Question 547Navigation General

The correct answer is B) R (ROUTINE). When operating under Naval Control of Shipping (NCS), a routine message that does not require a higher precedence would be assigned the R (ROUTINE) precedence. This is the standard precedence for messages that are not time-sensitive and do not require immediate attention. The other options are incorrect because: A) O (IMMEDIATE) is reserved for the most urgent messages that require immediate action. C) P (PRIORITY) is for messages that are important but not as time-sensitive as an immediate message. D) Z (FLASH) is the highest precedence, used only for the most critical and time-sensitive messages.