Which safeguards friendly forces by including No Fire Area, Restrictive Fire Area, and Restricted Fire Line?

• A. Permissive measures
• B. No Fire Area
• C. Free Fire Area
• D. Restrictive measures

Answer: (D)

Restrictive measures are used to protect friendly forces by tightly controlling how and where fires can be used. A No Fire Area is a zone where no fires are permitted, preventing accidental hits on own troops or civilians. A Restrictive Fire Area still allows fire support, but with specific limits—such as required targets, timing, munitions, or methods—to avoid risking friendly units. A Restricted Fire Line is a boundary where fires crossing the line are prohibited in a given direction, helping keep adjacent forces safe from unintended engagement. Together, these elements create controlled fire support that reduces the chance of fratricide, which is why they’re classified as restrictive measures rather than permissive or free-fire concepts.