What does 'hold' mean in Weapons Control Status?

• A. Do nothing until commanded
• B. Hold - most restrictive engage when ordered (self defense)
• C. Standby for further orders
• D. Engage all threats

Answer: (B)

In Weapons Control Status, hold means fire is tightly controlled and you engage only when you are explicitly ordered to do so, with a limited exception for self-defense. This makes hold the most restrictive posture: you do not take independent action to engage; you await direct authorization from the commander, and you may engage only if there is an immediate self-defense need. For example, you’d maintain hold if a potential threat is observed but there’s no order to engage; you may only fire if a self-defense situation arises or a direct order is given. The other ideas— acting without orders, standing by without the explicit fire constraint, or engaging every threat—don’t fit hold because they either loosen the control or ignore the self-defense exception that defines this status.