Which of the following is listed as an MLR mission that supports defense actions?

• A. Coordinate air and missile defense actions
• B. Establish overseas bases
• C. Conduct cyber espionage
• D. Agriculture cooperation

Answer: (A)

Recognizing which MLR mission directly supports defense actions. Coordinating air and missile defense actions focuses on bringing together radar, command and control, and interceptor assets across partner forces to defend against aerial and ballistic threats. This is a clear defensive function aimed at protecting forces and assets, so it best fits the idea of supporting defense actions. The other options map to activities that aren’t primary defense actions in this context: establishing overseas bases is about basing and presence, cyber espionage is an intelligence activity rather than a defined defense action, and agriculture cooperation is civilian development and humanitarian in nature.