200.1 BASIC BUILDING BLOCKS

In this section, the system and/or mission area is broken down into smaller, more comprehensible, functional systems as basic building blocks in the learning process. Each system/mission area is written to reflect specific warfare specialist requirements by identifying the equipment most relevant.

200.2 SYSTEMS AND SYSTEMS PARTS

For learning purposes each system/mission area is disassembled into two levels. Mission areas have systems and systems have parts. Do not expect to see every item that appears on a parts list to be in the PQS. Only those items that must be understood for operation are listed. Normally a number of very broad (overview) mission areas are disassembled into their systems or system parts with the big picture as the learning goal.

200.3 FORMAT

Each system/mission area is organized within the following format:

It lists the references to be used for study and asks you to explain the function of each system/mission area.
It asks for the static facts of what or where the system and system parts are in relation to the system/mission area.
It directs attention to the dynamics of how the system and system parts operate to make the system/mission area function.
It specifies the parameters that must be immediately recalled.
It requires study of the relationship between the system/mission area being studied and other systems/mission areas.

200.4 HOW TO COMPLETE

The systems/mission areas you must complete are listed in the Prerequisites section of each watchstation. When you have mastered one or more systems/mission areas, contact your Qualifier. The Qualifier will give you an oral examination on each system/mission area and, if satisfied you have sufficient knowledge of the system/mission area, will sign the appropriate system/mission area line items. You will be expected to demonstrate through oral or written examinations a thorough understanding of each system/mission area required for your watch station.