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What is the purpose of the LACE report?
What is the purpose of the LACE report?
The LACE report provides mission critical information on the current status and well-being of the squad/platoon, gaining information on their liquids, ammunition, casualties, and equipment.
What do the letters in LACE stand for?
What do the letters in LACE stand for?
What are the levels of progressive desperation that quantify a soldier's state within the LACE report?
What are the levels of progressive desperation that quantify a soldier's state within the LACE report?
What does the Green level stand for?
What does the Green level stand for?
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What does the Amber level stand for?
What does the Amber level stand for?
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What does the Red level stand for?
What does the Red level stand for?
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What does the Black level stand for?
What does the Black level stand for?
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What does the Liquids line tell you?
What does the Liquids line tell you?
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What does the Ammunition line tell you?
What does the Ammunition line tell you?
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What does the Casualties line tell you?
What does the Casualties line tell you?
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What does the Equipment line stand for?
What does the Equipment line stand for?
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Study Notes
LACE Report Overview
- The LACE report evaluates the status and well-being of military squads or platoons.
- It focuses on vital resources: liquids, ammunition, casualties, and equipment.
LACE Acronym
- L - Liquids
- A - Ammunition
- C - Casualties
- E - Equipment
Levels of Desperation
- Four progressive levels indicate a soldier's condition:
- Green: Optimal state
- Amber: Some issues present
- Red: Significant problems
- Black: Critical status
Level Definitions
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Green Level:
- 100-75% of required materials available.
- All equipment functioning properly.
- No moderate or severe injuries reported.
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Amber Level:
- 75-50% of needed materials available.
- One or two pieces of equipment may be broken or missing.
- Light to moderate injuries sustained.
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Red Level:
- 50-25% of resources remaining.
- A substantial number of equipment items damaged or lost.
- Moderate to severe injuries present.
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Black Level:
- 25-0% of necessary materials left.
- Most equipment broken or lost.
- Severe injuries to soldiers, including fatalities.
Report Components
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Liquids Line:
- Indicates the total volume of liquids available to each soldier (measured in quarts).
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Ammunition Line:
- Reflects the remaining ammunition for each soldier (measured in rounds per weapon system).
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Casualties Line:
- Assesses injury levels from past engagements, ranging from minor injuries to fatalities.
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Equipment Line:
- Details the condition and availability of all mission equipment.
- Any broken or missing equipment will trigger a change in the overall assessment color.
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