List the primary basis for which OCCSTDS are used.

• A. They are the basis for implementing and supporting actions for manning, distribution, training, advancement.
• B. They determine environmental regulations.
• C. They regulate wage scales.
• D. They dictate ship maintenance schedules.

Answer: (A)

OCCSTDS establish the minimum skills, knowledge, and abilities expected for each Navy enlisted occupation, and that information is used to shape manpower, training, and advancement decisions. It provides the basis for determining how many personnel are needed in a given billet (manning) and how they should be assigned (distribution). It also drives training development by specifying the exact requirements sailors must meet, and it sets the criteria for advancement to higher paygrades or ratings. Because OCCSTDS focus on personnel readiness and career progression, they aren’t used to set environmental regulations, wage scales, or ship maintenance schedules.