Which of the following is NOT a method of fire?

• A. Shoot-Look-Shoot
• B. Ripple Fire
• C. Salvo Fire
• D. Firing Doctrine

Answer: (D)

Understanding how fires are delivered targets the sequence and rhythm you use to engage. Shoot-Look-Shoot involves firing at a target, observing effects, and then firing again as needed based on what you see. Ripple Fire spreads shots over a short period or across multiple launchers to cover an area and increase probability of a hit. Salvo Fire releases a burst of rounds, often from multiple positions, in rapid succession to achieve a concentrated effect on the target.

Firing Doctrine, on the other hand, is not a specific way to deliver fire. It’s the overarching guidance, principles, and procedures that govern how fires are planned, coordinated, and executed within the broader rules of engagement and mission intent. It informs when and how you apply fire, but it isn’t itself a distinct method of firing. That’s why the correct answer is the option referring to Firing Doctrine.