RP 3 & 2 (Module II) Occupational Standards

religious program tasks which do not require or- dination or licensing. Even though members of the rating are required to support chaplains and persons of all faith groups, a Religious Program Specialist does not conduct worship services, ad- minister sacraments and ordinances, or function as a pastoral counselor. RPs cannot exercise any of the ministerial functions of a clergyperson or Navy chaplain. This module provides information that is directly related to certain occupational stand- ards for RP3 and RP2. Module I (Personnel Support) and Module III (Administration) are also under development and will provide infor- mation on the remainder of the occupational standards for RP3 and RP2 not covered in this module. Occupational standards comprise the tasks that enlisted personnel must accomplish in order to meet the Navy’s requirements. These occupational requirements form the basis for personnel training, advancement, and distribu- tion. It is important to remember that occupational standards are minimum standards representing the lowest level of skill that all per- sonnel must possess in order to function effec- tively at a given rate. Figure II-1-2 shows the specific occupational standards for RP3 and RP2 that will be discussed in this module. Rate training manuals are revised periodi- cally to conform with official publications, directives, documents, and instructions on which they are based. RPs should always refer to the official sources in the performance of their duties. Rate training manuals are primarily developed to help applicants prepare for ad- vancement to the next highest paygrade. However, the personnel who prepare the fleet- wide examinations for advancement will always use the most recent material in writing examina- tion questions. This is one important reason the RP should stay completely informed on any changes that occur in official publications. To assist personnel in studying for advance- ment, the Bibliography for Advancement Study OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR RP 3 & 2 (MODULE II) RATE OCCUPATIONAL STANDARD NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD RP3 52007 M A I N T A I N F I N A N C I A L A ND P R O P E R T Y C O N T R O L R E C- ORDS RP2 52008 P R E P A R E D O C U M E N T S F OR PROCUREMENT AND REIM- BURSEMENT OF AUXILIARY AND CONTRACT CHAPLAINS RP2 52024 MAINTAIN OPERATING TAR- GET (OPTAR) RECORDS AND D E P A R T M E N T A L B U D G E T RECORDS RP3 54636 REQUISITION SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT RP3 54637 I N V E N T O R Y S U P P L I E S A ND EQUIPMENT Figure II-1-2.—RP 3 & 2 (Module II) Occupational Standards. 1-2