Which of the following is NOT a type of maneuver?

• A. Frontal
• B. Infiltration
• C. Envelopment
• D. Movement to Contact

Answer: (D)

Understanding how forces move to gain an advantage is key here. A maneuver is a deliberate type of movement designed to gain a positional or firing advantage against the enemy. The frontal maneuver involves driving straight at the enemy to fix them in place and create opportunities elsewhere. The envelopment uses movement around the enemy’s flank or rear to break their alignment or disrupt their balance. Infiltration describes small units moving covertly through gaps or enemy lines to penetrate defenses and shape the battle from within.

Movement to Contact, on the other hand, is a mission-focused task: it’s about moving with the aim of establishing or regaining contact with the enemy to gain information or to set up for the next action. It isn’t named as a specific method of maneuver like frontal, envelopment, or infiltration. It describes the purpose of the movement rather than the technique, so it’s not categorized as a maneuver type.