Which phase involves spoiling the enemy's preparations?

• A. Build the command system
• B. Spoil the enemy's preparations
• C. Resist the enemy's assaults
• D. Counterattack

Answer: (B)

Spoiling the enemy's preparations centers on preemptively disrupting the opponent's readiness and plans before the main action. This phase targets how the enemy has mobilized, deployed, and organized for battle—disrupting their timing, logistics, and information flow to degrade their ability to execute the planned operation. By hitting key elements of their preparation—such as deployment cycles, communications, or pre-positioned assets—you create hesitation and disorder for the enemy, which can tilt the balance in your favor for what comes next.

The other ideas describe activities that focus on internal setup, resisting assaults, or striking back after protection is established, rather than the proactive disruption of the opponent’s initial arrangements.