Which guideline from the 10 Commandments emphasizes maintaining clear group communication?

• A. Go one at a time
• B. Pause at critical decision points
• C. Communicate
• D. Never go first

Answer: (C)

Clear group communication is the mechanism that keeps everyone aligned, informed, and ready to adapt to changes. The guideline that emphasizes this has to be the one that explicitly calls for sharing information, confirming understanding, and updating the team as plans unfold. When people consistently communicate—calling out progress, hazards, decisions, and next steps—the whole group maintains a shared picture of what’s happening, which reduces confusion and errors and keeps the operation cohesive.

The other options involve process or safety aspects that help structure actions, but they don’t directly ensure ongoing, open information flow. So the best fit for maintaining clear group communication is the guideline to communicate.