USCG Exam PracticeAB watchkeeping and helm commands
When a helmsman receives the order 'right standard rudder,' what is the correct sequence of actions?
- ✓ Repeat the order back, execute it, then report 'my rudder is right standard'Correct
- B. Execute the order immediately, then repeat it back to confirm
- C. Repeat the order back, wait for confirmation from the conning officer, then execute
- D. Execute the order, log it in the bell book, then report to the conning officer
Why A is correct
The disciplined cycle is order — repeat back — execute — report. The helmsman answers 'right standard rudder, aye,' puts the rudder over, and reports 'my rudder is right standard.' Executing before repeating back breaks the closed-loop verification.
Cited:NAVEDTRA 14067 §1-2