Conducting and compiling an ACE Check within an element
Before an ACE Report can be sent, the leader must gather the required information from their team. This is called an ACE Check.
AS A LEADER
- Gather information from your buddy team directly, then from the other team’s leader.
- Conduct the check off-radio when possible to reduce chatter.
- If spread out, collect from each member individually.
AS A TEAM MEMBER
Individual members provide raw details only when needed, following A-C-E order, without using colours or headers.
Correct:
“Need 4× 5.56 STANAG, need a stitch, nearly out of bandages.”
Incorrect:
“Orange on 5.56, orange need a stitch, red on bandages.”“Ammo low on 5.56, Casualty need a stitch, Equipment low on bandages.”
Only report what is required:
“Low on 5.56 STANAG and nearly out of bandages.”
If there are no needs:
“All good.” or “All green.”
Compiling an ACE Report
Once all ACE Checks are received, the leader compiles them into a single report for the higher element.
SL: 1-1, this is Actual – ACE Report.FTL (Kevin): Actual, this is 1-1 – Roger, WAIT OUT.
[Kevin collects ACE Checks from team]
KEVIN: Actual, this is 1-1 – orange 5.56 STANAG, orange 9 mm,5 up 3 wounded, orange bandages.SL: Roger, out.
- Leaders merge information logically: consolidate ammo shortages, casualty counts, and equipment losses before reporting.
- Maintain brevity and standard colour codes.
