Who is the Ombudsman?

• A. A liaison for the ship's interaction with port calls
• B. An official government liaison
• C. Usually the spouse of the triad as a liaison of what the ship is doing and when she might pull into port
• D. A member of the legal team

Answer: (C)

The Ombudsman is the volunteer bridge between the command and the ship’s families. On most ships, this role is filled by the spouse of a leader within the command triad, and the Ombudsman serves as the liaison who keeps families informed about what the ship is doing and when it might pull into port. They provide a reliable point of contact for questions and connect families with available support resources. This makes the described role the best fit because it centers on communication with families about the ship’s activities and port timing.

The other options describe roles that aren’t about family liaison or conveying ship movement to families, such as a port-operations liaison, an official government liaison, or a member of the legal team.