License examiner/mishap investigator designated by

• A. EO2
• B. Equipment officer
• C. EO3
• D. CO

Answer: (D)

Authority to designate who can issue forklift licenses and investigate mishaps lies with the commanding officer. In naval settings, the CO has the ultimate responsibility for safety training and incident investigations, and can appoint a qualified person to carry out licensing and mishap investigation duties on behalf of the command. This ensures proper authority, accountability, and alignment with policy, and that the person has the right credentials and access to enforce procedures.

Other roles such as the equipment officer or engineering officers do important work related to equipment readiness and operations, but they do not hold the command-level authority to appoint license examiners or mishap investigators. Their involvement may support safety and training, but the designation itself comes from the CO.