Which role is the Screen Commander?

• A. Launch Area Coordinator
• B. Cryptologic Resource Coordinator
• C. Screen Commander
• D. Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority

Answer: (C)

The Screen Commander is the officer responsible for planning and directing the protective screen around a high‑value unit and executing that screen plan. This role coordinates the surface ships assigned to the screen, ensuring radar coverage, tracking of contacts, and timely engagement decisions. They allocate sectors of responsibility, manage how ships move and react, and maintain a coherent picture of the battlespace while coordinating with other warfare players (air defense, surface warfare, etc.) to keep the protected unit safe.

Other roles mentioned pertain to different mission areas—missile launch area coordination, cryptologic resource management, or submarine operations coordination—so they describe different responsibilities. The Screen Commander specifically matches the duties of directing and controlling the protective screen.