Which statement accurately describes the minimal staffing configuration required by the baseline policy?

Which statement accurately describes the minimal staffing configuration required by the baseline policy?

• A. Two watch positions and one CDO
• B. One watch position and zero CDO
• C. Three watch positions and two CDOs
• D. Two watch positions and two CDOs

Answer: (A)

Minimal staffing is about ensuring continuous monitoring with appropriate supervision without overstaffing. Having two watch positions keeps ongoing coverage and allows for smooth handoffs, while one CDO provides the necessary supervision and decision-making authority. This combination ensures both reliable monitoring and proper leadership. The other setups either leave gaps in coverage (too few watch positions or no supervisor) or add more staff than required (extra watch positions or extra CDOs), which is beyond the baseline.

Minimal staffing is about ensuring continuous monitoring with appropriate supervision without overstaffing. Having two watch positions keeps ongoing coverage and allows for smooth handoffs, while one CDO provides the necessary supervision and decision-making authority. This combination ensures both reliable monitoring and proper leadership. The other setups either leave gaps in coverage (too few watch positions or no supervisor) or add more staff than required (extra watch positions or extra CDOs), which is beyond the baseline.