3.
4.
5.
6.
Have the person or team rehearse the operation
drill record (fig. 3-4) at each watch station to indicate
slowly and without pressure.
the status of training for watch personnel.
Drill for greater accuracy and speed. Work on
PERSONNEL ADVANCEMENT REQUIRE-
correct procedures in early drills, and work on
MENTS.– PARs are rating-related statements about
speed as drills progress.
what a trainee should be able to do to show that he is
Have the person or team perform the operation.
qualified for advancement. Each person must have all
PARs signed off as a requirement for advancement. By
Evaluate the performance. Hold a critique to
signing off a PAR statement, the supervisor agrees that
point out errors and recommend ways to
improve performance. Give praise where it is
due.
Individuals and teams should be cross trained in the
minimum operating requirements of a ship or
department. The purpose is to have minimally qualified
persons who can step in when the person or team that
normally does a given job is transferred or becomes a
casualty. When training has been done, rotate personnel
through the various duties and watch stations and
conduct drills as you do so. That way, they will have
some experience before they may be called on to step in
and do the job. In small ships, all hands should learn the
ship’s operations so they can take over any number of
duties if necessary. On larger ships, it may be necessary
to limit training to the department. Keep an individual
the person has demonstrated the minimum knowledge
and skill necessary to do the job. The supervisor also
may sign the PAR statement if he believes the person
can do the job, but there is no equipment or opportunity
to demonstrate that ability. Supervisors should help their
subordinates prepare for PARs sign-off in the following
ways: Provide manuals, publications, operating
instructions, and safety precautions; hold on-the-job
training; and keep trainees busy in productive learning
situations.
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION STAN-
DARDS.– PQS, OPNAVINST 3500.34B, is a program
to qualify officer and enlisted personnel to perform
assigned duties. NAVEDTRA 43100-1, Handbook on
Personnel Qualification Standards, provides
information on the PQS concept and describes its use in
Figure 3-4.-A sample individual drill record for engine-room personnel.
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