In the Army’s mission-based categorizations, what is one function of the quad-cons?

The function of the quad-cons in the Army's mission-based categorizations is primarily focused on crowd control. This involves using nonlethal techniques and equipment to maintain or restore public order in situations where a large group of individuals may pose a threat or disturbance, without resorting to lethal force. The implementation of crowd control measures is critical in managing civilian populations during operations, ensuring safety for both military personnel and civilians while effectively mitigating potentially volatile situations.

Crowd control strategies can include a variety of nonlethal tools and tactics, such as verbal warnings, physical barriers, and other measures designed to de-escalate tensions and guide a crowd's behavior. This emphasizes the importance of training personnel in the effective use of nonlethal methods to prevent escalation into violence. In contrast, the other mission areas such as logistics management, intelligence gathering, and explosive ordnance disposal, while critical, do not specifically pertain to the nonlethal aspect that quad-cons address in crowd control scenarios.