Who may the CA delegate their authority for the purpose of excusing members?

• A. The SJA
• B. The CM
• C. The JAG
• D. The CDO

Answer: (A)

The action tests who can handle legal and administrative decisions on behalf of the commanding authority when it comes to excusing members. The Staff Judge Advocate is the commanding authority’s legal advisor and is specifically empowered to exercise or delegate legal actions for the CA, including approving or processing excusals of members. This arrangement ensures decisions are legally sound and consistent with regulations while allowing timely handling at the unit level rather than looping every matter back up to the top. The other roles listed do not carry the same combination of delegated legal authority and responsibility for excusing members, so they’re not the correct choice in this context.