Who determines the annual count of informal inspections?

• A. The safety officer
• B. The unit commander
• C. The chief of staff
• D. The platoon leader

Answer: (B)

The idea being tested is who has the authority to set the schedule and scope of the unit’s safety inspections. The unit commander determines the annual count of informal inspections because they own the unit’s safety program, set priorities, and approve the inspection cadence to ensure readiness and compliance within available resources. The safety officer provides advice and may lead or coordinate inspections, but does not unilaterally set the overall count. Other roles, like the chief of staff or the platoon leader, play important duties, but they don’t establish the unit-wide annual number of informal inspections.