What is a SITREP?
In special forces operations, often the plan never goes according to plan. Besides a structured training regime for young warriors which teaches them to “adapt, improvise, persevere and overcome” in order to handle these unforeseen events, the Squad Leader / Commander is constantly assessing the current situation in real time, so he can adjust tactics to the fluidness of the engagement when this happens. Individual members of the team can help the SL / CO maintain tactical SA (situational awareness) by efficient use of SITREPS. All military units are trained to use a standard NATO form of radio procedure for SITREPS. The reason for standardizing the format of the SITREP is to minimize extraneous radio traffic by creating a clear and concise common approach. Therefore, everyone listening on the radio net understands exactly the nature and scope of the enemy threat, as well as the general status of their team’s condition. In our virtual BF2 world we dont use actual military radios, but w
