Which of the following is a valid SALUTE activity?

• A. Deploying
• B. Reconnaissance
• C. Defending
• D. Camp maintenance

Answer: (A)

The main idea being tested is what to put in the Activity portion of a SALUTE report. Activity describes what the observed element is doing at the moment you observe them, in plain, observable terms.

Deploying is the best fit because it conveys a clear, current action: the unit is moving into position or preparing to assume a stance. It’s a concrete, time-bound action that anyone can recognize and report quickly, which is exactly what the Activity line is for in a SALUTE.

The other options describe broader roles or routines rather than a single, observable moment. Reconnaissance can be a mission type rather than a specific action you’re witnessing at that instant. Defending indicates a posture or ongoing duty, which can be less precise about what you’re currently seeing. Camp maintenance is not typically a field observation and doesn’t reflect battlefield activity.