Which of the following is a warfighting function?

• A. Command and Control
• B. Movement and Maneuver
• C. Fires
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

Warfighting functions are the broad activities that enable a unit to plan, prepare, and execute operations. In Army doctrine, these include mission command (often called command and control), movement and maneuver, and fires, among others like intelligence, sustainment, and protection. Each of the three options fits one of these essential functions: mission command involves directing and coordinating the effort to ensure synchronization and situational awareness; movement and maneuver covers how forces are positioned and moved to gain advantages on the battlefield; fires encompasses the use of weapons and other effects to defeat or deter the enemy. Because all three are recognized warfighting functions, the best answer is that all of the above. Focusing on just one would miss the other fundamental activities that contribute to a successful operation, and together they show how the force integrates planning, movement, and firepower to achieve objectives.