Before an ACE Report can be sent, the leader must gather the required information from their team. This is called an ACE Check.
AS A LEADER
- Gather information from your buddy team directly, then from the other team’s leader.
- Conduct the check off-radio when possible to reduce chatter.
- If spread out, collect from each member individually.
AS A TEAM MEMBER
Individual members provide raw details only when needed, following A-C-E order, without using colours or headers.
Correct:
“Need 4× 5.56 STANAG, need a stitch, nearly out of bandages.”
Incorrect:
“Orange on 5.56, orange need a stitch, red on bandages.”“Ammo low on 5.56, Casualty need a stitch, Equipment low on bandages.”
Only report what is required:
“Low on 5.56 STANAG and nearly out of bandages.”
If there are no needs:
“All good.” or “All green.”
Compiling an ACE Report
Once all ACE Checks are received, the leader compiles them into a single report for the higher element.
SL: 1-1, this is Actual – ACE Report.FTL (Kevin): Actual, this is 1-1 – Roger, WAIT OUT.
[Kevin collects ACE Checks from team]
KEVIN: Actual, this is 1-1 – orange 5.56 STANAG, orange 9 mm,5 up 3 wounded, orange bandages.SL: Roger, out.
- Leaders merge information logically: consolidate ammo shortages, casualty counts, and equipment losses before reporting.
- Maintain brevity and standard colour codes.
