Which phrase indicates compliance with a prior instruction?

• A. I will comply with your last request
• B. Stand by
• C. Acknowledged
• D. Over

Answer: (A)

Indicating you will follow a prior instruction is the clear way to show you’ll act on what was just ordered, which is essential for keeping ship operations predictable and under control. The phrase that explicitly says you will comply with the last instruction leaves no doubt about your intent to act. It removes ambiguity about whether you intend to carry out the order, which is why it’s the most reliable in a command scenario. Other responses serve different purposes: stand by means you’re waiting for something else rather than committing to act; over simply ends a transmission and signals you’re expecting a reply; acknowledged shows you heard or understood but doesn’t promise compliance. So, the statement that commits to complying with the prior instruction best fulfills the need for clear, definite execution of orders.