Which employment method maintains constant pressure by keeping at least one unit in combat at all times?

• A. Continuous
• B. Phased
• C. Simultaneous
• D. Sequential

Answer: (A)

Continuous employment keeps at least one unit in combat at all times, creating uninterrupted pressure on the enemy. By designing rotations so that a unit completes its task and another immediately takes over, there’s no lull or pause in engagement. This steady rhythm disrupts the enemy’s decision-making, sustains momentum, and preserves initiative for your forces.

Phased timing spreads actions over distinct stages, which creates intentional gaps between phases. Sequential actions proceed one after another with delays, producing pauses. Simultaneous efforts strike in multiple places at once, but may still lack the continuous sustainment in a single area. The key idea here is that only continuous deployment guarantees constant contact and pressure throughout the operation.