In a dense urban setting, what is essential before engaging a potential threat to protect civilians?

In a dense urban setting, what is essential before engaging a potential threat to protect civilians?

• A. Follow ROE, protect civilians, perform positive identification before engagement, escalate to higher authority if uncertain, minimize harm, and document decisions.
• B. Engage first contact to gather information.
• C. Rely on assumptions and engage.
• D. Disregard civilians and proceed.

Answer: (A)