In the Assess phase of F2T2EA, what is the objective?

• A. To evaluate effects and determine further actions.
• B. To deploy fires against targets.
• C. To train new SOTACC personnel.
• D. To collect weather data.

Answer: (A)

In this phase, the focus is on measuring what happened as a result of the engagement. You evaluate the effects on the target—did the intended impact occur, was the target neutralized or damaged as planned, and were there any collateral effects—and then decide what to do next. This assessment informs whether to re-engage, adjust the firing plan, shift to another target, or move on to the next action. The other activities (deploying more fires, training personnel, or collecting weather data) belong to different parts of the process or support tasks, but the core aim here is to judge the outcome and determine subsequent steps.