Which of the following is listed as a type of fighting position?

• A. Going, Others Going, Time, What To Do If No Return, Actions Upon Contact
• B. 100 rpm, 6-8 rnd burst, 4-5 sec pause
• C. Primary, Alternative, Supplementary
• D. 550-650 rpm, continuous burst, barrel change every 1 min

Answer: (C)

The concept here is how fighting positions are organized to maintain a secure and continuous defense. In infantry practice, positions are described as primary, alternative, and supplementary. The primary position is the main firing position you use under normal conditions. If the primary becomes untenable—due to enemy fire, observation, or terrain constraints—you shift to an alternative position that still lines up with the sector you’re covering. A supplementary position provides an additional backup that supports the overall defense, often used to cover gaps or to respond to changing threats.

The other options describe procedures or weapon details rather than positions. For example, one option lists actions and steps to take in contact, another lists weapon firing rates and burst lengths, and another mixes firing rates with equipment changes—none of these denote a type of fighting position. Therefore, the set of terms Primary, Alternative, Supplementary is the one that fits as a type of fighting position.