Question

while underway, the junior officer of the deck (jood) is the principal assistant to which of the following individuals?

a) ood
b) commanding officer
c) executive officer
d) cdo

Explanation:

Identify the role of the Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD)

Underway watchstanding structures are defined by standard naval regulations and the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORM). The Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) is an officer or senior petty officer under instruction or assisting the Officer of the Deck (OOD).

Determine the principal relationship

The JOOD is designated as the principal assistant to the Officer of the Deck (OOD) while underway, helping to manage the bridge watch team, maintain the ship's deck log, and execute safe navigation.

Match with the given options

The principal assistant relationship is directly with the OOD, which corresponds to option A.

Answer:

• (A) OOD (Correct answer)
• (B) Commanding Officer
• (C) Executive Officer
• (D) CDO