Which characteristic relates to moving quickly to keep the enemy from reacting?

• A. Audacity
• B. Surprise
• C. Tempo
• D. Concentration

Answer: (C)

Tempo is the pace and rhythm of actions on the battlefield. Moving quickly to keep the enemy from reacting is a direct expression of maintaining tempo. A rapid, continuous sequence of maneuvers compresses the enemy’s decision cycle, leaving them little time to sense, decide, and respond. This helps you seize opportunities, disrupt their plans, and keep the initiative because actions unfold faster than they can react. Audacity is boldness, not the measure of speed and cadence. Surprise concerns catching the enemy off guard at a moment, but it relies on tempo to be effective. Concentration is about bringing mass to a point, not the speed of actions. So, the described characteristic is tempo.