Which statement best defines confirmation in CRM/FMS operations?

• A. Confirmation involves rushing procedures to save time
• B. Confirmation is the post-flight review of actions
• C. Verifying that information or an action is correct before execution
• D. Confirmation is optional if procedures are known

Answer: (C)

Confirmation in CRM/FMS operations means verifying that information or an action is correct before you execute it. This practice reduces the chance of errors caused by miscommunication, misreads, or incorrect data entry. In CRM, crew members confirm plans and decisions through clear callouts, read-backs, and cross-checks, ensuring everyone shares the same understanding before moving ahead. In FMS operations, confirmation involves checking inputs such as waypoints, altitudes, speeds, and mode selections on the flight management system before activating them, so the aircraft behaves as intended. Rushing procedures undermines safety, and post-flight reviews happen after the action, not before. Confirmation is not optional; it’s a fundamental safety discipline, whereas post-flight review is an analysis activity.