Who is usually the delegated convening authority for class C-E mishaps?

• A. Wing/CC
• B. Numbered Air Force (NAF)
• C. Chief of Maintenance
• D. Base Commander

Answer: (A)

The question tests who is authorized to appoint the formal investigation when a mishap falls in the mid-level categories (Class C through E). The key idea is that someone at the wing level has the authority to convene and oversee the Mishap Investigation Board for these incidents, ensuring proper scope, resources, and cross-unit coordination.

Usually, the Wing Commander serves as the delegated convening authority for Class C–E mishaps. This position has the right level of authority and visibility to direct investigations that involve multiple units within the wing and to coordinate with higher levels if needed. The other options aren’t the typical convening authority for these mid-level mishaps: a Numbered Air Force is a higher echelon and isn’t the standard appointing official for a single base’s mid-level incident; the Chief of Maintenance doesn’t hold the authority to convene investigations; and the base commander’s role in this context is generally superseded by the wing-level authority when a wing is the primary operational entity.