be  performed  by  the  trainees.  Then  point  out  to  the trainees  their  place  on  the  team  and  explain  to  them their  role  in  accomplishing  the  mission  of  the  unit. Stress the advantages of their doing the job well, and how the training benefits them, their organization, and the Seabees. The trainers should also explain facts about the job to  be  done,  principles  that  are  proven  and  workable, and directions on ways to do the job safely, easily, and economically.  Explain  also,  any  technical  terms  or techniques that will improve the skills of the trainees. Furthermore,  stress  the  importance  of  teamwork  and attention to detail in each operation of a job. The   trainers   and   trainees   are   to   discuss   the problems that arise in doing a job, and try to clear up any  questions  the  trainees  may  have  concerning  the job.  Trainers  are  to  point  out  to  the  trainees  the similarities   of   different   jobs.   Furthermore,   trainers are   to   cover   the   relationship   of   procedures   in   a particular  job  to  things  with  which  the  trainees  are already  familiar.  This  way  the  trainees  learn  through association   with   past   experiences.   Also   important, trainers are to discuss the progress of the trainees. The  most  valuable  end  product  of  a  peacetime military   operation   is   well-trained   personnel. Regardless  of  the  unit’s  mission,  you  must  have trained  personnel  to  carry  it  out.  All  petty  officers  in the  Navy  are  responsible  for  training  the  personnel under  their  immediate  supervision.  Do  NOT  take  this responsibility  lightly. SYSTEMATIC  TRAINING Effective training requires a great deal of planning and  directed  effort.  To  prevent  a  haphazard  approach to the job of training, you must organize materials into logical   sequence   and   use   an   accurate   method   to measure  the  results.  When  any  learning  takes  place, there  will  be  results.  When  no  learning  takes  place, you  have  not  trained.  The  following  four  steps  are provided to help you plan and carry out your training programs: Encourage learning by using the correct training methods. Measure   achievement   at   regular   intervals   to assure that learning is taking place. Record  results  to  document  progress  and  to improve your training system. Reward or recognize those who perform. 1-9 Evaluation Evaluations  are  worthwhile  tools.  Both  you  and the   trainee   will   want   an   evaluation   of   the   work accomplished.   Generally,   the   most   valid   trainer evaluations are obtained by testing the trainees. When they  have  learned  to  perform  in  a  highly  satisfactory manner,  this  is  the  best  indication  that  training  has occurred.   Personnel   must   be   trained   correctly. Improper  training,  in  many  cases,  is  worse  than  no training at all. Performance Testing Performance testing enables you to do a better job of conducting an OJT program. Use performance tests to  find  how  well  your  trainees  are  doing  their  jobs. However, it is difficult to find a test that truly assists you  in  evaluating  performance. Performance  tests  should  enable  you  to  rate  the work  of  subordinates  accurately  enough  to  carry  out the  following  objectives: To   help   you   determine   the   qualifications   of personnel To aid you in rating the improvement of persons To  help  you  determine  whether  trainees  can actually perform To   assist   you   in   assigning   new   people   to particular jobs To   help   you   locate   trainees   strengths   and weaknesses Since  it  is  a  practical  check  on  a  work  project,  a performance test must be conducted in a sample work situation  in  which  the  trainee  performs  some  active task that can be examined. The testis not designed to measure what a person knows about the job (a written or  oral  test  may  fill  that  need  for  you).  Instead,  it  is intended   to   help   you   rate   that   person’s   ability   to actually  do  the  job.  Do  your  best  in  organizing  and administering the performance test. There will always be  room  for  improvement  in  most  of  the  testing  that you do. CONSTRUCTION   ADMINISTRATION Proper   administration   and   planning   are   the backbone of any project (large or small), and they are just as important as constructing the project. You  will  have  personnel  assigned  to  you  whom you   must   employ   effectively   and   safely.   Your