I
If there is no liquid
may be removed
24 hrs 24 hrs 24 hrs

complete a task
hazard, gloves
2 II 10 mins in
1 hr in UP TO
3 III 24 hrs
24 hrs 10 mins
to
4 IIII
5 IIIII
10 mins in DO NOT DO NOT
6 IIIIII
24 hrs UNMASK UNMASK
7 IIIIIII
8 IIIIIIII DO NOT UNMASK OR REMOVE IPE
Notes:
(1) CAM monitors Nerve (G and V) and Mustard (H)

agent vapours. It will only respond to V agents at
temperatures above +5oC.
(2) Use detector paper on suspicious liquids.
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(3) When using Safe Exposure Time Guide:
a. DO NOT unmask or remove IPE without the

local commander’s approval.
b. Always take the highest reading when the bar

display is fluctuating.
c. DO NOT unmask or remove IPE if the bar

display is increasing.
d. Take frequent readings when tps are unmasked.
e. Exposure times within each 24 hr cycle can be

continuous or broken down into smaller periods
providing the maximum exposure time is not
exceeded.
f. After the total exposure time in a 24 hr period

has been reached, wait 24 hrs before further
unmasking or exposure if the hazard persists.
g. Note that the Safe Exposure Time Guide applies

to all locations.
(4) If a 1 bar reading does not clear the display in 15

minutes, check background with RVD. If RVD shows
clear, carry out the deliberate unmasking drill.
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CHEMICAL AGENT IDENTIFICATION CHART
UNKNOWN
CHOKING
BLISTER
BLOOD
AGENT
NERVE
HL/HD
TYPE
HCN
CG
(1)
G
NAIAD ★ ★ ★
CAM ★ ★
One Colour
Blue
Blue
Blue
Detector
paper
Three Colour
Amber
Green
Red
Detector
paper
Yellow and Brown
Yellow Brown and

other colours
Mauve
Blue
RVD
Note:
(1) This includes GB, GD and Thickened GD (TDG).
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CONTAMINATION MARKING
Primary Inscription Information

Danger
Colour (Colour) On Sign
Dose Rate
Radiological ‘ATOM’
White DTG of reading
Contamination (black)
DTG of detonation
Biological ‘BIO’ Name of agent

Blue
Contamination (red) DTG of detonation
Chemical ‘GAS’ Name of agent

Yellow
Contamination (red) DTG of detonation
Chemical Mine Red with

‘GAS’ Name of agent
Fields Yellow
(yellow) DTG of detection
(or barrier) Stripe
Notes:
(1) Size and shape of signs:
28 cm
GAS
20 cm 20 cm
(2) Place signs where they can be seen with front side
facing away from the contamination.
(3) Place at least one sign on stores and pallets.
(4) Make signs obvious at night if the tactical situation

permits.
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SENTRY PROCEDURES AND CHALLENGING
Action by Person or
Ser Action by Sentry
Group Challenged
1 Alerts his immediate
commander of the
approach of a person/
group and covers
movement with his
weapon.
2 Waits until the person/
group approaching is
within audible range,
but not so close that
the position can be Halts, raises hands.
rushed, and then
orders him/them to
stop with the
command
‘HALT - HANDS UP’
3 Orders by voice or Person or group
sign for one person to leader advances
approach – towards the sentry
‘ADVANCE ONE’ position.
4 Allows the unknown
person to approach
close enough for
visual recognition, or
to give the challenge Halts.
in a quiet voice, and
then orders him to
stop –
‘HALT’
5 Gives the challenge
quietly , e.g.
‘BRAVO BRAVO1 ’ -
if he does not
Gives the reply, e.g.
recognise the person.
‘ECHO ECHO1 ’.
Only repeat if
circumstances
warrant, e.g. windy
night.
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6 Calls the remainder of Second unknown
the group forward, person, or the
either as individuals: remainder of the
‘ADVANCE ONE’ group, advance to be
or altogether: recognised by the
‘ADVANCE’ sentry, assisted by the
- as the situation or his group leader who
orders dictate. stays with the sentry
until all have passed.
Note:
1. STANAG 2129 directs that two or more letters of the

NATO phonetic alphabet must be used for challenge and
reply. For the sake of clarity, both challenge and reply
should be given twice. Unless otherwise directed, both
challenge and reply should consist of a single repeated
letter.
2. Passwords are changed every 24 hours at 1200

hours ZULU (GMT) daily.
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STATES OF READINESS
Readiness State/
Preparedness
NTM
Crews mounted, engines running,
Immediate radios on, weapons made safe,
sentries in
Equipment loaded, engines off,
5 minutes no camouflage but concealed,
commanders ready for orders,
sentries out
Equipment loaded, camouflage
15 minutes up, troops resting, sentries out
30 minutes (1)
1 hour ((1)
Not to be employed on any tasks
without the authority of superior
2 hours HQ, not to leave base location.
Maintenance and rest can be
completed.
Allows recce and confirmation of
task prior to main body move,
elements (e.g. R Group) likely to
6 hours be at reduced NTM, troops may
be deployed in local area, troops
may be re-tasked
Notes:
(1) If different states of readiness are adopted, the

preparedness required must be stated unless previously
established in SOIs/SOPs. The 30 minutes and 1 hour
NTM states shown here for example have a specific
meaning and utility for aviation, airmobility and air
manoeuvre units and formations.
(2) Changes to NTM must only be made within the

existing notice (e.g. a unit on 2 hours NTM can only be
reduced to 15 minutes NTM 1 hr 45 minutes hence).
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TARGET INDICATION
ARTILLERY/MORTARS
1. SEQUENCE:
Action Radio Message Notes

Wng O ‘Fire Mission’
Where it is ‘Grid 152769’ Or DF target
number (e.g.
UL 1012)
Direction ‘Direction 2M WFB’ Direction should
normally be
encoded.
Observer will
assume it is a
grid bearing in
mils.
What it is ‘6 vehicles at defile, Comprehensive
attitude 1245, linear description is
100, static’ needed
including: Type
and size of
target,
attitude in mils,
linear in metres,
what it is doing.
What is to ‘Neutralise for 3 Missions will be
be done with minutes, ASP’ to neutralise,
it, for how blind (smoke) or
long and illuminate.
when
2. RADIO PROCEDURE. All fire orders are repeated

back in full. Terms used are as follows:
TERM NOTES
‘Identified’ FOO/MFC can see the target.
‘Not identified, send FOO/MFC cannot see target;
corrections’ originator must control
adjustment.
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‘On target’ Adjusting rounds have hit
target. FOO/MFC takes
control and fires the FFE.
‘Repeat’ Fire the same type and amount
of ammo at the same target
data.
‘At my command’ Fire on my order. FOO/MFC
‘Ready 29’ will report to observer when
ready to fire and include time
of flight in seconds.
‘Shot’ Guns/mortars have fired.
‘Check firing’ Stop firing but not loading.
Guns/mortars will not fire again
until ‘Cancel check firing’ is
given.
‘Rounds complete’ All rounds ordered at FFE
have been fired.
‘Record as target’ Store target for reference/
future use. A target number
and grid will be given.
‘End of mission’ Mission successful;
guns/mortars are no longer
required.
3. CORRECTIONS.
a. Sequence. Correct for line, then bracket for

range.
b. Line. Adjust rounds left and right of target. One

mil at 1000m subtends one metre. Order correction
to nearest 50m, for example:
Error measured as 70 mils

Distance to target 3 kms.
3 x 70 = 210m
Order ‘Left (or ‘Right’) 200’
c. Range. Bracket target with rounds plus and

then minus (or vice versa) by ordering ‘Add (or ‘Drop’)
... m’. Be bold, do not creep towards target from one
direction. Typical corrections: ‘Add 800; Drop 400;
Add 200; Drop 100; Add 50, On target’.
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INFANTRY/TANKS
4. METHODS OF INDICATION:
Infantry Tank
a. Reference Point
‘Hullo..., this is...,target -

over’ ‘..., - Send - over’
‘..., - Lone tree - go right 4

o’clock - 400 (range) - MG
in hedgerow - destroy - ‘..., - Roger - out’
over’
b. Gun Barrel

‘..., - Gun barrel - quarter

right - 800 (range) - house
with red roof - identify - ‘..., - Identified - over’
over’
‘..., - From house right 4

o’clock, HMG team in ‘..., - Roger - out’
scrub - neutralise and
check fire on my order’
c. Burst for Reference

‘..., - Gun barrel - quarter

left - 600 (range) - fire
burst for reference - over’ ‘..., - Roger - wait out’
‘..., - Shot out’

‘..., - From last burst, right
100 - drop 50 along line of
hedge – enemy in trees -
neutralise – am attacking ‘..., - Roger - out’
left flanking – over’
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SPECIAL TO ARM INSERT
This Section is for the Special to Arm Insert which will be

distributed separately from this document. It should be
supplied in two Parts:
Part 1 Immediate Use

Part 2 Reference Use
Special to Arm Inserts are due to be re-issued in early to

mid 98. Part 1 of the Special to Arm Insert will replace this
page when issued.
The current Special to Arm Insert from your old copy of

TAM should be inserted into Section 6 of Part 2 of the TAM
(unless otherwise instructed at unit level).
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 6-1

ITEMS FROM TAM PART 2
TAM Part 1 will normally be carried on the person, Part 2 in

the Bergen or vehicle. The size of TAM Part 1 has
therefore been kept to an absolute minimum. It may be
necessary to transfer sections from Part 2 to Part 1 of TAM
on a temporary basis, e.g. specific Tac Notes or Aide
Memoires.
Any sections transferred from Part 2 to Part 1 should be

placed here in page order and returned to Part 2 when no
longer required.
Issue 3.0: Jan 98 7-1

NOTES
This Section is designed to hold your notes.
Standard filofax paper may be inserted as replacement

pages (available in both standard and waterproof types).
Replacement pages should be demanded as stationery

through your unit.
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1.ý This document is the January 1998 Issue of the

2.ý The Aim of the Tactical Aide Memoire (TAM) is to

STRUCTURE AND USE

3. This issue of TAM is initially structured in 2 Parts:

a.ý Part 1 – Immediate Use.

b.ý Part 2 – Reference Use.

4. Part 1 consists of the minimum essential information

5. AUSOPs will be re-issued towards the end of 1998 as

REPORTS AND RETURNS

6. The included Reports and Returns have been

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Units requiring amendments to their scales should apply in

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Sect Subject Page

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STAGE 2 - Time Analysis (See 1-1-1)

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a.ý Task organisation.

b. Ground - enemy vital ground, objectives, axes,

Enemy Forces Friendly Forces

3. MISSION. Extracted from the Execution paragraph

b.ý Concept of Ops. Commander’s intent.

c.ý Missions. Give to subordinates in turn.

d.ý Coordinating Instructions. FUP, route to

e.ý Summary. If needed.

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4.ý COMMAND AND SIGNAL. Location of HQs, CEI

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Be brief - dig first - elaborate later

b. Ground – own vital ground, key terrain, locations,

En Forces Friendly Forces

3. MISSION. Extracted from the Execution paragraph

a. Concept of Ops. Commander’s intent.

b. Missions. Given to subordinates in turn. Give

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5. SERVICE SUPPORT. SOP variations, CSups,

6. COMMAND AND SIGNAL. HQs, comms, codes,

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1. PRELIMINARIES. Seating, security of O Group, task

2. SITUATION. Enemy forces, friendly forces.

4. EXECUTION. (See patrol tactical check notes for

a. Concept of Ops. Patrol commander’s intent.

b. Preliminary Moves. Method of move, load

c. Route Out. Navigation legs (use route

FRV Recce Group Remainder

e. Initial Action on the Objective

(1) Close Recce (all patrols)

Cover Group Recce Group FRV Group