Which of the following is true regarding deception fires?

• A. Deception fires deceive the enemy as to the location of the main effort.
• B. Deception fires deliver supplies to the front line.
• C. Deception fires aid medical evacuation.
• D. Deception fires improve morale.

Answer: (A)

Deception fires are used to mislead the enemy about where the main effort is located. By placing fires at decoy positions and coordinating them with the real attack, you create credible indicators that draw the enemy’s attention and fires toward the wrong place, helping the main objective stay hidden and protected. The statement that deception fires deceive the enemy as to the location of the main effort captures this purpose precisely and explains why such fires are valuable in shaping the enemy’s actions. Delivering supplies, aiding medical evacuation, and boosting morale describe other kinds of support or welfare activities, not deception with respect to the main attack.