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These documents are designed to fit in a pocket or map pouch and act as a "dop sheet" or quick reference guide during orders and planning. While exact layouts vary by regiment and publication date (e.g., the famous "Yellow Book" or specific unit SOPs), the content below covers the fundamental drills, estimates, and orders formats used in British Military Doctrine (ADP Land Operations). british army all arms tactical aide memoire pdf