Department  Head The  department  head  implements  and  super- vises the execution of PQS topics that pertain to the  department.    The  department  head  also qualifies  personnel  for  watch  stations  and  for equipment/systems  operations.  The  department head  should  do  the  following: Set  standards  and  monitor  the  depart- ment’s PQS program Approve watch station qualification and recommend  final  qualification  to  the commanding  officer  or  approve  final qualification if so designated Designate  in  writing  those  individuals  who serve as qualifiers Coordinate with division officers, CPOs, and  LPOs  the  watch  station  qualifications and  advancement  goals  of  departmental personnel Approve  division’s  recommendations  for tailoring PQS standards and standard answers Recommend  interim  qualification  of  watch standers,  as  necessary Serve  as  chairman  of  the  departmental examining  board  (if  such  a  board  is required) PQS  Coordinator Another key individual in PQS matters is the command’s  PQS  coordinator.  The  PQS  coordi- nator  (either  an  officer  or  senior  petty  officer) should  be  the  focal  point  for  all  PQS  matters  that transcend  the  departmental  level.  The  PQS coordinator  is  responsible  for  ordering  all departmental PQS materials. In this latter role, the coordinator should order and store all-hands PQS  materials,  such  as  general  damage-control and  3-M  materials.  The  PQS  coordinator  should be a senior petty officer who is highly interested in training. In addition, the coordinator should have sufficient onboard experience to be familiar with  each  department’s  training  and  qualification program. The PQS coordinator should perform the  following  duties: Maintain  the  basic  system  references Maintain  PQS  software  (standards,  pro- gress charts, and so forth) Order  sufficient,  but  not  excessive,  quanti- ties  of  all-hands  PQS  materials,  3-M materials, and so forth Function as the central point for order- ing all PQS materials Advise the executive officer and planning board for training on all PQS matters Prepare any external PQS reports for the command when directed by higher autho- rity Executive  Officer/Training Officer The   executive   officer/training   officer   is responsible  for  formulating  and  administering  the unit’s  training  program.  PQS  should  be  an important part of that program. The executive officer/training  officer  should  do  the  follow- ing: Act  as  an  overall  training  supervisor Maintain  and  update  the  unit’s  instruction on  PQS  and  the  unit’s  notice  designating the qualifiers Monitor  the  PQS  program  through  the PQS  coordinator  and  the  planning  board for  training  and  review  progress  reports/ charts Reinforce command emphasis on PQS by linking it to routine administrative practices,  the  granting  of  special  requests, the  recommendation  for  advancement,  and so  forth Commanding  Officer The  key  ingredient  to  a  successful  PQS program  is  the  personal  involvement  of  the commanding  officer.  The  commanding 4-13