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When a sailor has a medical emergency, the immediate goal is to get urgent care while keeping the person safe and accounted for. The Division Officer should move quickly to activate medical help, assign a buddy to stay with the sailor and assist as needed, alert medical staff so they can respond promptly, and document everything for accountability and follow-up. This approach ensures the sailor receives timely treatment, someone is continuously watching and aiding them, the medical responders are informed without delay, and there is a clear record of what happened and what actions were taken.

Choosing to ignore the incident is unsafe because it delays care and endangers the sailor. Limiting the response to just notifying a supervisor omits the critical step of getting medical attention right away. Waiting for permission before acting introduces avoidable delays in a time-sensitive situation.