If a sailor is returned from town drunk but has not committed any crime, what action should you take?

If a sailor is returned from town drunk but has not committed any crime, what action should you take?

• A. Call the CO for instructions
• B. Issue a military citation
• C. Set up a drunk watch and ensure his safety
• D. Send him back to town

Answer: (C)

Setting up a drunk watch and ensuring the sailor's safety is the appropriate action in this situation. When a sailor returns from town under the influence of alcohol, the primary responsibility of the Officer of the Deck (OOD) is to ensure the individual does not harm themselves or others and to maintain order on the ship. This option reflects the duty of care for all personnel aboard the vessel. Establishing a drunk watch allows for the monitoring of the sailor’s condition and prevents any potential accidents or injuries while they recover from their intoxication. It helps ensure their safety and that of the crew, while also adhering to military regulations and standards of conduct. The other options are less suitable as they do not prioritize the immediate need for safety and care in this situation. Calling the CO for instructions might delay necessary care, issuing a military citation implies a violation when none has occurred, and sending the sailor back into town is not responsible, as it puts the individual at risk.

Setting up a drunk watch and ensuring the sailor's safety is the appropriate action in this situation. When a sailor returns from town under the influence of alcohol, the primary responsibility of the Officer of the Deck (OOD) is to ensure the individual does not harm themselves or others and to maintain order on the ship.

This option reflects the duty of care for all personnel aboard the vessel. Establishing a drunk watch allows for the monitoring of the sailor’s condition and prevents any potential accidents or injuries while they recover from their intoxication. It helps ensure their safety and that of the crew, while also adhering to military regulations and standards of conduct.

The other options are less suitable as they do not prioritize the immediate need for safety and care in this situation. Calling the CO for instructions might delay necessary care, issuing a military citation implies a violation when none has occurred, and sending the sailor back into town is not responsible, as it puts the individual at risk.