Which role is the Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority?

• A. Cryptologic Resource Coordinator
• B. Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority
• C. Screen Commander
• D. Force Track Coordinator

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is understanding who oversees submarine activities within a coordinated naval operation. The Submarine Operations Coordinating Authority is the role specifically designated to manage and harmonize submarine tasks, directions, and safety with all other force elements. This person or cell acts as the central point for planning submarine engagement, ensuring proper tasking from higher commands, and deconflicting submarine operations with surface ships, aviation, and logistics to keep the mission safe and effective.

That focus makes it the best fit for coordinating submarine operations, whereas other roles serve different purposes. A cryptologic resource coordinator handles cryptologic support and resource allocation, not submarine tasking. A screen commander is responsible for protecting the force against air and some surface threats during screening, not coordinating submarine tasks. A force track coordinator deals with tracking information for the overall force, not specifically the coordination of submarine operations.