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This article references parts of the story in my fiction books, The Meadow Protocol and book 2, After The Brush, part of The Continuity Chronicles series. Available in my store for signed paperback and hard copies for from Amazon to include Kindle and Audible. The ACE Report (Ammunition, Casualty, Equipment) and its expanded variant LACE Report (Liquid, Ammunition, Casualty, Equipment) are concise, color-coded status reports used at the squad and platoon level to quickly evaluate combat effectiveness after contact, during reorganization, patrols, or sustained operations. While not as formally codified as SALUTE (Size, Activity, Location, Unit, Time, Equipment) or SPOT reports, ACE/LACE is a practical, widely taught tool in U.S. Army infantry training, referenced in field manuals like FM 3-21.8 (The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad) for sustainment and reorganization phases. Squad members report individual status to their team leader using color codes, who aggregates it into a squad-level report for the platoon sergeant or leader. This provides commanders a rapid "snapshot" of whether the unit can continue the mission, redistribute resources, or require resupply/evacuation—essential for maintaining momentum without lengthy narratives. Color-coding standardizes urgency across categories, with thresholds often defined in unit SOPs but generally aligned as follows (percentages...Be our Patron to see this content. If you find a page you cannot access please let me know.
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