Who should you call attention to on deck when someone enters?

Who should you call attention to on deck when someone enters?

• A. Command Duty Officer
• B. Officers O-5 and above
• C. Marines O-4 and above
• D. All of the above

Answer: (D)

On deck, you show respect to those who hold authority and are responsible for the area. The person in charge of the watch—the Command Duty Officer—sets the standard for the deck, so their presence requires immediate attention. In addition, officers of high rank—O-5 and above—carry authority that affects everyone on deck, so their entry also calls for attention. In a mixed Navy/Marine environment, Marine officers of O-4 and above are part of the leadership and should be acknowledged as well. Because all three categories represent authority or leadership that should be recognized, the correct approach is to render attention to all of them.

On deck, you show respect to those who hold authority and are responsible for the area. The person in charge of the watch—the Command Duty Officer—sets the standard for the deck, so their presence requires immediate attention. In addition, officers of high rank—O-5 and above—carry authority that affects everyone on deck, so their entry also calls for attention. In a mixed Navy/Marine environment, Marine officers of O-4 and above are part of the leadership and should be acknowledged as well. Because all three categories represent authority or leadership that should be recognized, the correct approach is to render attention to all of them.