Which type of unit is specified as having a weapons officer?

• A. Air Stations
• B. Ground Units
• C. Afloat Units With More Than 4 Officers
• D. Submarine Units

Answer: (C)

The question targets who is designated as the weapons officer based on unit size. A weapons officer is assigned on afloat units that have larger crews and more complex weapon systems, to be the single point of accountability for weapons safety, readiness, training, and procedures. When a ship or afloat unit has more than a small cadre of officers, this role helps coordinate all weapon-related activities across departments and ensures proper oversight.

Shore-based units like air stations or ground units typically follow different leadership structures and don’t carry this afloat-specific designation. Submarine units have their own specialized command and weapon control arrangements that don’t align with the afloat-crew-size rule described. Therefore, the only category that aligns with having a dedicated weapons officer as defined is afloat units with more than four officers.