Which mission moves a maneuver force to engage by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force?

• A. Pursuit
• B. Fire Position
• C. Support by Fire
• D. Direct Fire

Answer: (C)

In this concept, one maneuver element is protected and enabled to move by having another force deliver direct-fire effects to the enemy in its path. That arrangement is called a Support by Fire—the supporting force uses its direct-fire weapons to fix or suppress enemy positions, allowing the maneuvering force to continue its movement and exploit the situation.

So, the mission moves a maneuver force to engage by direct fire in support of another maneuvering force because its purpose is to aid the moving unit, not to pursue the enemy, not to simply establish a firing position, and not just to engage targets in isolation.