Port Strobe,
I think you're getting the idea now. If you want the definitive answer, have a look at
LASORS, Section A, Appendix B. This starts on page 37 of the document (which is, confusingly, page 53 of the linked PDF file).
The only place I'm aware of that "sole manipulator of the controls" comes into play is currency for carrying passengers (three take-offs and landings as sole manipulator of the controls in the last 90 days). Although you must be sole manipulator of the controls to satisfy this currency requirement, you don't have to be P1 - you can be PUT.
FFF
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