In the Engagement Sequence, which step directly follows Detect?

• A. Track/Identify
• B. Engage
• C. Assess
• D. Surveil

Answer: (A)

When a target is detected, you immediately move to establishing a track and identifying the target. This step is essential because it turns a vague signal into concrete, usable data: you determine what the target is, its range, speed, course, and threat level, and you keep a continuous track on it. That tracking and identification phase provides the necessary situation awareness and the predictive data needed to decide whether and how to engage.

Without Track/Identify, you’d lack reliable target data to feed weapon-aiming solutions and to confirm threat status. Once the target is being tracked and identified, you can proceed to Engage if the target is deemed a threat and meets engagement criteria, then Assess to evaluate the effect of the engagement, while Surveil remains an ongoing function to monitor for other targets.