How should the officer review the incident with the crew after the event?

• A. In a written format and submit the report to the chief for review
• B. And should keep the crew out of service until the process is completed
• C. And should do so after each incident
• D. To quickly issue disciplinary action for infractions

Answer: (C)

Debriefing the crew after an incident should happen promptly and be focused on learning and safety. This immediate discussion lets everyone recount what happened, review decisions, acknowledge what went well, and identify concrete improvements. Reviewing after each incident keeps the details fresh, reinforces safe practices, and drives assignable follow-up actions so changes are put in place without delay. While a written report may be needed for records, the essential step is the crew discussion that promotes accountability and a culture of continual improvement. Delaying the review by keeping the crew out of service or rushing to disciplinary action shifts the focus away from learning and safety, which isn’t how improvements are built.