What does the Hold weapons control status mean?

• A. Engage on order or directed by higher
• B. Engage any hostiles
• C. Engage everything
• D. Maintain current target

Answer: (A)

Hold weapons control status means the crew must refrain from firing and wait for a direct order or directive from higher headquarters. It keeps fires under strict control, so you don’t engage until you are told to, aligning actions with the broader plan or Rules of Engagement. You can still observe, position, and monitor, but you do not engage on your own authority. This avoids premature or uncoordinated shoots, unlike statuses that require firing on contact or engage everything, or simply maintaining the current target.