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and recruiting zone (RZ) and 6-year obligor/nuclear field
(6YO/NF) recruiters, collects a zone tracking report from
each ZS, and submits a combined report to the EPO
monthly. The enlisted processing division supervisor
(EPDS) maintains tracking reports on the classifiers,
military entrance and processing station (MEPS) petty
officer (MLPO), and processors, and submits a copy to
the EPO monthly. The executive officer (XO) maintains
tracking reports on the lead tracking center supervisor
(LTCS) and submits them to the EPO monthly. The
EPO maintains tracking reports on the CR and EPDS,
collects the tracking reports, and makes sure they are
combined on a master tracking report and properly
posted in the district. NOTE: Tracking reports must be
on file by each person responsible for maintaining a
report. Copies of the original reports should be
forwarded to the EPO. Figure 2-4 illustrates the RQS
tracking system.
RQS TRAINING
RQS are hands-on training evolutions. Most of the
standards require demonstration of skills and knowledge.
Effective RQS training also should be accomplished by
demonstration. Individuals should not be qualified at the
same time as the training is conducted. Depending on
the module and the trainee, training may need to be
repeated or expounded on before individuals can show
they have mastered the qualification. Remember to
maintain the integrity of the system by requiring proven
proficiency before signing off a standard.
RECOMMENDATION FOR RQS
QUALIFICATION BOARD
Your signature as qualifier on the RQS sheet is your
personal certification that the individual is fully prepared
for final qualification before the RQS board. Careful
consideration should be given to the skill and knowledge
level of the individual before you sign the
recommendation. Poor performance at an RQS board
reflects just as badly on the supervisor as the individual
who was unprepared.
QUALIFICATION BOARD
Final qualification in an RQS module must be
certified by an RQS board.
Board Membership
Recruiting Qualification Standards–Enlisted
(RQS-ENL), COMNAVCRUITCOMINST 1136.2, lists
the convening
authority and board membership
requirements for each RQS position. Each board must be
comprised of RQS-qualified individuals or individuals
designated in writing by the COMNAVCRUITAREA or
CO, Navy Recruiting District (CO, NAVCRUITDIST).
Number Before the Board
Only one individual at a time may appear before the
board, except for recruiter boards, at which a maximum
of three recruiters may appear. The advantages of
individual boards are obvious. Recruiters can be more
effectively judged on their individual knowledge levels
when singularly boarded. Periods of high turnover
within a district may necessitate the multiple recruiter
boards. In these situations, care must be taken to fairly
distribute questions.
Conducting the Board
There is not a standard procedure for conducting
RQS boards; however, some general guidelines do
apply.
l Have a planned approach. The board should
have a plan of operation. It is up to the board chairman
to establish the procedures used to ask questions and test
knowledge.
l Use clear, concise questions. Effective
questioning techniques will enable members to better
test the knowledge of the candidate. Rambling questions
tend to confuse the individual being evaluated. Ask
questions that check conceptual understanding rather
than rote memory. Avoid trick questions.
l Use the RQS module. Stay with material from
the appropriate RQS module. Opinion-type questions
should be saved for another time. The RQS board is
conducted to certify that the individual has the
knowledge and skills listed in the RQS module.
l Demonstration. Candidates should demonstrate
skills such as sales interview, PDCing (developing
personal contacts), asking for referrals, and speaking
with educators. Role playing will often give a clearer
picture of the candidates’ skill level than question and
answer evaluation.
Preparing for RQS Boards
You should fully prepare your people for their RQS
boards. You may want to hold a practice board in the
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