Which clearance indicates authorization to engage within defined restrictions for Type 3 control?

• A. Cleared Hot
• B. Cleared to engage
• C. Continue dry
• D. No

Answer: (B)

In joint fire support, engagement authority is expressed through specific clearance phrases, and Type 3 control is the level where a unit is authorized to engage but only within predefined restrictions. The phrase that conveys this exact permission is “cleared to engage.” It signals that engagement is approved under the set limits (such as target type, area, or time) without granting unbounded permission.

Why this fits best: it directly communicates that you have authorization to engage but with the defined restrictions that Type 3 control requires.

Why the others don’t fit: “Cleared hot” means immediate engagement without further constraints, which bypasses the restricted conditions of Type 3. “Continue dry” indicates no engagement. “No” isn’t a valid clearance for firing.