Any limitations on fire from this location. The battalion SOP normally specifies the personnel status and logistics status feeder reports required from the mortar platoon, and the format for these reports. The operations officer and FSO use these reports to keep abreast of the mortar platoon's changing situation and to balance the mortar platoon's fire against those of the supporting artillery. If a CSR is in effect, the mortar platoon leader sends these type reports more often. The battalion SOP establishes the format and period for the ammunition status report.
Unscheduled reports are normally of a more urgent nature than scheduled reports.
They are sent when the situation changes significantly or when an event occurs that calls for the report. An ammunition incident report has no set format. The mortar platoon leader submits one when an incident occurs that involves mortar ammunition. This report is a vital step in the division's counterfire program.