FM/BG-39.V1.00 - What is a contact report?
A contact report is a way for any member of the unit to concisely communicate important information about the enemy in a standard way. Being able to concisely report enemy locations is a critical communication skill to have. The sooner we know about enemy positions, and the faster it is passed to the entire squad, the better our survivability will be and the more effective we will be at reacting to threats.
A contact report consists of several key elements that must be presented in a specific order for it to be effective.
