While preparing for a storm when elevated, the total weight of the COASTAL DRILLER is 14,150 kips, LM are 1,712,150 ft-kips, and TM are -9,905 ft-kips. The bow leg reaction is __________.

Correct Answer: Option A — 4,536 kips

Leg reaction forces are calculated using static equilibrium equations incorporating total weight, longitudinal moments (LM), and transverse moments (TM). For the specified values, the bow leg reaction resolves exactly to 4,536 kips.