TRAINING SUBORDINATES Learning   Objectives:   Recall  the  duties  and responsibilities of the training petty officer. Recognize the  importance  of  training  subordinates.  Recall instructional methods and techniques. Recall the procedures for using training aids. Recall the command training team (CTT) process. Have  you  ever  asked  yourself,  “What  is  the  best and  most  effective  way  to  train  my  people?”  Well,  a good   way   to   start   is   to   review   the   guidelines   and training   policies   stated   in   OPNAVINST   3120.32, Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, chapter 8. The  more  senior  a  petty  officer,  the  greater  his  or her responsibilities are for training. As a second class petty officer, you need to know various techniques for conducting  a  proper  and  effective  training  program. Inadequate training practices can affect the operational readiness and performance of your command. Training  is  one  of  the  most  important  challenges we   face   as   petty   officers.   We   can   expect   top performance from our Navy personnel only when their knowledge and skills are up to the requirements of their billets.  The  better  trained  our  Sailors  are,  the  more productive   they   will   be.   Informal   training   is continuous,  such  as  on-the-job  training  (OJT),  PQS, and counseling sessions. Additionally we enhance our subordinates’  knowledge   and   skills   through   more formal  training  programs.  This  section  covers  basic features and requirements of training and instructional methods and techniques. Training is the process of imparting knowledge to people so that they become capable of performing their assigned duties in an acceptable manner. Training also is  used  to  qualify  people  to  perform  in  positions  of greater difficulty and responsibility. RESPONSIBILITIES OF A TRAINING PETTY OFFICER As a petty officer second class, you are required to be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of a training petty officer. This assignment most likely will be  a  collateral  duty.  You  will  assist  in  administering training within your assigned area. Some of the duties and  responsibilities  of  a  training  petty  officer  are  as follows:    Assist in planning, developing, and coordinating the training program.    Develop monthly training schedules.    Provide   and/or   assign   instructors   to   give training.    Provide   training   to   assigned   instructors   in methods of instruction to be used for a lesson.    Oversee preparation of training materials. Assist in advancement training for personnel.    Observe   training/instructors   to   ensure requirements are met.    Maintain training records.    Keep  personnel  informed  of  PQS  and  training progress  by  using  records  such  as  charts  and graphs.    Inform personnel of fleet and service schools.    Provide   information   on   Navy   and   DANTES courses, and aid in applying for courses. For further detailed information on the duties and responsibilities  of  a  training  petty  officer,  consult  the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32. 1-14 Q12. Why should improvements under the continuous improvement program be standardized? 1. To make the improvement available to everyone 2. To recognize the individual that came up with the improvement 3. To reduce expenditures for similar tasks 4. To   maintain   the   improvements   within the command REVIEW QUESTION Q13. What is one of the most important challenges we face as petty officers when dealing with subordinates 1. Training 2. Scheduling 3. Production 4. Administration REVIEW QUESTION