What is the purpose of deconfliction in joint operations?

• A. Coordination to prevent route overlaps, interference, or friendly-fire.
• B. Coordination to prevent route overlaps, interference, or friendly-fire; ensures safety and mission success.
• C. Arguing about tactics after the operation.
• D. Documenting all units' movements without action.

Answer: (B)

Deconfliction in joint operations is proactive coordination to keep multiple units from operating in the same space in ways that could collide or interfere with each other. By planning routes, timing, and communications, units avoid route overlaps, interference, and friendly-fire, which directly supports safety and mission success. The option that includes safety and mission success best captures the real purpose, while arguing after the fact or merely documenting movements without action misses the preventive, action-oriented essence of deconfliction.