The Army's vision captures the three strategic roles. Which is one of them?

• A. Build, Influence and Secure
• B. Prevent, Shape and Win
• C. Train, Deploy and Protect
• D. Lead, Sustain and Win

Answer: (B)

The main concept here is the Army’s three strategic roles: Prevent, Shape, Win. These three verbs frame how the Army thinks about strategic objectives across conflicts and competition.

Prevent means deterring or stopping conflict before it starts by addressing root causes, strengthening deterrence, and countering threats early. Shape involves preparing the joint environment—strengthening alliances, building capabilities, and influencing political and military outcomes so potential adversaries choose peaceful options. Win means when conflict does occur, achieving decisive, favorable outcomes and leaving behind conditions that prevent a relapse into instability.

The correct option lists Prevent, Shape, and Win exactly, which is why it’s the best answer. Other options mix operational or tactical terms (like training, deploying, protecting, sustaining, or building) with ideas not grouped as the official strategic roles, so they don’t represent the Army’s triad.