Which of the following statements is true?

• A. The unit commander must approve each inspection.
• B. The annual count is fixed by higher headquarters.
• C. Informal inspections are scheduled by the safety office.
• D. Informal inspections are conducted as many as the unit commander requests.

Answer: (D)

Informal inspections are a flexible tool within a unit safety program, designed to be initiated when needed to keep safety checks current. The correct idea is that informal inspections are conducted as many as the unit commander requests, reflecting the commander's authority to direct safety oversight without needing separate approval for each check. This keeps inspections timely and responsive to real conditions on the ground.

If the process required the commander’s approval for every inspection, it would slow things down and reduce responsiveness. A fixed annual count set by higher headquarters doesn’t fit how units operate day to day, since safety needs can vary with workload and conditions. And if the safety office alone scheduled informal inspections, it would diminish the unit’s initiative and control over its own safety checks.