The planning board meets regularly to evaluate progress,  coordinate  action,  propose  changes  to  improve current training, and prepare for future requirements. They draw information from the personal knowledge of the members, reports of the ESO, and various control devices.  This  approach  often  can  identify  training problems   and   fix   responsibility   on   personnel, conditions,  or  conflicting  requirements.  The  planning board   should   regularly   examine   the   following conditions for their effect on training: l l l l l l l Changes  in  the  ship’s  operations The installation of new or improved equipment Changes in qualifications for advancement in rate Changes  in  personnel  assignments Changes  in  regulations  or  procedures  under which the ship operates The  completion  of  any  phase  of  the  training program An increase or decrease in training facilities or availability  of  training  establishments Educational Service Officer The  ESO  helps  the  executive  officer  administer  the ship’s training, information, and education programs, In large ships, an officer may hold the ESO job as a primary duty. In smaller ships, the executive officer acts as the ESO or assigns the job to another officer as a collateral duty. The ESO works with department and division training officers to conduct the overall training program and  special  training  programs.  The  ESO  has  the following  duties: l l l l Supervise  the  administration  and  operation  of  the ship’s training aids. Serve as a member of the ship’s planning board for  training. Maintain   contact   with   fleet   and   material command  or  bureau  controlled  training activities, and advise the planning board for training and other ship’s personnel of the use of such  facilities  for  training Secure  quotas  as  recommended  by  heads  of departments, for personnel attending fleet or functional  schools. l l l l l Assist examining boards by providing material and personnel as requested. Schedule  orientation  and  indoctrination  courses for  officer  and  enlisted  personnel. Direct  the  educational  services  program, including   interviewing   and   counseling personnel; processing applications for officer, enlisted,   and   correspondence   courses; administering  special  and  end-of-course  tests; and  helping  personnel  get  high  school,  college, business,  and  military  education  credits. Process  applications  and  conduct  necessary interviews and tests for limited duty officer, Naval  Academy  Preparatory  School,  Officer Candidate  School,  and  Naval  Reserve  Officer’s Training  Corps. Prepare, maintain, and submit required training records and reports. Engineering Training Officer The  engineer  officer  appoints  the  engineering training officer. He usually assigns the job to one of his assistant engineer officers as a collateral duty. The engineering  training  officer  has  the  following  duties: l l l l l l Help the engineer officer develop a department training  program  in  support  of  the  training objectives of the ship. Help  the  engineer  officer  develop  a  training program  to  provide  qualified  reliefs  for  key personnel. Implement  approved  training  plans  and  policies within the engineering department. Coordinate and help administer division training programs  within  the  engineering  department. This duty includes supervising the preparation of training  materials;  reviewing  curriculum, courses, and lesson plans; helping to select and train instructors; holding periodic evaluation of instruction  given  at  drills,  during  watch,  on station, and in the classroom; and procuring training aids and devices through the ESO. Prepare, maintain, and submit training records for the engineering department. Initiate  requests  for  training  supplies  and materials for the engineering department. 3-4