FM/BG-1048.V1.01 - Identifying combat ineffectiveness
A unit is combat ineffective if it cannot fulfill its mission or typical tasks. Common causes include:
- Loss of leadership
- Heavy casualties (KIA/WIA)
- Lack of weapons/ammo
Indicators include:
- Lack of movement or cohesion
- Silence or no response to orders
- Absence of return fire
- Numerous KIAs/WIAs
- Unit reduced to a small fraction of its size
Last major change:
Initial SOP Port
