Which rescue team will only respond to off-ship casualties?

• A. Rescue and Assistance Team
• B. On-Scene Response Unit
• C. Medical Support Team
• D. Damage Control Team

Answer: (A)

This item tests understanding of which unit is specialized for off-ship casualty response. The Rescue and Assistance Team is built to locate, extract, and provide initial aid to personnel who are off the ship, coordinating with external rescue assets as needed. Its scope is specific to off-ship casualties, not onboard emergencies or shipboard damage control. The other teams have roles tied to on-ship incidents (On-Scene Response Unit), medical care on or off the ship (Medical Support Team), or controlling damage aboard the vessel (Damage Control Team). So the Rescue and Assistance Team fits the description of responding only to off-ship casualties.