Under the concept of Crew Resource Management, while the ultimate decision rests with the officer, which of the following best describes how input is obtained?

• A. The officer's personal preference
• B. Input from the most senior crew member
• C. Input from all crew members
• D. The incident commander makes the final decision after crew input

Answer: (C)

In Crew Resource Management, gathering input from every crew member is essential because it broadens situational awareness and surfacing diverse observations, concerns, and ideas helps prevent errors. When everyone is encouraged to speak up—regardless of rank—the team can notice changes in conditions, confirm shared understanding, and explore alternative tactics before acting. The officer still makes the final decision, but that decision is informed by the full range of input from all crew members. Relying on one person’s preference or only the most senior voice can overlook critical information, and describing the process as “final decision after crew input” doesn’t emphasize the broad, inclusive input that CRM promotes.