What are the six warfighting functions?

What are the six warfighting functions?

• A. Command and Control; Movement and Maneuver; Intelligence; Fires; Sustainment; Protection
• B. Command and Control; Movement; Intelligence; Fires; Sustainment; Protection
• C. Command and Control; Movement and Maneuver; Intelligence; Fires; Sustainment; Security
• D. Command and Control; Maneuver; Intelligence; Fires; Sustainment; Protection

Answer: (A)

The six warfighting functions are broad capabilities that commanders coordinate to plan and execute operations: Command and Control to direct and synchronize all activities; Movement and Maneuver to relocate and apply force to seize and hold positions; Intelligence to understand the battlefield and enemy actions; Fires to deliver lethal and nonlethal effects; Sustainment to maintain logistics and support; and Protection to preserve the force through safety, risk management, and defensive measures. Movement and Maneuver is presented as a single function because it covers both moving forces and using maneuver to gain an advantage, not just moving or just maneuvering alone. Security is not listed as one of the official warfighting functions; it’s typically a component within Protection rather than a separate function. That’s why the option including Movement and Maneuver and Protection best matches the standard six.

The six warfighting functions are broad capabilities that commanders coordinate to plan and execute operations: Command and Control to direct and synchronize all activities; Movement and Maneuver to relocate and apply force to seize and hold positions; Intelligence to understand the battlefield and enemy actions; Fires to deliver lethal and nonlethal effects; Sustainment to maintain logistics and support; and Protection to preserve the force through safety, risk management, and defensive measures. Movement and Maneuver is presented as a single function because it covers both moving forces and using maneuver to gain an advantage, not just moving or just maneuvering alone. Security is not listed as one of the official warfighting functions; it’s typically a component within Protection rather than a separate function. That’s why the option including Movement and Maneuver and Protection best matches the standard six.