FM 6-99 — U.s. Army Report And Message Formats
FM 6-99 governs standardized Army voice report and message formats for communication across units and degraded network environments.
- Publication number: FM 6-99
- Title: U.S. ARMY REPORT AND MESSAGE FORMATS
- Date: 05/17/2021
- Proponent: T2COM
- Status: ACTIVE
View FM 6-99 on armypubs.army.mil
FM 6-99 covers message organization, report numbering, transmission practices, and voice message templates. It also describes variable message format functional areas and development practices.
Applies to: FM 6-99 applies to the Active Army, the Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and the United States Army Reserve, unless otherwise stated.
Topics covered
- Voice report formats
- Message organization
- Report numbering
- Message precedence
- Variable message format
- Joint functional areas
- Voice message templates
Questions and answers
When are FM 6-99 report and message formats classified?
All report and message formats in FM 6-99 are unclassified when blank. The unit commander or standard operating procedures determine the classification of a completed message. (paragraph 1-4)
Can Army units change FM 6-99 report and message format numbers?
To maintain standardization across the U.S. Army, do not change report and message format numbers. (paragraph 2-2)
What must be transmitted in a voice message?
Transmit the line number when sending voice messages. Do not transmit the line name unless the name itself is necessary information. (paragraph 2-4)
What are the three parts of a voice report or message format?
All voice report and message formats consist of three main parts: heading, body, and conclusion. (paragraph 1-3)
When can a unit modify FM 6-99 formats?
A unit will not modify these formats unless authorized by the unit commander to allow for expanded critical information requirements, which should be articulated in a unit standard operating procedure.