Any unit that deviates from the baseline watchstanding policy must submit a waiver to?

• A. Operational Commander
• B. Commanding Officer
• C. Safety Officer
• D. Sector Commander

Answer: (A)

When a unit wants to depart from the established watchstanding baseline, a formal waiver is needed to authorize the exception. The person who has the authority to approve that exception is the Operational Commander, who oversees how watchstanding policies are applied across units and ensures consistency with mission requirements and safety considerations. The waiver process involves documenting the deviation, assessing risks, and outlining the impact on readiness and safety, with the Operational Commander giving final approval. The other roles may be involved in suggesting or implementing changes, but they do not hold the final authority to approve policy deviations.