Use the SALUTE format to report enemy contact or suspicious activity.
| Letter | Element | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S | Size | The number of people, vehicles, or aircraft involved |
| A | Activity | What the people are doing or what is suspicious |
| L | Location | Where the people or activity is taking place |
| U | Unit | What unit the people belong to |
| T | Time | When the activity or behaviour was observed |
| E | Equipment | What equipment was seen |