will coordinate exercise and drill requirements of alldepartments into the unit’s operating schedule. ThePBFT will evaluate the overall results of the command'straining program and consider recommendations forimprovement.Organizational Membership of the PBFTEach member of the PBFT contributes to the plansfor training in a specific area as follows:EXECUTIVE OFFICER–The executive officeris designated as chairman and reports to thecommanding officer. He or she ensures thecommand follows the training program.TRAINING OFFICER–The training officer mayalso be the executive officer. He or sheconsolidates input from various departments,produces command-wide training plans, andobtains quotas for Navy schools.DEPARTMENT HEADS–The department headsgive input to the PBFT based on solicitationsfrom division officers and training groups withintheir department.SAFETY OFFICER–The safety officer givessafety training lectures and keeps safety trainingrecords.MEDICAL DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE–The medical department representativemay be a Chief Hospital Corpsman or medicalofficer. He or she provides input for schedulingmedical and first-aid training.COMMAND MASTER CHIEF–The commandmaster chief (CMC) is the senior enlistedrepresentative for the command.M A I N T E N A N C E A NDMATERIALMANAGEMENT COORDINATOR–Themaintenance and material management (3-M)coordinator addresses matters related to 3-Mtraining.CHIEF MASTER-AT-ARMS–The chiefmaster-at-arms (CMAA) addresses issues aboutphysical security, good order, and discipline.EDUCATIONAL SERVICES OFFICER–Theeducational services officer (ESO) is concernedwith correspondence courses, military leadershipexams, and advancement exams.DAMAGE CONTROL ASSISTANT–Thedamage control assistant (DCA) provides inputabout damage control and fire-fighting training,drills, and qualifications.Division officers are usually encouraged to attendthe PBFT to provide additional input and discusstraining requirements. As a senior or master chiefserving in the capacity of division officer or leadingchief, you will be responsible for a number oftraining-related tasks. You will provide yoursubordinates with the minimum training they need tofunction as “part of the team.” These tasks include thefollowing:Providing a weekly input to the department headbefore the PBFTAssigning qualification and advancement goalsto individuals within your divisionMonitoring the professional development ofyour subordinatesMaintaining training records and trainingrequirementsCATEGORIES OF TRAININGYou can accomplish training in any number of ways.The most effective training method is the one that worksbest for you. However, a single method of training isnormally inadequate to cover every trainingrequirement. Some of the more common trainingcategories are discussed in the following paragraphs:INDOCTRINATION (I DIVISION)–After recruittraining, probably the most important training period forpersonnel is the time when they receive indoctrinationat their first duty station. An I Division exposes newlyreporting personnel to the duties, responsibilities, andopportunities they will have aboard ship. I Divisionshould not be limited to fresh new recruits but shouldinclude every new member of the command. Aneffective I Division program must, at a minimum,clearly state the command’s mission and policies. IDivision makes personnel feel they are an important partof the command.PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS–Personnel qualification standards (PQS)provide the minimum level of knowledge and skillsrequired for qualification in a particular watch station.ON-THE-JOB TRAINING–On-the-job training(OJT) allows you to monitor personnel during routine5-12
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