Which of the following is NOT a warfighting function?

• A. Mission command
• B. Movement and maneuver
• C. Fires
• D. Logistics

Answer: (D)

The main idea here is understanding how warfighting functions are named and grouped. In doctrine, the core warfighting functions describe the essential activities military forces organize around to fight and win: mission command (command and control), movement and maneuver, fires, sustainment, and protection, with intelligence often included as well. Sustainment covers all logistics, maintenance, supply, transportation, field services, and related support necessary to keep forces operating.

So why is Logistics not a warfighting function in this framing? Because the function that handles the logistics and support aspects is named Sustainment. Logistics is the broader field that falls under Sustainment, but it isn’t listed as a separate warfighting function name. The other three options—mission command, movement and maneuver, and fires—are explicit warfighting functions, while Logistics, as a term, sits outside that named set and is encompassed by Sustainment.

In short, the warfighting function that deals with logistics is Sustainment, which is why Logistics is identified as not being a warfighting function in this context.