Which phase is represented by the end-of-mission return to base and reporting to command and control?

• A. Marshal phase
• B. Ingress phase
• C. Attack phase
• D. Egress phase

Answer: (D)

End-of-mission return to base and reporting to command and control is the egress phase. This phase covers withdrawing from the objective area, exfiltration, and delivering a post-mission update to the command and control node. After the mission, units move back to a secure location, account for personnel and equipment, and provide a situation report detailing outcomes, risks, and readiness. Ingress is about entering the area, and the attack phase covers the actual offensive actions inside the area, so neither fits the end-of-mission withdrawal and debrief. The term marshal isn’t describing the withdrawal and reporting step, so it’s not the correct fit.