Among the four submarine departments, which handles navigation and operations?

• A. Navigation/Operations
• B. Engineering
• C. Weapons
• D. Supply

Answer: (A)

The department that handles navigation and operations is the team responsible for guiding the submarine, plotting courses, determining the vessel’s exact position, and running the ship’s day-to-day activities from the control room and bridge. They manage movement, depth, speed, and maneuvering, coordinating with the captain to execute the mission plan and ensure safe transit. The other departments have different focuses: Engineering runs propulsion and all plant systems, Weapons maintains the armament and combat systems, and Supply handles provisioning and logistics. This combination makes Navigation/Operations the group dedicated to navigation and overall ship operations.