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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. In military operations, law enforcement, and even grid-down survival scenarios, accurate and timely reporting of observed threats or activities is crucial for decision-making, resource allocation, and maintaining operational security. Standardized formats like SALUTE, SPOT, and SALT provide concise, structured ways to communicate key details without unnecessary verbosity, ensuring clarity under stress. These reports—rooted in U.S. military doctrine (e.g., FM 3-21.8 The Infantry Rifle Platoon and Squad and FM 6-99 U.S. Army Report and Message Formats)—are used by infantry, scouts, patrols, and security teams to relay enemy or suspicious sightings quickly via radio, messenger, or digital means. These formats emphasize brevity and memorability, often transmitted verbally or in writing with line-by-line breakdowns. They help commanders assess threats, plan responses (e.g., ambushes, evacuations), and coordinate with higher echelons. In civilian applications, such as prepper communities or neighborhood watches during societal collapse (e.g., post-EMP or cyber attack), adapting these reports enhances group security by standardizing observations from observation...