Who serves as the Approving Officer for fuel onboard CVN ships?

• A. The V-4 Division Officer
• B. Supply Officer
• C. Stock Control
• D. S-1F

Answer: (B)

The key point is who has the authority to authorize fuel transactions on a carrier. On CVN ships, fuel management falls under the Supply Department, and the officer in charge of that department is the one styled as the Approving Officer for fuel. This position holds the authority to approve fuel issues and receipts, ensure proper documentation, and maintain accountability for all fuel stocks. It centralizes fuel control, supporting safety, regulatory compliance, and financial stewardship across the ship’s operations.

The other roles don’t carry that overall approval authority for fuel. The V-4 Division Officer leads a division within the air department and handles its day-to-day tasks, but the official Approving Officer for fuel sits with the Supply Officer. Stock Control is a function that tracks inventory but doesn’t authorize transactions, and S-1F is a shop within supply handling specific duties rather than serving as the approving authority.