Which reference outlines the duties of a DCPO?

• A. NTTP 3-20
• B. JP 3-0
• C. NAVEDTRA 10000
• D. MCWP 3-40

Answer: (A)

The duties of a DCPO are defined in NTTP 3-20. This Navy document provides the authoritative guidance on damage control, including the DCPO’s responsibilities such as leading the damage control division, ensuring readiness and training for the DC teams, supervising watch standing and casualty response, and coordinating with the Engineering Department and the Commanding Officer during emergencies. It lays out how casualty control is organized aboard ship and how the DCPO fits into the command structure to maintain ship integrity under both drills and real incidents. Because this publication concentrates specifically on damage control doctrine and the roles within it, it’s the most appropriate reference for outlining what a DCPO is expected to do. Other references cover broader topics or are not Navy shipboard damage control-specific, so they don’t outline the DCPO duties in the same authoritative way.