Where written records are unnecessary or impracticable, the same fundamental process is nevertheless employed. The fact that the process is then wholly mental, without extraneous aids, involves no change in the basic character of the essential procedure.
Journal. The journal, to serve the purpose indicated above, is kept in a form permitting entry of essential data as to information needed for the Running Estimate. Such data may include (see the suggested Form, next page) the appropriate heading of the journal, the entries applicable to each item of pertinent information, and the authentication with which the journal, for any chosen period, is closed.
JOURNAL
(Organization, staff subdivision, etc.)
From: .................................................
(date and hour)
To: ...................................................
(date and hour)
Place: ................................................
| TOR | TOD | Time Dated | Serial No. | From | To (Action) | Incidents, Messages, Orders, etc. | Action Taken |
The heading of the journal is completed by inserting the designation of the organization and, where appropriate, the staff subdivision concerned, as well as the date and hour of beginning and closing the journal, and the place (or general area) where the commander is located.