Establishing verbal and non-verbal signals for trouble/rip-off situations and preparing and testing all UC equipment occurs during which phase?

• A. Planning Phase
• B. Termination Phase
• C. Initiation Phase
• D. Operational Phase

Answer: (C)

The main idea is getting everything ready before you go into action. In undercover operations, the initiation phase is where the team sets up how they will communicate under stress and confirms that all UC gear works. Establishing verbal and non-verbal signals gives a quick, covert way to indicate trouble or the need to disengage, and testing and preparing equipment upfront ensures reliability and reduces risk during the actual operation. The planning phase would focus more on detailing tactics and resources, the operational phase is the execution, and termination wraps things up.