Recognise and act within element capability
Evaluate the element’s combat effectiveness, resources, and condition before and during task execution:
- Recognise when assigned tasks exceed current capability or risk becoming unachievable.
- Identify indicators that continued action will result in unnecessary losses or mission failure.
- Decide to pause, withdraw, or disengage when risk outweighs potential gain.
- Communicate limitations and recommended actions clearly up the chain of command.
- Preserve personnel and equipment to enable future tasking and continued operations.
