Unmanned Craft System (CSUAS) SPOTREP

When is a SPOTREP typically sent?

During or immediately after significant events like enemy contact or unusual activity.

What is line 1 in CUAS SPOT Report?

observing unit (Call sign)/frequency (FM)

What is line 2 in CUAS SPOT Report?

date/time of report UAS asset was spotted

What is the form of Date and time (DTG) of report for line 2?

day, time, “Zulu”,month, year, formatted as DDHHMMZMMMYYYY

What is line 3 in CUAS SPOT Report?

Acquisition Method: Visual/audible

What is line 4 in CUAS SPOT Report?

Location of observer (6-8 grid coordinate)

What is line 5 in CUAS SPOT Report?

Location of Threat (Grid, distance, direction from reporting location)

What is line 6 in CUAS SPOT Report?

UAS Altitude/elevation (ft/agi)

What is line 7 in CUAS SPOT Report?

UAS Heading (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W)

What is line 8 in CUAS SPOT Report?

UAS Physical description (FIXED Wing/Copter)
Estimated Size:

-Group 1: micro/mini

-Group 2: small/medium (SM) tactical

-Group 3: Tactical

-Group 4: Persistent

-Group 5: Penetrating

What is Group 1 in line 8?

micro/mini

weighs less than 20 lbs and typically operates below 1,200 ft/agi at speeds less than 100 kts.

What is Group 2 in line 8?

small tactical

weighs between 21 and 55 lbs, typically operates below 3,500 ft/agi at speeds less than 250 kts

What is Group 3 in line 8?

Tactical

weighs between 56 and 1,320 lbs, typically operates below 18,000 ft/agi at speeds less than 250 kts.

What is Group 4 in line 8?

Persistent

weighs more than 1,320 lbs, and typically operates below 18,000 ft/agi at any speed

What is Group 5 in line 8?

Penetrating

weighs more than 1,320 lbs, and typically operates higher than 18,000 ft/agi at any speed

What is line 9 in CUAS SPOT Report?

Engagement system

What is line 10 in CUAS SPOT Report?

Weather/light

What is line 11 in CUAS SPOT Report?

suspected UAS intent

-attack

-observe

-over-watch

or flight charactersitics

-loitering

-flying straight or randomly

-speed