True or False: It is recommended to break and re-establish contact with the enemy during security operations.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Sometimes
• D. Not specified

Answer: (B)

In security operations, managing contact with an adversary is about preserving control, staying hidden when appropriate, and reducing exposure to risk. Breaking contact and then trying to re-establish it later tends to undo the advantages you’ve gained, because you give the enemy time to reposition, exploit gaps, or regain situational awareness. It also fragments coordination within your team and can lead to lost momentum and increased danger for your forces.

The usual approach is to maintain a controlled posture, disengage only for a purposeful reason (like re-positioning to a safer or more advantageous location) and then continue with the mission under a clear plan. Because breaking contact with the enemy and then re-contacting is typically risky and disrupts the operation, it is not recommended as a general practice. Therefore, the statement is false.