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Before assuming an engineering watch, what must the oncoming watchstander do prior to formally relieving?

  1. A. Sign the engineering log and proceed directly to the assigned station
  2. B. Receive a verbal briefing from the outgoing watchstander, then immediately relieve
  3. Tour the space, check actual machinery condition against the logs, and confirm all standing orders before relievingCorrect
  4. D. Contact the bridge for permission to relieve the watch

Why C is correct

NAVEDTRA 14104 §1-1 specifies that the oncoming watchstander must be fully informed of the plant lineup, equipment out of service, abnormal readings, and standing orders, then tour the space and check actual conditions against the logs before formally relieving. Nothing is taken for granted or assumed unchanged.

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