Transitioning from which condition indicates the weapon is in a ready status to engage?

Condition 1 indicates that the weapon is in a ready status to engage. In this condition, the M9 Service Pistol is fully loaded, has a round in the chamber, and the safety is off. This allows the operator to take immediate action when necessary, ensuring swift engagement while still maintaining safety through the proper handling of the pistol.

In contrast, Condition 2 would not be ready for immediate use because it requires the hammer to be cocked but does not have a round chambered, which means further actions are needed before engagement. Condition 3, where there is a round in the magazine but not chambered, also requires steps to chamber a round before the weapon can be fired. Condition 4 indicates that the weapon is completely unloaded with no magazine inserted, rendering it unusable for immediate engagement. Therefore, moving from Condition 1 means the operator has a heightened readiness to respond swiftly to a threat, making it the correct answer for being in a ready status to engage.