Question 312Deck Safety70% to pass
What should be used to send the group "Bearing 074° True"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) A074.
The reason is that in the US Coast Guard Captain's License Examinations, the proper format to communicate a bearing in degrees True is to use the letter 'A' followed by the 3-digit bearing number. This is in accordance with the standard navigation practices and regulations followed by the US Coast Guard.
The other options are incorrect because B074T would indicate a bearing in degrees Magnetic, A074T would indicate a bearing in degrees True with an additional 'T' which is unnecessary, and B074 would indicate a bearing in degrees Magnetic without the required 'A' prefix.
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