Which of the following is a DIVO responsibility?

• A. Maintains a division officer notebook
• B. Schedules and conducts training for division personnel
• C. Oversees ship's supply inventory
• D. Coordinates port calls

Answer: (A)

Maintaining a division officer notebook is a core administrative duty for a DIVO. This notebook acts as the central, living record of the division—tracking personnel qualifications, training status, task assignments, equipment, and any issues that arise. Keeping it current ensures continuity when shifts change, supports accountability, and gives the chain of command a clear picture of division readiness.

Other tasks tie to specific roles beyond the DIVO’s primary administrative focus: scheduling and conducting training is typically handled by the division’s training personnel or in coordination with the training department; overseeing the ship’s supply inventory falls under the Supply Officer; coordinating port calls is an operations/wardroom responsibility managed by the appropriate staff. The notebook provides the essential, ongoing administrative anchor for the DIVO’s duties.