Commander initiated engagements (CIE)
- Alert: Focus the gunner.
- Ammo/Weapon: Tell the gunner what system/ammo to use. Use specific shorthand (e.g., SABOT, HE, Coax, MG, Smoke).
- Target Description: Tell the gunner what the target is. For vehicles/aircraft Vehicle class identification FM/G18 should be used, other targets may include infantry, gun emplacement or a building
- Direction: Give an unambiguous direction indication and an approximate range relative to the vehicle. Distance helps set lead, ammo choice, and sights.
- Accepted direction formats:
- Clock + distance,
- Degrees + distance,
- Relative + distance.
- Accepted direction formats:
Movement status: Give movement to help lead. Use short phrases: moving Left to Right, moving away, moving towards, stationary, stopped, on the move. If speed is important, add fast / slow.
