Who is primarily responsible for organizing and training the department on DC, PQS, and watches?

Who is primarily responsible for organizing and training the department on DC, PQS, and watches?

• A. Department Head
• B. DivO
• C. LCPO
• D. Sailor

Answer: (B)

Damage Control readiness and training in a division is led by the Division Officer. The Division Officer designs and oversees the division’s training plan for DC procedures, coordinates and tracks qualification progress through PQS, and ensures the right sailors are trained and assigned to the appropriate watches. This role is about organizing how the department learns and maintains proficiency in essential skills, not just performing tasks personally. The Department Head provides policy and oversight, while the Leading Chief Petty Officer handles day-to-day supervision and helps implement the training plan under the Division Officer’s direction. Sailors are the recipients, completing PQS and earning the qualifications needed to stand watches.

Damage Control readiness and training in a division is led by the Division Officer. The Division Officer designs and oversees the division’s training plan for DC procedures, coordinates and tracks qualification progress through PQS, and ensures the right sailors are trained and assigned to the appropriate watches. This role is about organizing how the department learns and maintains proficiency in essential skills, not just performing tasks personally. The Department Head provides policy and oversight, while the Leading Chief Petty Officer handles day-to-day supervision and helps implement the training plan under the Division Officer’s direction. Sailors are the recipients, completing PQS and earning the qualifications needed to stand watches.