What is the purpose of deconfliction in ROE during movement?

• A. To increase speed regardless of risk
• B. To prevent conflicts between units by coordinating timing and routes
• C. To maximize civilian harm
• D. To remove any need for PID

Answer: (B)

Deconfliction during movement focuses on preventing conflicts between friendly forces by coordinating when and where units move. By planning routes, sequencing movements, and synchronizing timing, planners reduce the chances of units unintentionally interfering with each other, hitting the same airspace or ground corridors, or creating dangerous bottlenecks. This keeps forces safe, maintains control, and supports ROE compliance by preserving coordination and unity of effort.

Choosing speed at any risk is not the aim here—the priority is safe, synchronized movement. The goal isn’t to maximize civilian harm, and identification (PID) remains essential, so deconfliction doesn’t eliminate the need to properly identify and verify targets or friends.