Which readiness rating is shown for a boat with waivers and restrictive discrepancies?

• A. Bravo restricted
• B. Bravo
• C. Charlie
• D. Delta

Answer: (A)

Readiness ratings reflect how capable a boat is to perform its assigned missions. When there are waivers and restrictive discrepancies, the boat isn’t fully mission capable, but it can still operate within defined limits. That situation is described by a Bravo restricted status. The basic Bravo rating means there are material deficiencies, but the vessel can still deploy with waivers; adding “restricted” indicates those deficiencies come with operational limitations and approved restrictions.

In contrast, a plain Bravo would lack those explicit restrictions, a Charlie rating implies more significant limitations that hinder mission capability, and a Delta rating indicates non-mission capability. So, the presence of waivers plus restrictive discrepancies points to Bravo restricted.