Which of the following is NOT a phase of AI mission execution?

• A. Marshal
• B. Ingress
• C. Reconnaissance
• D. Egress

Answer: (C)

Understanding the flow of an AI mission’s execution, the listed phases describe moving from preparation to entering the operation area and then exiting. Marshal covers the setup and staging before action begins. Ingress is the phase where forces or capabilities enter the target environment. Egress is the exit phase after the mission, handling withdrawal and any post-mission handling. Reconnaissance is the activity of gathering intelligence, typically done during planning or before execution to shape decisions. It’s an information-gathering step rather than a formal phase within the execution sequence itself, so it doesn’t fit as part of the execution phases.