The instruction, Naval Meteorology andOceanography Command Training and Certification Program, NAVMETOCCOMINST 1500.2, sets forth policy, assigns responsibility, and establishes procedures for the training and certification of Naval Meteorology and Oceanography command personnel.

NAVMETOCCOMINST 1500.2 is applicable to all officer and enlisted personnel assigned to NAVMETOCCOM activities, Marine Corps weather service activities, the Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Reserve Program, and civilian personnel assigned to NAVMETOCCOM activities providing meteorological and oceanographic services to the fleet.

This instruction has the concurrence of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and the Commander, Naval Reserve Force.

Commanding officers, officers-in-charge, and chief petty officer/petty officer/staff noncommissioned officers-in-charge of all NAVMETOCCOM and Marine Corps weather service activities are responsible to perform the following:

. Increase the military and professional knowledge of their personnel by developing and implementing local training programs, obtain training media, and use the available pipeline and service schools.

. Designate a training officer/petty officer to assist the executive officer or officer-in-charge in the administration of a training program.

Establish a Planning Board for Training (PBFT). Establish and maintain both short- and long-range training programs.

Maintain current training folders for each enlisted member, and ensure prompt entries are made.

Conspicuously post and update Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) and training progress charts.

Ensure that general military training (GMT) is implemented.

Establish and maintain a PQS program in accordance with current instructions and directives.

Prepare job qualification requirements (JQRs) to augment PQS as necessary for site unique watchstation requirements,

Ensure and document certification for personnel who have completed JQRs and specified PQS requirements.

Provide leadership training incorporating NAVLEAD principles,

Budget for, and send personnel to pertinent training on a temporary assigned duty (TAD) basis.

Refer to NAVMETOCCOMINST 1500.2 for a detailed discussion of the requirements and command responsibilities of local training programs.