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AFH 1 · Chapter 17 · Section 17.12

Attack Reporting

Part of Emergency Management · 1 section · ~217 words · WAPS PFE study material

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Attack Reporting — SALUTE Method

Attack Reporting Foundation

Attack Reporting Foundation
If an attack or enemy movement is observed, report it up the chain of command immediately.

SALUTE Method

SALUTE Method
Use the S-A-L-U-T-E reporting method as a quick and effective way to communicate attack information.

Submission Method

SALUTE Submission
S-A-L-U-T-E reports are submitted to the control center or work center through the most secure means.

SALUTE Acronym

SALUTE Acronym.
  • S — Size
  • A — Activity
  • L — Location
  • U — Unit
  • T — Time
  • E — Equipment

S — Size

S — Size
The number of:
  • Persons and vehicles seen
  • Or the size of an object

A — Activity

A — Activity
Description of enemy activity:
  • Assaulting
  • Fleeing
  • Observing

L — Location

L — Location
Where the enemy was sighted:
  • Grid coordinate
  • Or reference point

U — Unit

U — Unit
Distinctive signs, symbols, identification on:
  • People
  • Vehicles
  • Aircraft
  • Weapons

(numbers, patches, clothing type)

T — Time

T — Time
Time activity was observed.

E — Equipment

E — Equipment
Equipment and vehicles associated with the activity.

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