Which phase of F2T2EA is responsible for establishing and maintaining a target track to prevent loss?

• A. Fix
• B. Find
• C. Track
• D. Engage

Answer: (A)

In the F2T2EA sequence, the phase that keeps a continuous handle on the target to prevent losing it is the Track phase. Once a target has been found and its position resolved (Find and Fix), the Track step continuously updates the target’s state—its position, velocity, and trajectory—so the target remains identified and in view as it moves or as sensor data changes. This ongoing maintenance of the target’s track is what prevents loss and prepares for the next steps of designating a Target and engaging. The other phases have different roles: Find is about locating potential targets, Fix is about establishing a precise reference for the target’s location, and Engage is the action of attacking.