Which term describes when friendly troops are within weapon impact distance of the target?

• A. Close air support
• B. Maximum engagement
• C. Danger close
• D. Fratricide risk

Answer: (C)

This item is about the risk assessment you use when weapon effects could affect friendly forces. The term danger close is used to indicate that friendly troops are within the weapon’s potential impact area, so the expected blast, fragmentation, or other effects could injure them. It flags that standard safety margins are being compressed and requires careful planning and, often, additional approvals, changes in the method of delivery, or alternative targets to reduce risk.

Think of the other terms as different concepts: close air support describes the type of support itself, not how close friendly forces are to the weapon’s effects; maximum engagement refers to a heavy or unrestricted use of firepower; and fratricide risk is a general concern about friendly-fire danger, not the specific distance criterion that triggers the danger close designation.