SALUTE Size, Activity, Location, Unit/Uniform, Time, and Equipment SAW squad automatic weapon SBF support by fire (position) SDT self-development test SE supporting effort SEAD suppression of enemy air defenses SITREP Situation Report SITTEMP situational template SL squad leader sling rope short section of static rope or static cord. Also called "cordelette" SLLS Stop, Look, Listen, Smell SOC succession of command SOI signal operating instructions SOP standing operating procedures SP start point square knot knot used to join two ropes of equal diameter; used to join the ends of the detonation cord to the explosive SR sunrise SS sunset STANO surveillance, target acquisition, and night observation static ropes one of two classifications of kernmantle rope; used where rope stretch is undesired, and when the rope is subjected to heavy static weight. See also dynamic rope SURVIVAL S Size up the situation, your surroundings, your physical condition, and your equipment. U Undue haste makes waste; don’t be too eager to move. Plan your moves. R Remember where you are in relation to important friendly and locations and critical resources V Vanquish fear and panic. I Improvise. You can improve your situation. Use what you have. Use your Imagination. V Value your life. Remember your goal: to get out alive. Remain stubborn. Refuse to give in to problems and obstacles that face you. This will give you the mental and physical strength to endure. A Act like the natives; watch their daily routines. When, where, and how do they get food? Where they get water? L Live by your wits. Learn basic skills. suspension traverse used to move personnel and equipment over rivers, ravines, chasms, and up or down a vertical obstacle TAC tactical air controller tamping factor depends on the location and tamping of the charge technical climbing using safe and proper equipment and techniques to climb on a rock formation in parties of two or more tensionless anchor used to anchor rope on high-load installations such as bridging