Which weapon control status only allows firing in self-defense or in response to a formal order?

• A. Weapons Hold
• B. Weapons Free
• C. Weapons Tight
• D. Weapons Control

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is that weapon control statuses tier how freely you may engage targets. Weapons Hold is the most restrictive level: it allows firing only when there is a clear self-defense situation or when a formal order has been issued. This keeps engagements tightly controlled and prevents shooting unless there’s an imminent threat or explicit authorization from higher authority.

Other levels change the risk balance. Weapons Free is the most permissive and lets you engage any target not identified as friendly, which is broader than the scenario. Weapons Tight requires positive identification of a hostile target before engaging, which is more restrictive than free but not limited to self-defense or orders alone. The term Weapons Control isn’t a standard status in this context. So the description of firing only in self-defense or on formal order aligns with Weapons Hold.