When in command of a lifeboat under oars, the command "Backwater" means to __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — row in astern motion
The command 'Backwater' directs all oarsmen to reverse their stroke, propelling the lifeboat in an astern motion to maneuver or halt headway safely.
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