Naval    Construction    Brigade    (COMSECONDNCB), and  Commander,  Third  Naval  Construction  Brigade (COMTHIRDNCB),  which  are  issued  in  their  joint instruction   COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCBINST 1500.1 (series). This instruction identifies and defines the   skills   required   for   peacetime   and   contingency operations to be met and it specifies the required number of personnel to be trained in each skill. These skills are classified into the following five major categories: 1. Individual  general  skills (PRCP 040 - 090). These are essentially knowledge skills related to two or more ratings, such as material liaison office operation (PRCP 040), instructing (PRCP 080), and safety (PRCP 090). 2. Individual rating skills (PRCP 100 - 760). These are primarily manipulative skills associated with one of the  seven  Occupational  Field  13  (Construction)  ratings. Some  examples  are  light-frame  construction  (PRCP 150), for the Builder; cable splicing (PRCP 237), for the Construction   Electrician;   and   shore-based   boiler operation (PRCP 720), for the Utilitiesman. 3. Individual   special   skills  (PRCP  800  -  830). These  are  technical  skills  performed  by  personnel  in several   ratings,   including   people   that   are   not   in Occupational Field 13; for example, forklift operation (PRCP  800),  ham  radio  operation  (PRCP  840),  and typing (PRCP 803). 4. Military   skills  (PRCP  901  -  981).  These  skills are   further   classified   into   the   following   three subcategories:   mobilization,   disaster   recovery,   and Seabee   combat   readiness.   Examples   are   aircraft embarkation   (PRCP   902),   M-16   rifle   use   and familiarization   (PRCP   953),   disaster   recovery,   and heavy rescue (PRCP 979). 5. Crew experience skills (PRCP 1000A - 1010A). These  skills  are  obtained  through  on-the-job  training (OJT).   Most   projects   are   related   to   advanced   base construction,  such  as  observation  tower  (PRCP  1002A), fire  fighting  (PRCP  1009A),  and  bunker  construction (PRCP 1008A). A  skill  inventory  has  three  principal  steps.  First, each  skill  is  closely  defined  and  divided  into  task elements.  Second,  a  standard  procedure  for  obtaining the  information  is  developed.  This  procedure  helps make   sure   the   information   is   collected   and   that   it meets with certain standards of acceptability. The third step  is  the  actual  collection  of  the  skill  data  and  it includes the procedures for submitting the data to the data bank. PRCP  STANDARDS  AND  GUIDES Skill   definitions   alone   contain   insufficient information to classify people accurately, and they do not provide any cl ossification procedures. Therefore, in recognizing  this  fact,  the  Civil  Engineer  Support  Office (CESO)  conducted  special  Seabee  workshops.  As  a result,  the  PRCP,  NAVFAC  P-458,   Standards   and Guides,  was  developed  under  the  guidance  of  CESO. The interviewing procedures as set forth in the PRCP Standards and Guides allow the trained interviewer to classify  people  to  a  predetermined  skill  level  with  an acceptable degree of uniformity. With your knowledge of  the  tasks  required,  you  are  authorized  to  classify others to an appropriate skill level by observing their performance,  either  in  training  or  on  the  job. Skill   information   obtained   by   interview   or observation is recorded on the individual’s skill update record. This form is then generated by each command and may vary in format. The skill information is then forwarded to the S-7 department. This is recorded on the Seabee   Automated   Mobile   Management   System (SAMMS)  and  then  forwarded  to  the  appropriate  Naval Construction   Regiment   (NCR).   The   information   is reviewed,  the  skill  deficiencies  are  determined,  and training  requirements  are  established  to  maintain  the readiness   of   the   unit.   Complete   instructions   and information for the use of the PRCP skill update record and  other  PRCP  data  processing  information  can  be obtained from the training officer (S-7), or NAVFAC P-458, Standards and Guides for Builder,  volume 1, and COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST   1500.1 (series). As a crew leader, you are directly responsible for using   the   PRCP   Standards   and   Guides   to   assist   a designated   interviewer   in   maintaining   an   accurate skill   profile   on   your   personnel.   You   are   also responsible  for  providing  the  initial  information  for the PRCP data bank. Any subsequent updating of this initial  information  for  each  person  is  based  on  their performance  while  on  the  job  (which  you  observe), completed   training,   and   regular   interviews.   Newly reported   personnel,   regardless   of   previous assignment, require an interview within 30 days from reporting onboard an NCF unit. PRCP  INTERVIEWS Two  types  of  PRCP  interviews  are  in  use  today. The  first  and  most  important  is  the  individual  rating skill interviews. The second type is simply called other 1-2