A class "B" fire develops on the weather deck amidships of a moored tank vessel. The fire party should man the __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — windward monitor and direct the foam onto a vertical surface while standing by with a charged hose to protect the monitor operator with water fog if needed

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: windward monitor and direct the foam onto a vertical surface while standing by with a charged hose to protect the monitor operator with water fog if needed.