What technique is used when contact with a threat is expected?

The technique of bounding overwatch is utilized when contact with a threat is anticipated because it combines movement and the establishment of security. This approach involves two elements: one element moves while the other provides cover, ensuring that the advancing team is safeguarded against potential enemy fire. As one team moves forward, they can take up a new position while the other stays in place, creating a defensive line and maintaining situational awareness. This technique allows for controlled movement through potentially dangerous areas while minimizing exposure to threats.

In contrast, shooting from cover typically emphasizes taking a defensive position and engaging a target while protected, but it doesn't inherently include the aspect of movement required when expecting a threat. Rapid advance focuses on quickly moving toward a destination, which can be risky without close coordination and cover, thus not being as suited to situations where contact with threats is expected. Fallback refers to a retreating action, used when a situation becomes untenable, rather than a proactive approach during anticipated contact.