Patriot Master Gunner (PMG) Module C Practice Test

The kill chain is about the decision flow and who has the authority to authorize and execute an engagement. It defines the chain of command and the authorities responsible for making and approving the decision to use force, ensuring proper authorization, accountability, and adherence to rules of engagement before a weapon is released. While sensing and data input (like radar) and the steps leading up to an engagement are part of the overall process, they don’t capture who holds the decision rights and how those decisions are approved, which is the core idea that the term conveys in this context.