Who is the weapons officer at a station?

• A. E3 Or Above
• B. E4 Or Above
• C. E5 Or Above
• D. E6 Or Above

Answer: (C)

The weapons officer is the person in charge of weapons safety, handling, and accountability at a station. That role carries responsibility for enforcing safety programs, supervising watchstanders, and ensuring proper storage and security of armament systems. Because it requires trust, leadership, and the ability to enforce regulations, the position is reserved for someone with established experience and authority starting at the petty officer second class level and above. In other words, anyone at or above that rank can serve as the weapons officer, while the more junior sailors typically perform tasks under supervision and do not take on the duty of overseeing the weapons program.