Which item is included as minimum information in the Splash report?

• A. Engagement status
• B. Target velocity
• C. Operator name
• D. Mission ID

Answer: (A)

The key thing the Splash report needs is the engagement status. This single piece of information communicates the essential outcome or current state of the engagement—whether it’s in progress, completed, aborted, or failed. Having this status as the minimum data gives the team an immediate, actionable understanding of what happened without pulling in more detailed or sensitive data.

Target velocity, operator name, and mission ID are more specific or sensitive details that aren’t required for the quick, initial snapshot the Splash report provides. They can be captured later in fuller documentation if needed, but for a concise status update, engagement status is the critical element.