Who is responsible for approving and distributing formal directives related to SORM within a unit?

• A. The Division Officer.
• B. The Unit's Work Center.
• C. The Commanding Officer, with formal distribution and training to unit personnel.
• D. The Chief Financial Officer.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is who holds the authority to approve formal directives that govern how a unit operates under SORM and ensure those directives are shared and understood by everyone. In a unit, the commanding officer has the responsibility and authority to approve these formal directives and ensure they’re distributed to all personnel. They also oversee the training required to ensure everyone knows and complies with the directives. This creates consistent standards across the unit and accountability for adherence. The division officer and the unit’s work center can help implement and communicate the directives, but they do not hold the ultimate authority to approve and mandate distribution and training. The chief financial officer is not involved in approving or distributing SORM directives.