Slims

Here's how SIGACTS generally get entered into the database:

When something happens there is a lot of radio chatter/data between the unit in contact and their headquarters. Most units have someone who is basically the designated 'note taker' who is back at the headquarters and who writes down the relevant information as best as they can interpret it from the radio. They end up putting it in the Army version of google-earth so that other units will be aware of the situation. It is usually done fast and dirty and then forgotten about after the fact so the information often remains confused and only partially accurate with errors in both directions.

Sorry for the confused post, but I just got back home and am enjoying a nice bottle of wine.

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