Sending an ACE report (ACEREP) - UNITAF Force Manual (FM)

FM/G117 - Sending an ACE report (ACEREP)

Guide

FM/BG-590 - What is an ACE report?

Guide

An ACE Report is a quick and standardised way for a subordinate element to communicate its logistical needs to a superior element. It helps leaders maintain a clear picture of what their units require to stay combat-ready.

Ammo (A) – For primary and secondary weapons.
Consumables (C) – Short-use or expendable items (e.g. grenades, flares, medical supplies).
Equipment (E) – Larger or non-expendable items (e.g. vehicle track replacement, launchers, demo charges).

Note: All casualty reporting is now handled separately and does not appear in the ACE Report.

By collecting ACE Reports, leaders can consolidate requests and coordinate resupply more effectively. If many items are needed, a “full resupply” or logistics package (LOGPAK) can be requested in lieu of listing every item.

Skill

FM/BS-819 - Requesting an ACE Report or responding to a request for an ACE Report

Skill

When the leader and subordinate are not in the same location, they use the radio to request or provide an ACE Report at the element level.

Requesting an ACE Report: A superior unit requests an ACE Report from a subordinate as follows:

SUPERIOR: [SUBORDINATE CALLSIGN], THIS IS [SUPERIOR CALLSIGN], ACE REPORT.

Responding to an ACE Report Request: If you need a moment to check your ammo/consumables/equipment, reply:

YOU: WAIT OUT.

When ready, call the superior callsign to provide the ACE report:

YOU: [SUPERIOR CALLSIGN], THIS IS [YOUR CALLSIGN], ACE REPORT.

Proactive ACE Report: If you have pressing or unexpected logistical needs, you can initiate an ACE Report without being asked:

YOU: [SUPERIOR CALLSIGN], THIS IS [YOUR CALLSIGN], ACE REPORT.

Note: Subordinate units do not request ACE Reports from superiors; they provide them if needed or when asked.

Skill

FM/BS-589 - Give a structured ACE report

Skill

Giving an ACE report is simple - say what you need and omit anything unnecessary.

If nothing is needed: Say “All Green.”
If you have shortfalls: Say “Low on [item],”
If you are completely out: Say “Black on [item].”
If you have extensive requirements: Say “Request full resupply/LOGPAK”

Examples

“Low on 5.56, need grenades.”
“Black on AT, low on MG ammo”
“All Green.”
“Request full resupply.”