Which option is a planning consideration to ensure continuity of fires in breaching operations?

• A. Plan for Target Handoff Between Units
• B. Plan for More Diversions
• C. Plan for Water Supply Rerouting
• D. Plan for Extended Downtime

Answer: (A)

Continuity of fires during breaching hinges on a seamless transfer of fire support responsibility from one unit to the next. Planning for a handoff of targets between units creates a live, synchronized bridge where the incoming unit immediately knows which targets are active, their priority, and how to designate or call for them. This requires a pre-briefed target set with clear target IDs, agreed call signs and data-link procedures, and a defined sequence for when and how the handoff occurs, plus a rapid check-in to confirm the transfer is complete. With this plan, fire support keeps flowing as the breach advances, preventing gaps that could expose the assault force. Other options address different needs—rerouting diversions changes fire support timing or routes, water logistics cover supply, and extended downtime would halt fires—so they don’t guarantee continuous, coordinated fires during movement through the breach.