Overall in control of TCP?

• A. Lakehurst
• B. The ship's Maintenance Officer
• C. The Commanding Officer
• D. QA Office

Answer: (A)

Centralized test control for a complex program is handled by the shore-based test authority to ensure consistent procedures, safety, and coordination across all units involved. For ALRE testing, that responsibility sits with the Lakehurst facility, which acts as the designated hub for overseeing the Test Control Point. Lakehurst provides the official oversight, approves test plans, conducts safety and data-review processes, and coordinates across ships and shore activities.

The ship’s Maintenance Officer is responsible for keeping equipment in operational condition on board, following the maintenance plan. The Commanding Officer has overall authority on the ship, but the specific control of the TCP is centralized at the shore test organization to maintain consistency and safety across all platforms. The QA Office ensures quality within its scope but does not hold the overall control of the TCP.