Section 3 F-H

Question 1

State the purpose of a Business Case Analysis.

Answer 1

Structured methodology to facilitate its decision-making process. It is a continuous process from conception to implementation.

Question 2

Explain the purpose of the executive summary of a BCA.

Answer 2

To provide a concise summary of the key highlights of a business case.

Question 3

Describe how strategic alignment is important in a BCA.

Answer 3

Provides an understanding of how the initiative aligns with the overall business plan of the Navy and how it may impact other initiatives.

Question 4

Explain the purpose of the alternatives section of a BCA.

Answer 4

Provides the reader with an outline of the realm of possibilities that are available to address the problem or opportunity.

Question 5

Discuss risk assessment in decision making of a BCA.

Answer 5

Provides an understanding of the risks related to the initiative and how risks vary by viable alternative. Must be performed as a component of the BCA.

Question 6

Explain how cost benefit impacts a BCA

Answer 6

ensures readers can easily understand and compare the initial and on-going expenditures to the expected financial and non-financial benefits, for each viable alternative.

Question 7

Explain the final stages of a BCA.

Answer 7

• Conclusions and recommendations: Selected alternative to impact, risk, and cost/benefit.
• Implementation Strategy: Provides resources the BCA must allocate (people,money,time).
• Review and approval: States who and how the business case has been resolved and approved.

Question 8

State the purpose of the TPP

Answer 8

To describe all training and training support elements, required to provide trained personnel to operate and maintain systems or equipment, or perform tasks and functions.

Question 9

Discuss the six triggers a TPP is required to document.

Answer 9

• New training course
• Training course deletion
• Modified training course (revision)
• Change in course length
• Change in course instructional strategy
• Training course transfer between CCAs

Question 10

Explain the reasons to undertake the development of a new course, the revision of an existing course or the deactivation of a course.

Answer 10

Navy Training System Plan
Tasking by higher authority
Internal course reviews and local command initiatives
External course reviews
Surveillance and external feedback
Training appraisal
Updated OCCSTDs
Enlisted Rating merger

Question 11

Explain who has the initial approval authority os a TPP

Answer 11

Curriculum Control Authority (CCA).

Question 12

Explain the four categories of resources.

Answer 12

Facilities, funding, equipment, personnel

Question 13

Explain who makes the decision to initiating a TPP

Answer 13

Can come form CO or OIC of the training activity or from higher authority.

Question 14

Explain the contents of a TPP.

Answer 14

CCA TPP endorsement letter
Cover Page
Course Data
Justification
Safety risks and Hazardous materials
Curriculum development method
Resource requirements
Compensation
Milestones

Question 15

Explain the five step process to ORM

Answer 15

Identify hazard
Assess hazard
Make risk decision
Implement Control
Supervise

Question 16

Where do you find the policy and procedures for conducting high-risk training?

Answer 16

OPNAVINST 1500.75

Question 17

Where do you find the policy and procedures for ORM?

Answer 17

OPNAVINST 3500.39

Question 18

Discuss what types of courses are considered high-risk

Answer 18

Training that exposes trainees to potential risks of death, permanent disability or loss during training.

Question 19

Discuss the difference between voluntary and involuntary training.

Answer 19

Voluntary: voluntarily enrolled, has ability to DOR and return to original rating.
Involuntary: enrolled thru the accession training or follow-on specialty skills school.

Question 20

How often must an EAP be reviewed and how often must the plan be exercised?

Answer 20

Reviewed quarterly and full exercise completed annually.

Question 21

Discuss periodic requirements for safety stand-downs.

Answer 21

• One safety stand-down per year

- At CO discretion.

Question 22

Discuss Mishap Reporting as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 22

Reporting anything that happens to personnel or equipment

Question 23

Discuss Site Augment Plans as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 23

Plan for unique training situations for high-risk training.

Question 24

Discuss Special Course Indicator Code as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 24

Voluntary training labeled as “A” or “D”

Question 25

Discuss Core Unique Instructor Training as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 25

Prepare instructors to teach high risk course

Question 26

Discuss Instructor Screening Process as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 26

Screening and interview completed prior to receiving orders.

Question 27

Discuss Evaluation Process as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 27

Establishes evaluation of high-risk instructors on a periodic basis.

Question 28

Discuss Training Safety Officer as it pertains to high-risk training.

Answer 28

Ensures all aspects of safety for students and staff are followed and maintained. EAP drills/safety stand-downs.

Question 29

Discuss the importance of heat/cold stress monitoring, and control in a training environment.

Answer 29

Based upon prior conditions, activity level may be diminished, ensure sailors are prepared to participate in the activity and mitigate potential loss of life.