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What is a Situation report (SITREP)?
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A Situation Report (SITREP) is a quick and standardised way for a unit to communicate its current status to a superior element. It gives leaders the information they need to make informed decisions and adjust plans if necessary.

A SITREP informs higher command of:

  • Position – Where you are.
  • Activity – What your unit is doing.
  • Threat – What the enemy is doing (level of contact or significant observations).
  • Status – Whether you need any assistance and your effectiveness

Maintaining brevity and clarity helps ensure situational awareness, better coordination, and prompt support if needed.

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Changed from PA to PASO contrary to P10-41 Reports: SITREP

Published by Maj James on 08/02/2025 at 01:16

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FM/BG-591.V2.07 - What is a Situation report (SITREP)?
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A Situation Report (SITREP) is a quick and standardised way for a unit to communicate its current status to a superior element. It ensures leaders have the information they need to make informed decisions and adjust plans if necessary.

A SITREP provides a clear snapshot of the unit’s situation, including;

  • Position – Where you are.
  • Activity – What you're doing & what the enemy is doing.
  • Status – Casualties, ammo, supplies, combat effectiveness.
  • Objective – Progress on mission & next planned action.

Delivering a brief and accurate SITREP helps maintain situational awareness, improves coordination, and ensures effective support when needed.

Published by Maj James on 05/02/2025 at 00:19
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FM/BG-591.V1.00 - What is a Situation report (SITREP)?
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A situation report (SITREP) is a report that provides the element 1-up e.g. the FTL's SL, with details of what the element is doing, and their status with regards to their current objective.

The SITREP should be brief, clear (i.e. not vague) and provides the 1-up with a clear understanding of what the element is currently doing, how they are doing, and what, if anything, they need in terms of support.

Following the SITREP, the element 1-up should know how the current progress or situation affects their current plans, and be able to make good decisions regarding the element's tasking and needs to correct or keep the plan on track.

Published by 1Lt WhiteWolf on 26/05/2024 at 13:08
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