Scoring  Interviews If interviewees have a Navy Enlisted Classifica- tion  (NEC)  in  the  skill  for  which  they  are  being interviewed, they are automatically assigned to that skill level without being interviewed for any of the lower  skill  levels.  When  interviewing,  you  should  use a positive approach. If the interviewees say they can do  the  related  work,  you  may  continue  with  the interview for the skill level; however, if they say they CANNOT do the work, it is obvious that you should go on to some other skill. The interviewees either do or do not know the skill. The decision is left up to the interviewer. ALL TASKS must be accomplished for each skill level. The results of the interview are then introduced  into  the  PRCP  system.  The  procedures used for doing this are contained in NAVFAC P-458, volume III, Systems Documentation. TRAINING Each training program is formulated to provide personnel with the skills needed to accomplish current missions and mobilization missions. The program is developed  according  to  the  pattern,  priorities,  and tempo  established  by  the  commanding  officer.  It covers   many   phases   from   orientation   courses   to special technical courses. The success of a training program  depends  upon  operational  commitments, policies, and directives from higher authorities. The experience,   previous   training   of   the   personnel assigned, and the availability of training facilities also impact  on  a  training  program’s  success.  Although much of the construction training is provided by class A and C-1 advanced schools and special construction battalion training (SCBT) courses, additional skill and experience  must  be  acquired. TRAINING  ORGANIZATION Navy  regulations  state  that  the  naval  mobile construction  battalion  (NMCB)  executive  officer supervises   and   coordinates   the   work,   exercises, training,  and  education  of  personnel  in  the  command. The   executive   officer   supervises   the   training   of officers, coordinates the planning and execution of the training program and, when necessary, acts to correct deficiencies  in  the  program.  The  executive  officer does this in the capacity as chief staff officer (CSO). The  executive  officer’s  principal  assistant  is  the  plans and  training  officer. Company  commanders  are  directly  responsible for training their company personnel and for fulfilling training  goals  established  by  the  commanding  officer. The  company  commanders  help  to  formulate  training programs, supervise training of subordinate officers, and direct technical military and general training of their  companies.  The  battalion  service  department heads  are  responsible  for  individual  training  in  their departments.  They  conduct  training  for  advancement and   administer   the   OPNAV-sponsored   general training.  Platoon  leaders  monitor  the  training  progress of personnel in their platoons. They directly supervise on-the-job  construction  and  military  training.  All petty officers assume the responsibility for training their members. Good petty officers are able to conduct effective  training  courses  using  lectures,  discussions, project work, and so on. The  plans  and  training  officer  is  assisted  by  a permanently  assigned  staff  of  three  or  four  petty officers and by additional personnel on a part-time basis as necessitated by the formal training work load. This group is headed by a chief petty officer. Group members   function   as   the   unit’s   central   training coordinators.   Responsible   for   the   entire   training program, this group is concerned with the formulation and  administration  of  both  the  formal  military  training program and the technical training program. These programs  include  formal  schools,  SCBT,  advanced base construction, and disaster recovery. Individual class assignments are formulated and administered within  each  company  and  must  correspond  to  the guidelines  established  by  the  plans  and  training officer. In   the   Amphibious   Construction   Battalion (PhibCB), the training officer may serve as assistant to the operations officer. The training officer arranges and  schedules  all  formal  training  of  officers  and enlisted   personnel.   The   PhibCB   training   officer performs essentially the same duties as the plans and training officer in the NMCB. However, the training program planned by the training officer of a PhibCB is  tailored  to  meet  the  specialized  mission  of  the PhibCB.  This  specially  tailored  training  program provides the knowledge that operational teams and crews apply in carrying out all phases of their primary mission. Included are seamanship, installation and operation  of  causeway  piers,  fuel  systems,  and  beach salvage  techniques. 1-7