data  bank  is  questionable.  Unreliable  data  can  result in   unnecessary   retraining,   reduced   manpower availability,  or  skill  deficiencies.  The  PRCP  is  the management tool used to determine a unit’s readiness and skill deficiencies, It is used in conjunction with the  requirements  established  by  the  Commander, Second  Naval  Construction  Brigade  (COM2ND- NCB), and the Commander, Third Naval Construction Brigade  (COM3RDNCB),  which  are  issued  in  their joint   instruction   COMSECOND/COMTHIRDNCB- INST 1500.1 (series). Additionally, these skills have been  conveniently  classified  into  the  following  five major  categories: 1.  Individual  general  skills  (PRCP  040  -  090). These   are   essentially   nonmanipulative   skills (knowledge) 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 804), and typing  (PRCP  803). 4. Military skills (PRCP 901 - 981). These skills are  further  classified  into  three  subcategories: mobilization, disaster recovery, and Seabee combat readiness.  Examples  are  aircraft  embarkation  (PRCP 902); M-16 rifle use and familiarization (PRCP 953); and disaster recovery, heavy rescue (PRCP 979). 5.  Crew  experience  skills  (PRCP  1000A  -  1010A). These  skills  are  gained  by  working  with  others  on specific  projects.  Most  of  these  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 broken down into task elements.  Second,  a  standard  procedure  for  obtaining the  information  is  developed.  This  procedure  helps  to ensure  that  the  information,  regardless  of  where  it  is collected  or  by  whom,  meets  certain  standards  of acceptability.  The  third  step  is  the  actual  collection  of the  skill  data  and  includes  the  procedures  for submitting  the  data  to  the  data  bank. Skill  Definitions PRCP, NAVFAC P-458, volume I,  Skill  Defini- tions,  contains  a  definition  for  every  PRCP  skill identified  in  the  PRCP.  Each  definition  has  been jointly  approved  by  COM2NDNCB  and  COM3RD- NCB and applies to the entire NCF. PRCP Standards and Guides The   skill   definitions   alone   do   not   contain sufficiently  detailed  information  to  accurately  classify people,   nor   do   they   provide   any   classification procedures.  Recognizing  this,  the  Civil  Engineer Support  Office  (CESO)  conducted  special  Seabee workshops   where   the   PRCP,   NAVFAC   P-458, volume  II,  Standards  and  Guides,  was   developed under  the  guidance  of  CESO.  This  volume  consists  of seven  separate  manuals—one  for  each  Seabee  rating. The PRCP Standards and Guides  is the principal tool used  in  collecting  and  updating  skill  data.  By following the interviewing procedures in the PRCP Standards and Guides, a trained interviewer is able to classify  people  to  a  predetermined  skill  level  with  an acceptable  degree  of  uniformity.  With  a  thorough knowledge  of  the  tasks  required  of  each  skill,  anyone so authorized can classify others to an appropriate skill level by actually observing them perform the tasks, either in training or on the job. Skill   information   obtained   by   interview   or observation  is  recorded  on  the  individual’s  skill update  record  (fig.  1-1).  Skill  information  is forwarded  to  the  unit’s  training  department  where  it  is recorded   on   the   Seabee   Automated   Mobile Management  System  (SAMMS)  and  forwarded  to  the appropriate Naval Construction Regiment (NCR). The information   is   reviewed,   skill   deficiencies determined,  and  training  requirements  established  to maintain  the  unit’s  readiness.  Complete  instructions and  information  for  using  the  PRCP  skill  update record,  and  other  PRCP  data  processing  information, can be obtained from the training officer of the units participating in the program. As  a  crew/squad  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  also  are 1-2