Which is a fundamental of Security (MOPPP)?

• A. Provide Concealment
• B. Maintain Enemy Contact
• C. Attack the enemy
• D. Limit Reconnaissance

Answer: (B)

Maintaining enemy contact is essential because the purpose of security is to prevent surprise and keep the force informed so it can act decisively. When you keep track of the enemy’s location, strength, and movements, you gain early warning and a clearer picture of the threat. This continuous awareness lets you deter or delay hostile actions, coordinate rapid responses, and work smoothly with reconnaissance and security efforts to protect the position and maintain freedom of action.

Concealment helps reduce visibility, which is useful, but it doesn’t by itself ensure you know what threats exist or where they are. Attacking the enemy shifts focus to offense rather than protecting the force, which isn’t the security function here. Limiting reconnaissance would reduce the information you need to stay aware of threats, weakening security. Maintaining contact, by contrast, keeps threat awareness and enables timely, informed decisions.