Which statement about Terminal Guidance Operations is accurate?

• A. Terminal Guidance Operations can be conducted with SOF when friendlies are not a factor.
• B. TGO always requires friendlies present.
• C. TGO is used only with ground forces in contact.
• D. Terminal Guidance Operations does not provide terminal guidance to weapons.

Answer: (A)

Terminal Guidance Operations guide a weapon to its target during the final phase, usually through a designated observer or SOF asset who maintains control and can adjust the weapon’s path for a precise hit. This capability isn’t tied to the presence of friendly forces; it can be conducted with SOF even when friendlies aren’t a factor in the engagement. It isn’t limited to scenarios where ground forces are in contact, and it definitely provides terminal guidance to the weapon. So, operating with SOF in environments where friendlies aren’t a factor is a valid, accurate description of TGO.