An idiom referring to weapons that are at the ready to back-up currently active maneuvers.

Comments:

This term is mainly used as an encouragement to describe a good practice; and a reminder to maintain Weapon Availability as much as possible.

The Protective Measure(s) is/are most typically used as positioned covers, positioned checks, or positioned blocks prior to their engagement, but this is not a requirement.

The Protective Measure(s) is/are more generally the rear weapon(s) in the engagement, but this is not a requirement.

Related Definition(s):

Block, Check, Compensate, Cover, Guard, Neutralize, Position, Posture

Related Term(s):

Angle of Entry, Angle of Protection, Anticipate, Area Cover, Availability of Target, Body Alignment, Close the Gate, Close the Line, Collapsible Deflection, Line of Entry, Method of Defense, Neutralized Hands, Positioned Cover, Postural Position, Target Area, Target Availability, Zone of Protection

Related Basic(s):

Positioned Blocks