Which statement correctly defines Synchronization?

• A. Depth describes the extension of operations in space, time, or purpose
• B. Simultaneity describes the execution of related and mutually supporting tasks at the same time across multiple locations and domains
• C. Synchronization describes the arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time
• D. Simultaneity describes the extension of operations in space, time, or purpose

Answer: (C)

Synchronization is the arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum relative combat power at a decisive place and time. It means coordinating when and where actions occur and what they are meant to achieve so their effects reinforce each other and converge for a decisive impact. This goes beyond just doing things at the same moment; it ties timing, location, and intended outcome together so the combined force overwhelms the adversary at the right moment and place. For example, aligning a barrage, air support, and maneuver forces so they strike together and exploit a breach creates a compounding effect that a single action could not achieve alone. The other descriptions mix in elements like simultaneity or depth; simultaneity focuses on doing related tasks at the same time, not on the full coordination across time, space, and purpose, while depth describes extending operations rather than synchronizing them for maximum effect.