ASSIGNMENT   1 Textbook    Assignment: “Dynamics   of   the   Personnelman   Rating,”   chapter   1,   pages 1-1   through   1-22. LEARNING    OBJECTIVE: Identify the functions of the PN rating. Identify  the  purpose  of  Personnel Support  Activity  Detachments (PSDS). 1-1. As  a  PN,  you  will  be  involved  in performing   which   of   the following     tasks? 1. Typing   and   writing   official letters   and   reports 2. Recordkeeping    and maintaining     enlisted     service records 3. Interviewing     and     counseling individuals 4. Each   of   the   above 1-2. Enlisted    service    records    provide which   of   the   following   informa- tion   about   the   service   member? 1. Reference   to   past accomplishments     and performance 2. Awards 3. Training accomplishments 4. Each   of   the   above 1-3. What   is   the   Navy’s   most   valuable asset? 1. Aircraft 2. Ships 3. Submarines 4. People 1-4. Providing    good    customer    service is   fundamental   to   your   rating and   is   the   most   important   step you  can  take  to  become  a  better PN. 1. True 2. False 1-5. Which   of   the   following   offices is    considered    the    administrative control   center   within   a   command? 1. Administrative 2. Captain’s 3. Personnel 4. Ship’s 1-6. Which   of   the   following   locations is   considered   the   one-stop service   center   that   retains   and maintains   the   pay   accounts   and service   records   for   all   shore commands   and   activities   within   a specific    geographical    area? 1. Administrative offices 2. PERSUPPDETs 3. PERSUPPACTs 4. Pass    liaison    office 1-7. All   PSDs   are   supported   by   what activity? 1. BUPERS 2. EPMAC 3. PERSUPPACT 4. Local    stations’ administrative     office THIS   SPACE   LEFT   BLANK   INTENTIONALLY. 1