In the Engagement Sequence, which step comes directly before Engage?

• A. Surveil
• B. Detect
• C. Track/Identify
• D. Threat Evaluation and Weapons Assignment

Answer: (D)

The step directly before Engage is Threat Evaluation and Weapons Assignment. This gate keeps the engagement from happening until the target is judged to be a valid threat and a weapon plan is in place. After Surveil and Detect, you’ve got awareness of what’s out there; after Track/Identify you maintain tracking and confirm identity. But it’s only during Threat Evaluation and Weapons Assignment that you assess factors like threat credibility, ROE, and available weapons, and then allocate the appropriate weapon and firing solution. Once that evaluation and assignment are complete, the system proceeds to Engage.