LACE Report Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Casualties (correct)

Equipment (correct)

Ammunition (correct)

Liquids (correct)

What are the levels of progressive desperation that quantify a soldier's state within the LACE report?

Black (correct)

Green (correct)

Red (correct)

Amber (correct)

What does the Green level stand for?

Green: all good, 100-75% of that material, all equipment is functioning and present, no moderate or worse injuries sustained. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Amber level stand for?

Amber: a little trouble: 75-50% of that material, one or two pieces of equipment is broken or missing, light to moderate injuries sustained. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Red level stand for?

Red: considerable issue: 50-25% of material, a sizable chunk of equipment is broken or missing, moderate to fairly severe injuries sustained. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Black level stand for?

Black: critical issue: 25-0% of material, almost all or all equipment broken or missing, fairly severe to life-threatening injuries sustained, dead comrades. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Liquids line tell you?

The remaining volume of liquids that a particular soldier has left in their possession (quantified by quarts). Signup and view all the answers

What does the Ammunition line tell you?

The remaining ammo that a particular soldier has in their possession (quantified by number of rounds left per weapon system). Signup and view all the answers

What does the Casualties line tell you?

The level of injury sustained during that previous bout of contact, ranging from light inconsequential injury to death. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Equipment line stand for?

The state and presence of all equipment that is being deployed during this mission. Equipment that is broken or missing will cause a color change. Signup and view all the answers

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

Green Level:
- 100-75% of required materials available.
- All equipment functioning properly.
- No moderate or severe injuries reported.
Amber Level:
- 75-50% of needed materials available.
- One or two pieces of equipment may be broken or missing.
- Light to moderate injuries sustained.
Red Level:
- 50-25% of resources remaining.
- A substantial number of equipment items damaged or lost.
- Moderate to severe injuries present.
Black Level:
- 25-0% of necessary materials left.
- Most equipment broken or lost.
- Severe injuries to soldiers, including fatalities.

Report Components

Liquids Line:
- Indicates the total volume of liquids available to each soldier (measured in quarts).
Ammunition Line:
- Reflects the remaining ammunition for each soldier (measured in rounds per weapon system).
Casualties Line:
- Assesses injury levels from past engagements, ranging from minor injuries to fatalities.
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.

Description

Test your knowledge of the LACE report with these flashcards. This quiz covers the purpose, components, and key terms associated with LACE, focusing on critical information for military operations. Enhance your understanding of squad/platoon assessment through this interactive learning tool.