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.