Which tactic uses a base of suppressive fire to flank the enemy?

Which tactic uses a base of suppressive fire to flank the enemy?

• A. Concealment
• B. Fire and movement
• C. Fire and maneuver
• D. Cover

Answer: (C)

Using a base of suppressive fire to fix the enemy in place while another element maneuvers to the flank is the essence of fire and maneuver. The suppressive fire keeps the enemy’s heads down and prevents them from effectively responding, which creates an opportunity for the maneuver element to shift position and attack from the side. This coordinated approach—suppress, then move to outflank—defines this tactic. Concealment and cover describe protection rather than a movement tactic, and while fire and maneuver involves coordinating fire with movement, the description here specifically matches the use of a base of fire to enable a flank maneuver.

Using a base of suppressive fire to fix the enemy in place while another element maneuvers to the flank is the essence of fire and maneuver. The suppressive fire keeps the enemy’s heads down and prevents them from effectively responding, which creates an opportunity for the maneuver element to shift position and attack from the side. This coordinated approach—suppress, then move to outflank—defines this tactic.

Concealment and cover describe protection rather than a movement tactic, and while fire and maneuver involves coordinating fire with movement, the description here specifically matches the use of a base of fire to enable a flank maneuver.