How should you handle outdated or obsolete PQS tasks?

• A. Publish new tasks without review
• B. Coordinate with the PQS manager to update or remove tasks and ensure current training aligns with policy
• C. Ignore and continue using old tasks
• D. Remove all tasks

Answer: (D)

Keeping PQS tasks current is essential because training must reflect the latest policies, procedures, and equipment. When tasks become outdated or obsolete, you involve the PQS manager to review them and decide whether to update or remove them. Coordinating ensures changes are approved, documented, and aligned with policy, so sailors are trained on current requirements and not on superseded tasks. Updating allows keeping relevant tasks functional, while removing obsolete ones prevents confusion and incorrect competencies. Publishing new tasks without review can spread inaccuracies; ignoring outdated tasks leaves the qualification system with outdated material; removing all tasks would eliminate the PQS framework. The right practice is to work with the PQS manager to update or remove outdated items, ensuring training stays current and policy-aligned.