The FLIR image is intended for which authority to help prevent fratricide?

• A. The Engagement authority
• B. The Safety officer
• C. The Logistics officer
• D. The Commanding General

Answer: (A)

Forward-looking infrared imagery helps distinguish friendly forces from the enemy in low-visibility conditions, so you can avoid firing on your own troops. The person who must decide whether to initiate or continue an engagement relies on accurate identification data to prevent fratricide, making the engagement authority the most relevant user of the FLIR image. This real-time visual confirmation supports safer engagement decisions and reduces the chance of friendly-fire incidents. Safety officers, logistics officers, and higher-level commanders have important roles, but they aren’t the primary decision-maker for each engagement decision in the moment—the engagement authority is.