In the OFO appeals chain, which position typically appears immediately before the District Manager (DM)?

• A. IIC
• B. Frontline Supervisor
• C. Mini-Circuit Supervisor
• D. Executive Associate for Regulatory Operations

Answer: (B)

In this OFO appeals chain, decisions rise step by step through supervisory levels until they reach the District Manager. The Frontline Supervisor sits directly above the inspectors who handle the day-to-day work, so they’re the natural next escalation point for an appeal. They review the issue, gather any needed information, and forward it up the chain to the District Manager.

The other roles exist in different parts of the organization or at different levels of the escalation path, so they aren’t the standard immediate predecessor to the District Manager in the appeals process.