Which of the following is NOT a common Restricted Line (RL) community?

• A. Engineering Duty Officer (EDO), Aerospace Engineering Duty Officer (AEDO), Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officer (AMDO), Public Affairs Officer (PAO).
• B. Civil Engineer Corps (CEC).
• C. Public Affairs Officer (PAO).
• D. Human Resources (HR).

Answer: (B)

In Navy officer career paths, Restricted Line officers perform specialized staff duties and are not typically eligible to command at sea. Roles like Engineering Duty Officers and their Aerospace counterparts, Aerospace Maintenance Duty Officers, and Public Affairs Officers fit this Restricted Line category. The Civil Engineer Corps, however, is a Staff Corps rather than a Restricted Line, focusing on civil engineering, construction, and facilities within the Navy. Its officers follow a different designation and career path from RL tracks, so it isn’t considered a common Restricted Line community. That’s why the Civil Engineer Corps is the right choice for “NOT a common Restricted Line community.”