Which statement is consistent with the policy on informal inspections per year?

• A. The schedule is fixed by policy to a specific number.
• B. The schedule is determined by the safety office.
• C. The schedule is determined by the unit commander.
• D. The schedule is based on incident history.

Answer: (C)

Informal inspections per year are scheduled under the unit commander’s authority, because the commander is responsible for the unit’s safety program and overall operations. This arrangement lets the cadence be tailored to mission tempo, identified hazards, and available resources, ensuring inspections stay relevant and practical for the unit’s specific conditions. A fixed schedule would be too rigid for varying operations, and while the safety office can provide guidance, it’s the unit commander who determines how often inspections occur. Relying on incident history alone tends to react to past events rather than proactively managing risk, so it doesn’t best capture how the scheduling should be set.