In DRAW-D, which level corresponds to Defend?

• A. Reinforce - Bring more resources to bear.
• B. Defend - Holding actions, protecting priority areas.
• C. Advance - Anchor and Flank. Direct or indirect attack.
• D. Withdraw - Cease current activities until conditions modify.

Answer: (B)

In DRAW-D, Defend means holding actions focused on protecting priority areas. It’s about securing and maintaining an established defensive position to prevent loss or encroachment on high-value assets, rather than trying to push forward or pull back. This distinguishes it from the other actions: reinforcing involves bringing more resources to strengthen the defense; advancing means moving to new positions to attack or gain advantage; withdrawing means stopping current actions and waiting for conditions to change. So Defend is the approach centered on stabilizing and protecting key areas.