Which organization maintains DC, Firefighting and CBRN-D AELs?

• A. DCA
• B. DCC
• C. NAVSEA
• D. TYCOM

Answer: (A)

The organization responsible for maintaining DC, firefighting, and CBRN-D AELs is the Damage Control Assistant. The DCA oversees all aspects of damage control readiness on a ship, which includes keeping the Authorized/Allowable Equipment Lists current and aligned with approved gear, procedures, and training. They coordinate with supply and engineering to update the lists whenever new equipment is approved or existing gear is retired, ensuring the ship has the right equipment and documentation to perform DC and CBRN tasks effectively. The other entities serve different roles: the Damage Control Center is the on‑board control hub during operations, NAVSEA handles technical standards and ship systems at a program/engineering level, and TYCOM provides higher‑level policy and oversight, not the daily maintenance of the ship’s AELs.