MSO role?

• A. Conducts tasks under supervision of LMSO to prepare an OOV for launch and post-mission tasks following recovery and necessary turnaround checks to prepare OOV for relaunch
• B. Maintains sonar arrays
• C. Plans training
• D. Controls weapons release

Answer: (A)

MSO focuses on operating and supporting mission systems, particularly the unmanned off-board vehicle operations. Working under the supervision of the Lead Mission Systems Officer, the MSO handles tasks to get an OOV ready for launch and then performs post-mission work after recovery, including the necessary turnaround checks to prepare the OOV for relaunch. This role ensures the vehicle is properly configured, powered, and safe for operation, coordinating with the deck and mission systems team throughout launch, recovery, and re-prep. Other options describe responsibilities in different domains (sonar maintenance, training planning, or weapons control), not the mission systems and unmanned vehicle workflow that defines the MSO.