Week 1: Reporting and Communicating

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Mastering Military Communication

Test your knowledge of military communication protocols with our comprehensive quiz! This quiz covers key concepts such as OSMEAC, WARNORDs, SALUTE and SALT reports, ACEWs, and more. Whether you're a beginner or have some experience, this quiz will challenge your understanding and improve your skills.

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What does OSMEAC stand for?

Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration and Logistics, Communication

Objective, Situation, Mission, Equipment, Administration, Communication

Orientation, Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration, Coordination

Objective, Situation, Mission, Equipment, Administration, Coordination

Why are WARNORDs issued? (Pick all That apply)

To prepare units for upcoming assignments

To update units on developing situations

To keep constant and regular updates for field commanders

To warn units of danger

To warn units of the actions of sister units to avoid friendly fire

A SALUTE Report is a report of (Pick all That apply)

Friendly or adjacent units

The performance of higher ranking persons

Enemy or suspected activity

Any activity not by friendly forces

A SALUTE report includes

Size, activity, location, uniforms, time of spotting, equipment

Size, activity, location, unit designation, time of reporting, equipment

Size of unit, actions taken against unit, location, unit designation, time of actions taken, equipment

Series of events, actions taken against unit, location, unit, time last seen, and equipment

A SALT report is (Pick all that apply)

A report for engineering brigades regarding bridges

A way to report observed activity

It’s made up

A shortened version of the SALUTE report

For officers only to fill out

For only officers to see

A SALT report includes

Size, actions taken against unit, location of engagement, time of engagement

Size of unit, activity of unit, location of unit, and time last seen

Situation, Action, Location, Time

Situation, Activity, Location, Time

ACEW stands for what?

Ammunition, Casualties, Equipment, Weapons

Attitude, Capabilities, Equipment, Weather

Ammunition, Capabilities, Equipment, Weapons

Ammunition, Capabilities, Equipment, Weather

ACEWs are performed when? (Check all That apply)

Before an attack

Immediately after an attack

Once the unit is in contact

During defensive actions

After any action with or against the enemy

After any action involving the enemy once the area is secure

During long battles to keep commanders informed

They are rarely performed

Week 1: Reporting and Communicating

Mastering Military Communication

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