Sighting Report
Report of a sighting event, including details of the sighted object and its location.
Hello HQ. This is (Callsign). Sighting Report. Over.
| Initial | ||
|---|---|---|
| WHAT | What have you seen? | Specifics of enemy force and size? What are they doing? |
| WHERE | Where is it? | Use full grid coordinates |
| WHEN | When did you see it? | When is this happening |
| WHAT | What are you doing? | Observing? Ambush? Requesting fire support? |
WHAT — Enemy patrol, six MAMs, armed, moving in staggered column. Appears to be conducting a sweep.
WHERE — Grid 1248 5673. Woodline edge, west of the crossroads.
WHEN — Observed 30 seconds ago, moving north.
WHAT — We are in concealment, holding observation. Requesting additional fire support. Over.
- Stay in cover!
- Try to have all the essential information filled in before calling HQ.
- Use an eight-figure grid reference for the enemy
- Ensure HQ knows your location
- Ensure your course of action (CoA) is agreed with HQ before you act