SECTION 105 - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS (OCCSTDS)

Question 1

What is the purpose of Occupational Standards (OCCSTDS)?

Answer 1

OCCTDS are statements of the minimum skills required of Navy enlisted ratings as established by primary
(resource/warfare) sponsors.

Question 2

What is the primary basis for which OCCSTDS are used?

Answer 2

OCCSTDS are the basis for implementing and supporting actions for manning, distribution, training, and
advancement.

Question 3

Where are the remaining E4 and below OCCSTDS, that are not selected to be taught in “A” school, taught?

Answer 3

In “other” training environments (such as, but not limited to, individual and unit on-board training (OBT), on-the-
job training (OJT), proficiency training, etc.

Question 4

What is the role of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) as it pertains to OCCSTDS?

Answer 4

Review and approve OCCSTDS

Question 5

What is the role of the Office of Resource Sponsors as it pertains to OCCSTDS?

Answer 5

Review and approve the TTA (Training Task Analysis) report.

Question 6

What is the role of Fleet and Type Commanders as it pertains to OCCSTDS?

Answer 6

Ensure participation in the Navy Skills Management System (SMS) and the appropriate NTRR event. Also, review
proposed OCCSTDS for validity and pay-grade responsibility.

Question 7

What is the role of Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC) as it pertains to OCCSTDS?

Answer 7

Ensure SMS surveys are conducted and OCCSTDS are issued in a timely manner and coordinated with the
appropriate NTRR event schedule(s).

Question 8

What is the role of Naval Education Training Command (NETC) as it pertains to OCCSTDS?

Answer 8

Develop and implement training to meet the needs of the warfare sponsors utilizing OCCSTDS as training
objectives in the preparation of TTA, curricula and feedback systems.