After Fire Platoon reorientation, what happens to operational launchers out of coverage?

• A. They immediately return to firing position.
• B. They enter maintenance mode.
• C. They automatically go to stand by mode.
• D. They lose GPS lock indefinitely.

Answer: (C)

When a launcher loses coverage after the Fire Platoon reorientation, it automatically goes into stand by mode. This keeps the launcher in a ready state without actively engaging targets or trying to control missiles while it can’t receive updates or commands from the network. Stand by conserves power and reduces unnecessary operations, so the system can quickly resume full activity as soon as coverage is regained or a new command is issued. Other options would require active engagement or action that isn’t feasible without communication, and losing GPS lock indefinitely isn’t how the system is designed to behave.